The Water for Life – Photography Grant 2026
Opportunity type: Grant
For: Photographers
Deadline: 05/01/26
Rewards: $6,000 grant + mentorship + exhibitions + photo book publication
Location Eligibility: Worldwide
About this opportunity
The Water for Life – Photography Grant 2026 supports documentary photographers who are addressing the global crisis of access to safe, clean, and affordable water. Aligned with SDG 6 and the recognition of water as a human right, the grant empowers visual storytellers to illuminate water scarcity, inspire public action, and support advocacy for affected communities.
Grantees will receive financial support, international mentorship, and their work featured in exhibitions and the annual photo book.
Rewards
- 10 grants available, $6,000 USD each
- Mentorship from international photographers
- Inclusion in world photo exhibitions
- Inclusion in the annual Photo Humanity Grant photo book
Eligibility
- Open to documentary photographers worldwide
- Proposed project must include 10–20 draft images
- Existing projects must not have started before 2023
- Projects previously awarded grants are not eligible
- AI-generated or altered images not accepted; RAW files may be required
Entry Fee
Free
How to Apply
Apply using the link: The Water for Life – Photography Grant 2026
All questions regarding this award should be sent to photohumanityorg@gmail.com
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