COLORADO CONSERVATION

VISUAL STORYTELLING GRANT

Photography is one of the most powerful tools of conservation. Images instantly connect community members and legislators to landscapes and wildlife, helping conservation organizations communicate the vital importance of their work. In many cases, compelling visuals can make all the difference in garnering public and civic support for protecting open space, wildlife and other natural resources.

However, elevating conservation efforts with professional photography is often not possible for many smaller organizations, leaving them without this powerful tool.

To strengthen visual storytelling across Colorado’s conservation sector, photographer Todd Winslow Pierce, in partnership with Gates Family Foundation, has created a pilot photo grant program for a select number of nonprofit organizations leading critical conservation projects in Colorado.

Founded in 1946, the Gates Family Foundation works with partners across sectors to advance a more equitable, resilient, and sustainable Colorado by conserving the state’s landscapes, waterways, and agricultural communities so both people and nature can thrive. For more information, visit GatesFamilyFoundation.org

Todd Winslow Pierce is a professional conservation photographer and founder of Eagle Valley Wild, a non-profit enterprise that provides professional photographic services to conservation organizations and initiatives in Eagle County, Colorado. For more information, click on the navigation above or visit ToddWinslowPierce.com.