Where Love is Illegal Fellowship

THERE IS NO FEE TO APPLY FOR THIS FUNDING OPPORTUNITY DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 14 February 2022 GRANTS AVAILABLE: 5000USD, 2500USD, 2500USD DEADLINE FOR PRODUCTION OF WORK: 24 April 2022

Where Love Is Illegal shares LGBTQI+ stories of discrimination and survival from around the world. We created Where Love Is Illegal because we believe that stories have the power to break down the barriers that divide communities.

When stories are shared, who controls the narrative matters. The stories of marginalized communities are often told by outsiders, rarely by people with similar lived experiences. The Where Love Is Illegal Fellowship is designed to support LGBTQI+ identifying photographers to contribute to the narratives that define queer communities. These awards will allow fellows to create original photographic work and record testimonies about the queer experience.

The successful applicants will demonstrate an original vision and a strong understanding of the importance of personal narratives.

Three grants will be awarded to three fellows. One 5000USD grant and two 2500USD grants.

The grants are intended to be used to produce new work (or support the continuation of an existing project). Witness Change (the not-for-profit organization behind Where Love Is Illegal) will work with partners and on social media to ensure the work reaches audiences around the world.

The work created during the Fellowship must include personal testimonies from those featured in the photographs. The Fellowship is restricted to work produced in Africa, Europe, or the Middle East, but photographers can apply from anywhere in the world. Preference will be given to those who have a connection to the area where the photography will take place.