ELIGIBILITY:

Requirements include but are not limited to:

A fellowship statement that describes how visuals in general, and your work specifically, engage audiences and have a long-term impact. 200 words

A description of the proposed work. 250 words.

A description of how your distribution, engagement and/or impact plan differs from what is happening industry wide now and that identifies your target audience. 250 words.

A plan to gather impact feedback. 100 words

A timeline for the work which can extend beyond the grant period. (This can be broad or specific)

A budget estimate for the proposed work. This budget can exceed the award amount but please note where CatchLight funds would be used

Three topic ideas for sharing learning with the CatchLight community

10-20 images which, if awarded, CatchLight has the rights to use in promotional materials.

Three professional references. Contact information must include email and phone number.

A short bio

A copy of your curriculum vitae.

If awarded CatchLight requires:

CatchLight mentioned as a funder in all relevant project-related materials in perpetuity

CatchLight credited in conjunction with the impact/engagement work in perpetuity

BENEFIT:

$30,000 award

Potential access to additional future funding through the CatchLight Impact Fund

Paid travel and accommodations for the 2025 CatchLight Visual Storytelling Summit in San Francisco.

Personal development opportunities, including executive coaching

Impact strategy and networking support from CatchLight staff and our extended network.

A community of like-minded Fellows and industry professionals with opportunities for mentorship, education and speaking engagements.