Grant for Photographers

Viewbook is offering a photographer, group of photographers, or visual artist(s) a cash grant to a maximum of $5000 to cover a maximum of 50% of their project costs. Photographic projects of any size or form may be proposed. The project can be at any stage, it may be a project in planning, a project in progress, or a project in a publishing phase. We are looking to support:

• In-depth, thoughtful visual stories.
• Photography projects that demonstrate innovative ideas and novel ways of publishing and sharing photography.
• Involvement with a community, wider participation, or a network effect.
• Local photographers who are looking to gain visibility for their projects on a global stage.
• Projects that focus on, or have a direct relationship with, the theme ‘transformations in photography’.

Applications
Photographers may apply by submitting a written proposal in English including the following:

• a written proposal (summary, motivation, plan of approach);
• a resume (including 2 references);
• a budget (the Viewbook grant is for a maximum of $5,000, to cover a maximum of 50% of the project costs);
• Visual examples of ongoing and previous related projects (no more than 15 images) and/or a maximum of 10 minutes of video material.

If a submission is approved, the recipient will have 12 months to complete the proposed project. During the project period, the recipient will be given the opportunity of receiving online feedback and guidance from one or more experts provided by Viewbook. The winning application will be announced by 1 March 2017.