Want to be part of this terrific sports photography community? Apply in spring 2024 for a DPPF grant and optional membership!
Focused Support for Sports Photographers
The DPPF is the only nonprofit organization dedicated to providing career development opportunities to emerging sports photographers. Founded in 2019 in memory of the late photojournalist Doug Pensinger, the DPPF provides support in the form of grants, mentorships, and opportunities to build community and make connections with other photographers.
2023 grant recipients have been selected!
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2023 Highlights: DPPF Kicks off New Programming, Issues $40K in New Grants
Thanks to our generous contributors and the goodwill and expertise of the professionals on our Boards, the DPPF has made a difference in the lives of many talented emerging photographers! 2023 saw strengthening of existing programs and establishment of new...

Congratulations to the 2023 Grant Recipients!
The DPPF is proud to announce its 2023 group of grant and mentorship recipients! These seven emerging professional sports photographers represent the top candidates from a competitive field of entrants from 48 countries. They were chosen by a panel of seven judges...
The Doug Pensinger Photography Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization. A copy of the DPPF’s publicly-available 990 Form is available upon request.
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