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Project Launch Grant
The Project Launch Grant supports a complete or nearly completed documentary or fine art series. The $5,000 grant package includes professional development and public presentation opportunities.
PROJECT ADVANCEMENT PACKAGE
• $5,000 USD
• Winners Exhibition at CENTER
• Review Santa Fe participation
• Public Project Presentation
• Publication in LENSCRATCH
• Professional Development Seminars access
• Inclusion in CENTER’s annual printed Program Guide
• Inclusion in the CENTER Winners Gallery & Archive
We are adding to our database and archive of lens-based work from the last 30 years and invite you to contribute. All applicant’s work will remain in the CENTER archive, regardless of award status.
2025 Juror
Keith Jenkins – Vice President, Visuals and Music Strategy, NPR
Keith W. Jenkins, Vice President of Visuals and Music Strategy, has been a manager and strategist specializing in digital storytelling for most of his career. He has worked in both traditional and digital organizations, helping them understand their audiences, create delivery platforms, refine their content, and produce high-impact and award-winning journalism.
Jenkins' teams have earned Pulitzer, Emmy, Peabody, Murrow, World Press, and Webby awards for The Washington Post, NPR, and National Geographic. Jenkins first came to NPR from The Washington Post in 2008 and spent five years setting up the multimedia department before heading to National Geographic in 2013. Jenkins returned to NPR as Director of Visual Journalism in 2017. He most recently served as NPR's Director of Digital Content.
Supporters
Thank you to our Award and Grant package, publication, and exhibition supporters.
