Magnum Foundation expands creativity and diversity in documentary photography, activating ideas and communities through the innovative use of images. Through grant-making, mentoring, and creative collaborations, we partner with socially engaged image-makers experimenting with new models for visual storytelling. Some of our current initiatives include:
Magnum Foundation Fund
Grants to support experimental projects engaging social issues
On Religion: Photography
in Collaboration
Grants and project development support for collaborative teams
Publications
Books that expand the form and contribute new ideas to the field
Magnum Foundation
Fellowship
Work with the MF team while developing a NYC-based photo project
Photography & Social Justice
Educational fellowship for emerging practitioners

Arab Documentary
Photography Program
Mentorship and workshops for photographers in the Arab region

Special Projects
Public interventions, exhibitions, and community-based initiatives
Inge Morath Award
Given annually to a female documentary photographer under 30 years of age
Photography Expanded
Labs and programming that foster experimental new models in the field
Archives and Research
Archive and research support related to histories of documentary photography
What Works
A group project exploring local solutions to intolerance around the world
ChinaFile/Abigail
Cohen Fellowship
Project support for work addressing social issues impacting China