# Photos and illustrations

The impact of Grants.gov's purposeful investments comes alive in our compelling photo library.

Each image paints a vivid picture of how Grants.gov is successfully empowering individuals and organizations across the world and delivering real-world results. The photos highlight the multifaceted nature of the grants ecosystem – from students pursuing innovative research, to community initiatives tackling the lack of clean water, to organizations improving outcomes for seniors. Photos are organized around the following categories:

* Agriculture
* Arts
* Business
* Community
* Family
* HHS Grants Team
* Infrastructure
* Justice
* Nature
* Portraits
* School
* Science & Technology

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## Color & Photography

When choosing a photo, look for things in the image that closely match a color in our palette. This will be the most harmonious way of situating a photo in our brand identity. Make sure there’s enough contrast between the image and background color.

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## Additional Don’ts

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