As editorial outlets struggle and avenues for publication change, raising funds to work on long-term photography projects can be daunting. Here’s one resource that has helped more than 100 photographers complete their world-changing projects:
I serve on the board of Blue Earth Alliance, and our next deadline for photography project applications is TOMORROW, July 20.
Blue Earth Alliance offers fiscal sponsorship to documentary projects that align with our mission. As a non-profit organization with 501(c)3 status, Blue Earth Alliance is eligible to receive grants and tax-deductible contributions from private foundations, individuals, or other entities. We extend that exempt status to accepted project photographers allowing them to seek such grants and tax deductible donations. We do not provide direct funding or grants to projects.
Blue Earth Alliance sponsors documentary projects that educate the public about critical environmental and social issues. We are primarily interested in work that is educational and informational in nature and will consider proposals of any geographic scope involving the photographic and motion picture mediums. Our standard contract sponsors the project for two years. We are particularly interested in under-represented stories and voices.
Please apply, and/or hit me up with questions!
— Tom