Photo grants and competitions in 2018

We invite you to familiarize yourself with our selection of grants and competitions for photographers in 2018 without registration fees.Here you will find events related to ecology, sports, humanitarian aid and others.

Pashadelic Global Photo Contest 2018

The theme of the landscape photography contest from Pashadelic is breathtaking views.The number of works offered is not limited.In total, the jury will select 5 winners who will take part in the exhibition and receive prizes useful for photographers, including Nikon D850, Wacom Intuos Pro Medium, Adobe Photo Plan certificate and others.The participant who will take 1st place will also have a flight to the island of Palau.

Deadline: March 31st

Leica Oskar Barnack Award

Competition Leica Oskar The Barnack Award accepts a series of 10-12 photographs on the relationship between man and nature.The winner will receive a cash prize of 25,000 euros, a camera and lenses in the amount of 10,000 euros.Within the framework of the competition, there is a separate category for participants under 25 years old.There is a separate prize for them - 10,000 euros, a camera and lenses.Other winners will receive a reward of 2,500. Photos for contests must have been taken no earlier than 2017.

Deadline: April 5

InterAction's 16th Annual Photo Contest

As part of the annual competition InterAction accepts work done outside the US.The photographs need to reflect the theme of development and international assistance.Entries are accepted in the following categories: women's empowerment, youth potential, and mobile photography.In 2018, prizes of $ 100 will be awarded to the winners in each category, and one of the participants will receive a Grand Prix of $ 1,000.

Deadline: 6 April

CEPIC Stock Photography Awards

International Photo Contest CEPIC Stock Photography Awards launched in2015 to highlight the issue of photographers copyright infringement and support for traditional stock photography.Now the prize fund is up to 15,000 €.Participants may submit one work in each category:

Wildlife
Natural environment
Travel
People
Conceptual photo

Photos can be taken on any device, and the photographermust be over 13 years old.The winners will receive cash prizes of up to 2,000 euros, trophies and badges.More details about prizes and conditions of participation can be found on the organizer's website.

Deadline: April 26

Kuala Lumpur International Photoawards 2018

Annual portrait photography competition Kuala Lumpur International Photoawards is known as one of the best photography contests in the world. This year, on the occasion of the anniversary of the award, the winner will receive a prize of $ 5,000.The participants in the award are not limited to a specific topic.To win, it is important to show your skills in the genre of portrait photography and show originality.The jury will especially appreciate the ability to reflect a personal story in the work and inspire the viewer.

Deadline: April 30th

Nikon Small World Photomicrography & Video Competition

This is quite unusual competition , which is worth paying attention to photographers and videographers interested in microscopy. Photos and videos taken with a light microscope are accepted for participation.Cash prizes of up to $ 3,000 will be awarded to 20 winners.

Deadline: April 30

Competition from FIBA

Excellent competition for sports fans: The International Basketball Foundation accepts 3 photographs each from the participants on the theme “Basketball is everywhere” and “Basketball is a universal language”.The organization offers prizes up to CHF 3,000 and gifts from FIBA - the International Federationbasketball.The age, place of residence and nationality of the participants does not matter.

Deadline: April 30

Allard Prize 2018

Photo contest Allard Prize throughout the year accepts works on the topic of combating corruption.The winner will receive 100 Canadian dollars and their work will be featured on the organization's website for six months.Participants must be over 18 years of age and provide a short explanation of how the image reflects the main theme of the competition with the photo.

Deadline: May 1 and November 1

Global Campus Visual Contest

Competition is intended for professional and novice photographers and videographers. The main theme is diversity and equal opportunity. The competition raises the problem of discrimination and people's rejection of other values and beliefs.Applicants can be from any country, nationality and age.The best works will go to the exhibition in Bologna and other events, and their authors will receive prizes from the partners of the competition.

Deadline: 4 May

Grants from Getty Images

Getty Images support talented photographers and offer grants in 5 directions.Throughout the year, you can apply for the Getty Images Creative Bursary, which is designed to provide financial freedom to photographers to enable them to develop their own non-profit photography projects.Also from April 1st to May 15th, you can apply for Getty Images Grants for Editorial Photography - a grant for photojournalists.

Deadline: Grant dependent

Nikon Photo Contest

Nikon hosts its sixth annual competition for amateur and professional photographers.To participate, you must submit work done with Nikon equipment. The winners will receive prizes in the form of equipment from the company.

Deadline: May 31

Golden Turtle 2018

The Social Support Fund "My Equator" organizes the competition Golden Turtle , dedicated to nature.The main condition is the fulfillment of ethical standards, which can be found in more detail on the website.Anyone from any country can participate in the competition.The winners in their nominations will receive prizes of $ 1,000, and the photographer of the year - 2000.