Overview
An international three-person jury selects one grant recipient and two finalists from ongoing documentary projects grounded in humanistic concerns.
W. Eugene Smith Grant in Humanistic Photography
Deadline
Oct 12, 2026
Location
New York, United States; applications are submitted online
Application fee
Paid
Reward / Stipend
One USD 30,000 grant and two USD 10,000 finalist grants, with completed work entering the permanent W. Eugene Smith Legacy Collection at ICP.
Who is this for
Photographers and collaborating teams aged 18 or older worldwide; current students are not eligible for the main grant.
Summary
Incentives
- One USD 30,000 grant and two USD 10,000 finalist grants, with completed work entering the permanent W. Eugene Smith Legacy Collection at ICP.
Eligibility
- Photographers and collaborating teams aged 18 or older worldwide; current students are not eligible for the main grant.
- No nationality or residency restriction found in the source; participation requirements still apply.
Fees
- The application fee is USD 50; limited waivers are available through partner organizations.
Key dates
- Application deadline: 2026-10-12.
- Recipients are announced on 15 December 2026 and the funded work must be completed within 18 months.
Application materials
- Up to 40 images, a 1,500-character biography, a 2,000-character project description, a 3,000-character proposal and an optional CV.
Additional notes
- New York, United States; applications are submitted online. Application and judging are remote; the completed project has defined digital and print deliverables.
ChanceHub Application Advice
- Align the edit and statement with the stated judging criteria.
- Confirm image specifications, rights and payment before submission.