Deadline: 6 January 2025
Highlighted by weekly critiques and commentary offered by renowned documentary photographers and journalists, the Reinke and Tim Dillon Grants for Visual Storytelling provides a unique one-of-a-kind opportunity for the next generation of storytellers to expand their skills and develop the tools to sustain a career in journalism and documentary photography.
Each student is provided ZERO-COST housing for a 12-week intensive documentary opportunity to participate in the annual Boyd’s Station Project 306.36 visual documentary program to photograph and write about the people and culture of Harrison County, Kentucky.
Funding Information
- The grant recipients will receive an overall $3,000 grant paid equally over the three-month grant period to pay for food, and living expenses. They will also be reimbursed for the cost of fuel while reporting from Harrison County.
- The Reinke and Dillon Grant for Visual Storytelling recipient receives free rent for the grant period and working space at the Boyd’s Station Gallery in downtown Cynthiana.
- Grant recipients are responsible for bringing their own car to Boyd’s Station and their own computer to work on and any personal photo gear they wish to bring. They are also responsible for their own meals.
- Transportation cost to Harrison County is the responsibility of the grant recipient.
- Project 306.36 will run for 12 consecutive weeks somewhere between May to August 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must be college juniors, seniors or graduate students. Recent graduates working to further a career in visual storytelling are encouraged to apply as well.
- They must be 21 years of age or older during the time of the grant period – they can be 20 when they apply but must be 21 by the time the grant begins.
- Previous newspaper journalism internships and/or experience as a journalist on a college newspaper are preferred, but not mandatory.
- Most importantly, candidates must be committed to a career in journalism.
- All Reinke and Dillon Grant for Visual Storytelling recipients will absolutely adhere to the standards and ethics outlined by the National Press Photographers Association.
Application Requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Acute attention to detail.
- The ability to work independently are most important.
- Familiarity with digital photography and file types is a must.
- Experience with social media tools and social publishing is expected as well as knowledge of Photoshop, Photo Mechanic, and Photoshelter.com will be a major plus.
- If you are selected for the Tim Dillon Grant for Visual Storytelling or the Reinke Grant for Visual Storytelling, you will need the following:
- A car, and a valid driver’s license and insurance.
- A personal computer.
- Personal photography gear.
- Clothes and shoes that work on a farm.
- A good pair of hiking/work boots is highly recommended.
- Health insurance is recommended.
For more information, visit Boyd’s Station.
