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Working Assumptions Project Grants

Working Assumptions' grants are intended to support projects that inspire audiences to think anew about the relationship between photography and family, in the most expansive and inventive ways possible.

Working Assumptions   /   Deadline: 05/15/24

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A new initiative designed to support artists, writers, educators, social workers, therapists, and creatives in thinking anew about the relationship between photography and family, in the most expansive and inventive ways possible. At Working Assumptions, we believe that photography, and/or the exploration of it, can play a pivotal role in illuminating the complexities of family life today and fostering compassion for the experiences of others. As part of our mission, we support projects that spur reflection and dialogue around family, care systems, and kinship.

We are offering grants to support projects that inspire audiences and/or participants to look at family in meaningfully new ways through photography. 
* 6 grants annually
* $10,000 per grant
* 8-month grant period; September 15 to May 15
* Unrestricted funding for complete creative freedom

Projects may range from photography series and book projects to public art projects, mental health programs, long-form journalism, curriculum, performances, digital projects, scholarly publications, and more. We encourage proposals that address underrepresented family arrangements, care work, memory, identity formation, and other related topics.

Location

National

Fees

no fee

Eligibility

This opportunity is for individual artists and/or collaborations, researchers, academics, journalists, educators, therapists, social workers, and creatives across disciplines with a focus on photography and family. 
* Experience: Applicants should have a prior track record of exploring themes around family
* Residency: Must be a resident or citizen of the United States, have a U.S. tax ID number, and have a U.S. bank account
* Age: Must be at least 18 years old
* Eligibility: Applicants cannot have been employees, grant recipients, or vendors within the last two years.

Requirements

This opportunity is for individual artists and/or collaborations, researchers, academics, journalists, educators, therapists, social workers, and creatives across disciplines with a focus on photography and family.

Experience: Applicants should have a prior track record of exploring themes around family

Residency: Must be a resident or citizen of the United States, have a U.S. tax ID number, and have a U.S. bank account

Age: Must be at least 18 years old

Eligibility: Applicants cannot have been employees, grant recipients, or vendors within the last two years.

Awards

Six, $10,000 grants.

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals are evaluated based on their innovation, relevance to our mission, potential impact, and the applicant's ability to execute the project. We also consider how the project will contribute to broader conversations about family.

Contact Information

Working Assumptions
1700 Shattuck Avenue, #25
Berkeley, CA 94709

P: 510-704-9734
W: https://www.workingassumptions.org/grants
E: hello@workingassumptions.org