The Bob & Diane Fund Opens 2025 Visual Storytelling Grant for Stories of Alzheimer’s and Dementia
gina martin
Sep 13, 2025
Grant Details:
- Award Amount: $5,000 USD
- Submission Period: opens August 1, 2025, and closes September 21, 2025
- Notification: Winner to be announced in November 2025, in time for National Caregivers Month
Who Should Apply:
The Fund supports still photographers working on projects about Alzheimer’s or dementia that require assistance to complete, publish, or exhibit. Submissions might include personal narratives of loss or broader explorations of the growing medical and social crisis. Previous applicants are welcome to reapply, with encouragement to refine their proposals.
Submission Requirements:
Applicants must submit:
- A 250–500-word project essay (in English) describing the work, its importance to the artist, and how the grant will help bring it to fruition.
- A set of 15–25 JPEG images (RGB, 72 dpi, ~3,000 pixels on the long side, each captioned — without photographer credit).
- A bio or CV (PDF, max 2 pages), including name, email, location, and phone number.
All materials should be zipped and uploaded via the Fund’s designated Dropbox folder
Why It Matters:
Gina Martin created the Fund to elevate visual narratives about Alzheimer’s, recognizing how imagery can foster empathy, awareness, and advocacy. As she says, “Our goal is to bring visual understanding and dialogue to a disease that has been in the shadows for far too long.”
Over the past decade, the Bob & Diane Fund has awarded impactful storytelling grants, shining light on the profound human experience of dementia — both for individuals and caregivers.
For more information and to apply, visit the Bob & Diane Fund website or contact bobanddianefund@gmail.com
The Bob and Diane FundAn annual grant for visual storytellers—photographers, video producers, multimedia artists—about Alzheimer's and dementia.
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