Vital Impacts Environmental Photography Mentorship Program
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
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- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Other requirements
- International.
- Past mentees have come from diverse locations including USA, Iran, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Mexico, Australia, Tanzania, Poland, Botswana, Peru, Canada, Kenya, Greece, Nigeria, Argentina, South Africa, Brazil, India, and Egypt.
- Emerging and established photographers interested in environmental storytelling
- Experience Level: Photographers at various career stages
Overview
Vital Impacts Environmental Photography Mentorship Program
Funder: Vital Impacts (MT, US)
Website: vitalimpacts.org
Purpose
Provide intensive mentorship and guidance to emerging photographers to develop their photographic projects and skills in environmental storytelling. Mentees are paired with either an editor or a leading environmental photographer over a 12-month period.- Number of Mentees: 10 emerging photographers selected annually (plus 50 additional applicants in first year for mentorship-only track)
- Duration: 12 months
- Mentorship Format: One-on-one pairing with either: - An established editor, or - A leading environmental photographer
Award Structure
- Personalized guidance from industry professionals
- Participation in Vital Impacts monthly lecture series
- Networking with photographers, editors, and scientists globally
- Professional development in documentary photography
- Access to learning opportunities and inspirational talks
Mentorship Benefits
Geographic Scope
International. Past mentees have come from diverse locations including USA, Iran, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Mexico, Australia, Tanzania, Poland, Botswana, Peru, Canada, Kenya, Greece, Nigeria, Argentina, South Africa, Brazil, India, and Egypt.- Who Can Apply: Emerging and established photographers interested in environmental storytelling
- Experience Level: Photographers at various career stages
- Global: Open to photographers worldwide
Eligibility
- All Applicants Welcome: Every applicant invited to participate in monthly mentorship speaker series regardless of grant/mentorship selection
- Community Building: Focus on fostering community, sparking creativity, and inspiring positive change
Application & Selection
- Format: Monthly online mentorship talks
- Content: Compelling talks featuring original thinkers, bold ideas, and environmental storytellers
- Focus: Brings to life the biodiversity crisis and programs working toward sustainable futures
- Participation: All applicants and mentees invited to attend
Speaker Series
Contact Information
Email: hello@vitalimpacts.orgWhat Vital Impacts actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2024
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- 1
- Total given
- $73K
- Median grant
- $73K
- By dollars: District of Columbia 100%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC.
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