Fund Your Work: Manuel Ortiz Foundation Seeking Projects for $5,000 Documentary Grant

December 2, 2015 Marco | Editor

© Manuel Rivera-Ortiz Foundation/photo by Pablo Ernesto Piovano

The Manuel Rivera-Ortiz Foundation for Documentary Photography & Film is accepting proposals for their $5,000 grants for a documentary photo project and a short documentary film. The deadline to enter is March 31, 2016.

The Foundation awards one $5,000 grant to a photo project concerning pressing social issues “such as health, poverty, oppression, war, famine, religious/political persecution and similar topics.” Photographers can apply for support for either new or continuing projects by submitting a 15-image portfolio, written proposal, CV and other supporting documents. The 12 shortlisted portfolios will be displayed during the …read more

Via: PDN Pulse

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