Vital Impacts Environmental Photography Grant 2027

What it is

Fellowship program supporting local photographers documenting environmental and conservation solutions within their own communities. Recipients have twelve months to develop projects. Ten emerging photographers will also be selected for an intensive mentorship program. All fellowships are named in honor of environmental advocates including Dr. Jane Goodall, Dr. Sylvia Earle, Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, Ian Lemaiyan, Chico Mendes, Madonna Thunder Hawk, and E.O. Wilson.

Who it is for

Local photographers and visual storytellers documenting solutions-focused environmental and conservation stories within their own communities.

Eligibility unconfirmed. Check the residency and nationality rules on the source before applying.

Where

International

When

November 30, 2026

Runs August 31, 2026 to January 31, 2027

What you get

One $20,000 fellowship, six $5,000 fellowships, or selection for a ten-person mentorship program; twelve months to develop projects with support from Vital Impacts for publication and showcase; access to online speaker series.

What you need to apply

• Environmental photography project proposal focused on solutions within applicant's own community
• Portfolio of photography work
• Vital Impacts Code of Ethics agreement and Environmental Fellowship Agreement signature

How long it takes

About 5 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 3 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

$25 (waived for applicants from developing countries; waivable for economic hardship)

Apply

https://vitalimpacts.org/pages/the-vital-impacts-environmental-photography-grant