research
The three databases listed below were created by and are maintained by me. You won't find them anywhere else.
I provide them as a free service to help photographers, scholars, and students in their work.
The Guggenheim and MacArthur Fellowships
The Guggeheim Foundation and the MacArthur Foundation provide two of the most significant funding awards for photographers. This database lists all of the photography fellowships awarded by the foundations.
NEA Photography Grants
1968-2016
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has been a major supporter of photography since 1968. This database lists most of the grants, fellowships, and other support given to scholars, photographers, organizations, and museums during this time.
Photo Funds
Database
The Photo Funds Database is a free, searchable online resource for anyone seeking funding for their projects, research or organization. See where photographers you know are getting their funding, and find out who has been funding projects that are similar to your work.
In addition to these databases, here are some online resources that may help photographers who are looking for funding for their books and projects.
GRANTS
If you want to apply for grants, a good place to start is my Photo Funds Database. You can browse recent grants or search for foundations, photographers or other funding sources.
In addition, there are several websites that maintain lists of foundations and other places to consider. Here are a few of the best sites that I know:
Center (Santa Fe): Grant Opportunities
David Campbell - Photography Grants
Fotografia: International Photography Grants, Funds and Fellowships
Getty Grants Supporting Photography
The Luminous Endowment for Photographers
PhotoShelter: 22 Organizations That Want to Fund Your Photo Project
CROWDFUNDING
Check out these helpful articles that are full of insights, tips and information about how to succeed at crowdfunding.
How Chris Buck Raised $56,000 on Kickstarter
Analysis of 170,000 Kickstarter Campaigns Reveals 3 Fundamentals of a Crowdfunding Success
Five Lessons from the Top 500 Kickstarter Photography Campaigns
ASSISTANCE
Here are some helpful resources to help you think about how to find funding for your work.
Secrets of Successful Grantwriting: Mary F. Calvert
Photo District News: Photography Grants & Funding
Advice on Funding Your Photo Project
Mary Virginia Swanson, On Making and Marketing Art
The Perfect Portfolio: Tips from Editors and Buyers
