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Overview:

Our photographic world is dynamic and changing almost by the minute.  In a world where everyone’s a photographer and photography is so ubiquitous, the potential for utilizing photography in innovative ways is daunting, exciting and unlimited.

At PhotoWings, we explore creative and thoughtful ways to incorporate photography across disciplines, cultures and generations to further deep thinking and communication.  Our content is designed to educate photographers and that the ideas and inherent skills used by photographers can help build 21st century skills and encourage social emotional learning (SEL).

We’ve had success finding like-minded partners to help further our mission and invite you to join us.  We’ve purposely made our FLASH grants “up to “ $1000 and “up to” $5000. Winners will receive funding on a sliding scale based on the simplicity/complexity of the project and how the project will be documented. We are open to proposals on any scale—from a one-off idea to a full-blown project.  Successful applicants will show their idea has the potential to impact many people and create ripples.They will also agree to create a toolkit/curriculum so that others might benefit.  The ideais to not only make an impact, but to create something that can be replicated, adapted or serve as inspiration for new projects.

Two FLASH grant categories:

Project Proposal Criteria

Diverse Engagement:
Plan to engage stakeholders from a broad range of disciplines.   Projects can include photography, psychology, sociology, art, design, English, theater, music, communications, journalism, engineering, international relations, community engagement or other disciplines. We value out-of-the-box thinking.

Incorporates Photographic Thinking Values:
Going beyond photography as fine art, the project should embody and explore some of the skills utilized by photographers to tell powerful stories and share big ideas: visual literacy, empathy, communication, earning trust, ethics, resilience, critical thinking, perspective, context, photographic preservation and legacy.

Permissions:

You give PhotoWings permission to use your project and materials for educational purposes, including sharing projects through social media.  To do so you must own your project photos or obtain the written permission from the owner to use photographs that do not belong to you.  We encourage you to use original work when creating your project.

Being awarded a Flash Grant does not obligate PhotoWings to use or highlight your work.

F.A.Q.

How much funding can I apply for, and what will the FLASH grant fund?

PhotoWings will offer applicants the opportunity to receive grants (up to $5,000 for exceptional projects) through an online application process. If multiple strong applications are received then more than one grant may be offered.

Funding can be used to purchase materials necessary for the success of the PhotoWings Flash Grant project, such as supplies, room rentals, technology needs, live-streaming equipment, printing, photo booth construction and display costs. The selection committee values evidence of creative efforts to leverage existing or in-kind resources as appropriate.

What will not be funded with a FLASH grant?

Grants will not be given to support personal projects. Funding cannot be used for travel expenses, equipment purchases, (small exceptions may be may be considered on a case-by case basis for the purchase of throw away cameras, etc.), exhibit frames/shipping or alcohol.

What’s involved in the application process?

As part of your online application, you will be asked to submit a proposal and a budget detailing intended use of the grant funds.

The amount of funding allocated will be based on the proposed budget and alignment with the grant criteria. The selection committee will review completed applications and may ask for clarifications from applicants.

A mid-term and final report will be due at the end of the grant period for projects in the second grant category, as well as a report confirming how grant funds have been spent.

You must confirm that you own or have permission to use all photographs involved in your project.

You will be required to prepare an educational toolkit/curriculum that can be used by others for project replication, adaptation or inspiration.

How should I envision the scope of my project? For how many people? For how long?

The size of the event or project, how long it lasts, and how many people participate is up to the applicant.

For any additional information please contact us

info@photowings.org