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W. Eugene Smith Grant 2026

W. Eugene Smith Memorial Fund

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US$30,000 grant plus two US$10,000 finalist grants
Deadline
12 October 202611 days left
Open to
Worldwide

The W. Eugene Smith Grant in Humanistic Photography: a US$30,000 grant plus two US$10,000 finalist grants for a documentary photography project. Open to photographers worldwide aged 18 and over; professional status is not required, and international applications are explicitly encouraged. Applications 1 July–12 October 2026.

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About W. Eugene Smith Memorial Fund

A foundation that awards the annual W. Eugene Smith Grant in Humanistic Photography to documentary photographers worldwide.

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