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Aperture Portfolio Prize 2026

Submissions for the Aperture Portfolio Prize 2026 are open until January 10, 2026, 06:59. The competition celebrates its twentieth anniversary and continues to highlight new trends in photography, giving recognition to authors whose work deserves greater attention.

Grants

Aperture Portfolio Prize 2026

Submissions for the Aperture Portfolio Prize 2026 are open until January 10, 2026, 06:59. The competition celebrates its twentieth anniversary and continues to highlight new trends in photography, giving recognition to authors whose work deserves greater attention.

Grants

Rotterdam Photo 2026: Echoes of Silence – War in the Artist's Soul

The deadline for submissions to the Rotterdam Photo 2026 competition is January 6, 2026, at 00:59. This year’s edition is dedicated to the inner experience of war and its echoes within the artistic consciousness. The theme — *Echoes of Silence – War in the Artist's Soul* — invites authors to reflect on war not only as an event, but as a profound, often silent process that leaves a lasting mark on a person.

Grants

World Press Photo Contest 2026

The submission period for one of the most influential competitions in photojournalism and documentary photography — the World Press Photo Contest 2026 — closes on January 17, 2026, at 14:00.

Grants

August opportunities

Intensive for Ukrainian photographers under the age of 35 who work on long-term projects about life during the war. Work in a small group (up to 8 participants), focus — storytelling, developing your own idea, pitching. After the offline workshop, there are four online mentoring sessions.

Grants and Opportunities

Check out our list of grants and apply for funding to support your photography projects.

Deadline

31.7.2025

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July opportunities

The American Photographers Association (APA) has announced the acceptance of works for the annual APA Awards 2025. The competition is open to photographers from all over the world — from beginners to experienced professionals. This year, the judges will select 46 winners in 15 categories, as well as present the main award — Best of Show. All noted works will be published in the annual print edition of the APA Awards.

Deadline

30.6.2025

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June opportunities

An international mobile photography competition for anyone who shoots on a phone or tablet. The prize fund is up to $5000, the main prize from Türk Telekom is $2000.

Deadline

31.5.2025

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Opportunities in May 2025

Deloitte's Photo Grant 2025 is an international photo competition for emerging and professional photographers under the age of 35, organized by Deloitte Italia in collaboration with Fondazione Deloitte and Black Camera.

Deadline

30.4.2025

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Opportunities in April

The Leica Society International (LSI) has announced a call for applications for the third annual Women in Photography Grant. This is a great opportunity for photographers to complete their own project!

Deadline

31.3.2025

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March opportunities

Rotterdam Photo 2025: Single Image Open Call — це конкурс, відкритий для професійних та аматорських фотографів з усього світу, які досягли 16-річного віку на момент подання заявки.

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