This grant funds experienced video photojournalists or students to attend the NPPA Advanced Storytelling Workshop, enhancing their visual storytelling skills through mentorship and professional training.
Funder: National Press Photographers Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Applications close / Final submission deadline for TV Awards including Advanced StoryTelling Workshop Hutchinson/Wheeler)
Funding Amounts: $2,000 one-time award to cover workshop registration and related expenses
Summary: Supports photojournalists needing financial assistance to attend the NPPA Advanced Storytelling Workshop to enhance their storytelling skills.
The Hutchison/Wheeler Advanced Storytelling Award provides $2,000 to support photojournalists seeking to attend the NPPA Advanced Storytelling Workshop. This award is intended for experienced video photojournalists or accomplished students who would otherwise be unable to afford participation. The workshop is designed to foster new perspectives, confidence, and advanced storytelling abilities through mentorship and professional interaction, ultimately empowering recipients to make a greater impact through their work.