2025 Vital Impact Environmental Photography Grant
Vital Impacts is a women-led 501c3 non-profit organization that uses art and storytelling to amplify and support the work of communities who are protecting people, wildlife and habitats worldwide.
Grants serve a dual purpose: to provide support and encouragement to visual storytellers embarking on long-term documentary photography projects, and to foster collaboration with local communities dedicated to environmental and wildlife conservation efforts.
Vital Impacts is proud to offer one $20,000 (US) grant to an established environmental photographer, along with six $5,000 (US) grants to emerging photographers from across the globe.
These funds are specifically earmarked for the development of documentary projects focusing on environmental stories, with each grant supporting a separate photographer and project over the course of twelve months.
The aim of these grants is to spotlight solution-based environmental initiatives through visual storytelling. Recipients will have the opportunity to dedicate their time, guided by mentorship and intellectual freedom, towards producing a compelling body of work.
Summary of the 2025 Vital Impact Environmental Photography Grant
- Type: Grant
- Value: $20,000
- Sponsor: Vital Impacts
- Duration: 12 months
- Eligible Countries: All
- Benefits: $5,000 grant to emerging photographers, Intensive mentorship program for 12 months, One-on-one sessions with industry experts and lots more
- Deadline: 15th September, 2025
Requirements for the 2025 Vital Impact Environmental Photography Grant
- Vital Impacts is seeking out local photographers deeply embedded within their communities, possessing both the knowledge and passion to report on environmental issues, particularly those relevant to their own surroundings.
- Vital Impacts is on the lookout for individuals who can convey the complexities of environmental or conservation challenges, along with potential solutions.
Benefits of the 2025 Vital Impact Environmental Photography Grant
- In addition to the grants, Vital Impacts will select ten emerging photographers to participate in an intensive mentorship program.
- Over the span of twelve months, these selected individuals will have the opportunity to engage in one-on-one sessions with industry experts, renowned photographers, and influential photo editors.
- Through these mentorship sessions, participants will refine their storytelling skills, receive guidance on navigating the industry, and establish vital connections.
Deadline: 15 September, 2025
