Grants & Fellowships / Verified 2 September 2026
Global Lens Photography Awards 2026 accepts photography submissions from the public with a $20 entry fee and a September 30, 2026 deadline. Selected photographers receive certificates and publication in an annual book; the top winner receives a cash prize and trophy. The program is based in Saint Etienne with online submission.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. September 30, 2026
“September 30, 2026, 12:00 AM PDT”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. $20 to apply
“$20.00”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
What you get. Top winner receives cash prize, trophy, and prominent exhibition placement. All selected receive certificates, publication in annual book, v
“cash prize (top winner), trophy, certificate, publication, virtual exhibition, interview opportunities”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Who can apply. Open to the public.
“Open to the public”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose.
“anonymous judging by international panel based on visual impact, technique, and storytelling”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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