2022 Sports Photography Gathering
Want to be part of this terrific sports photography community? Apply now for a 2023 grant (and optional mentorship).
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 applications are being processed.
Winners will be announced on July 1.
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Meet the 2023-2024 Mentors
Three of our 2023 grant recipients will also receive year-long mentorships with members of the DPPF’s Advisory Board. This year’s mentorships will begin in October, and our 2023-2024 mentors are Ariele Goldman Hecht, Christian Petersen, and Marcio J. Sanchez. Grantees...
2023 Grant Applications Are Open!
The DPPF plans to award $5,000 grants to seven emerging professional photographers in 2023. Our entry portal is open now through May 1, 2023. Start here! Curious about what we're looking for? Check out the 2022 Grant Winners and click through to their portfolio...
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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