Women in Photography Grant

eica Society International (LSI) is proud to announce its fourth annual Women in Photography Grant.
The grant is open to all women photographers in any part of the world (where allowed by law) and is made possible through LSI and Leica North America.

One grant in the amount of $10,000 USD ($5,000 of which is generously donated by Leica NA) will be awarded to help complete an in-progress, personal project.
In addition, the grant recipient will receive a new Leica camera and lens, courtesy of Leica North America.

2026 LSI WOMEN IN PHOTOGRAPHY GRANT THEME: “Where We Stand”

LSI invites women photographers to submit projects rooted in lived experience or sustained, accountable relationships.
We are seeking work shaped by proximity, projects made from within communities, or developed through long-term, trust-based engagement.
The work should reflect an understanding of the photographer’s position in relation to the people and stories represented.

We prioritize projects that demonstrate:

Lived presence: Work informed by personal experience, identity, or meaningful, ongoing connection.
Intentional authorship: Clear awareness of why this story is being told and why the photographer is the one telling it.
Relational access: Access built through trust and mutual recognition.
Reciprocity: Evidence that the relationship extends beyond image capture, with care for impact and benefit.
Responsibility: Ethical consideration of representation, power, and long-term accountability.

The number of applications will be limited to 100 on a first-come, first-served basis.
All applications have a fee of $35 USD and must adhere to the application requirements.
If an application does not follow the requirements as outlined, it will be rejected.
This is a global program where allowed by law.