Canon Female Photojournalist Grant 2026

The Canon Female Photojournalist Grant is awarded for the 26th time, granting €8,000 to a professional woman photographer to develop a photojournalism project, presented at Visa pour l’Image.

Overview

The Canon Women Photojournalist Grant is awarded annually during Visa pour l’Image in Perpignan. Funded by Canon, it provides €8,000 to a professional woman photographer to develop a photojournalism project. The grant is open to applicants of any nationality or age.

A professional jury evaluates submissions based on photographic quality, journalistic approach, and the relevance of the proposed subject. The grant is awarded in September during the festival, and the project must be completed within one year to be presented at the following edition.

Practical Info

The grant is open to individual professional female photojournalists. Applications must include a project proposal, a portfolio of images, and supporting documents. Applicants are strongly advised to review the official Rules and Application Form before applying. Submissions must be made online via the official website, where applicants are required to create an account.

The price recipient is selected by a professional jury and announced during Visa pour l’Image in Perpignan.

About Visa pour l’Image

Visa pour l’Image is an international festival dedicated to photojournalism, held annually in Perpignan, France. Since 1989, it has been a key platform for contemporary documentary photography and reporting. Through exhibitions and evening screenings, the festival brings photographers, editors, and audiences together, fostering dialogue on global issues and the role of visual storytelling in understanding them.