National Press Photographers Foundation

The National Press Photographers Foundation Inc. (NPPF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is charged with advancing photojournalism through education and awarding scholarships and fellowships to deserving individuals who have demonstrated ability or promise in the field of visual journalism. NPPF supports the work of photojournalists who play a critical role in the free flow of visual information in a healthy democracy.

Alan Hagman Photojournalism Grant

The $6,000 Alan Hagman Photojournalism grant is named for the late Los Angeles Times photo editor who served as a mentor and championed the work of photojournalists throughout his career. The annual grant helps to facilitate projects ranging from human rights to environmental issues.  A creative approach to important stories that might otherwise go untold is highly valued. The grant is supported by donations from the Hagman family and Alan's friends and colleagues.

What recipients receive

• The recipient will receive $6,000 to complete a project

• NPPF will provide a coordinator to check in with

How to enter

Candidates applying for the Alan Hagman Grant should ensure their application contains the following information:

• Your name, date of birth, permanent address, personal email address, personal mobile phone number

• A concise bio highlighting your experience, your commitment to completing a project of consequence.

• CV including 2-3 professional references with names, email address and phone number.

• Project title

• A project description/summary of less than 2500 characters including spaces

• Project proposal of less than 4000 characters including spaces explaining what project you plan to undertake including a brief timeline including how you expect to use the grant.

• A body of work up to 24 images for still only applications or 2-3 videos of less than 10 minutes each for video applications.

Example entries include:

A) 2 stories of 12 or less images each

B) 1 story of 12 or less images, and 1 video of less than 10 minutes

C) 2-3 video stories of less than 10 minutes each

• Digital images should be .JPG and 3000px on the long side. IPTC fields are required:

  • Caption

  § DO NOT PUT PHOTOGRAPHER NAME IN CAPTION

  § For stories you must include a short story description in the first image

  • City/ State

  • Date image was made

  • Creator/ photographer

  • Copyright