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Grant
W. Eugene Smith Grant 2026
Grant opportunity. Deadline: 2026-10-13
- Type
- Grant
- Organizer
- PhMuseum
- Deadline
- 13 October 2026
- Where
- United States
- Compensation
- $30,000 + two $10,000 finalist grants
- Disciplines
- documentary photography, photojournalism
About this opportunity
The W. Eugene Smith Grant awards $30,000 and two $10,000 finalist grants to visual storytellers whose documentary photography and photojournalism projects focus on social change and the human condition. The grant supports long-form projects rooted in humanistic photo essays, with special consideration for work addressing social, political, environmental, and cultural issues. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and cannot submit AI-generated imagery.
Who can apply
- Applicants must submit a biography, a project description, a detailed project proposal, and up to 40 images.
- Students are not eligible.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old.