2026 Women in Photography Grant - Application Opens March 8th

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Written By Richard Rejino

By Richard Rejino

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

Leica 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. 

The grant 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.

Explore the theme elements — and apply.

  • 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.  

Richard Rejino

Richard is the Executive Director of LHSA - The International Leica Society and a part-time professional photographer. He is also a classically trained pianist, writer and published author. His book, "What Music Means to Me" is available from Hal Leonard Corporation.

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