The PICHA grant is a three tier grant that provides funding for contributors. In the grant process, contributors are required to pitch their concepts based on the year’s themes (or categories) and if selected, submit a minimum of 50 images to the PICHA Library in line with their pitch concept. Usually the fundamental theme will be speaking to diversity and inclusion, with categories varying based on selected concepts.
Eligibility Criteria
The PICHA Grant program is open to photographers of all levels interested in challenging stereotypes and changing the visual narrative of Black people and communities around the world. The basic criteria include:
- Must be a PICHA contributor
- Must have at least 150 images on their PICHA account
- Must have a recent image or video upload with 90% of the images approved
- If selected, must be willing and able to submit a minimum of 50 images to the PICHA library in line with the pitch submitted
Based on the categories and selected for the year, additional criteria may be added.
Prize Categories
The winning concept is spread over three major categories, which vary each year.
- First grant of $1000
- Second grant of $1000 for special themes (Eg. Female photographers only)
- Third grant of $500
Timelines
PICHA Grant usually opens in the month of July. Submissions are received over three weeks within July and shortlisted presentations made in the month of August. The entire process takes two months before final winners are announced.
All projects/pitches submitted must be in line with PICHA’s mission of providing diverse and inclusive content in the specified themes. To be considered you must complete the PICHA grants application form. You may download our stock photography guideline and release forms template in our Resources page.
In the case where an applicant would like to supplement their application with a pdf, video or portfolio, additional content can be sent to [email protected].
About PICHA
PICHA is a stock photo platform with the mission to provide curated visuals that include African Americans, Africans, and generally the larger African diaspora.
PICHA believes that original stories can change perceptions and we are here to do just that; to bring the voices, faces, and stories of modern Afro and Black communities to the world and the brands we serve.
While we tell stories about black communities through visuals, images come from contributors who are from diverse Afrocentric communities in Africa, the US, Europe and Brazil.
We also support our contributing photographers with 50% of all commissions go directly back to the contributor.
