W. Eugene Smith Grant
Offered by W Eugene Smith Memorial Fund Inc · New York, NY
About this opportunity
The W. Eugene Smith Grant is designed to encourage and support visual storytellers whose photographic work renews the tradition of W. Eugene Smith's dedicated compassion. Special consideration will be given to work that promotes social change, embraces new technologies and image distribution, and seeks to integrate the tradition of photography and social change with contemporary practice. The grant supports photographers working on major photographic essays addressing issues of social change, humanitarian concern, armed conflict, or other topics of interpersonal, psychological, cultural, social, environmental, scientific, medical and/or political significance.
How to apply
Applications are handled on the funder's own website. Review the full guidelines and apply here: app.picter.com/contests. Confirm the deadline and eligibility directly with W Eugene Smith Memorial Fund Inc before applying.
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- What is the deadline for W. Eugene Smith Grant?
- The application deadline is October 12, 2026. Deadlines can change — always confirm directly with W Eugene Smith Memorial Fund Inc before applying.
- How much funding is available?
- The award range is $30K – $30K.
- Where do I apply?
- Applications are submitted through W Eugene Smith Memorial Fund Inc's own website or process — see the "How to apply" section above.