Enter the THBP Creative Photography Grant Contest - SUBMISSIONS LIVE OCTOBER 15TH

The Human Beauty Project (THBP) is offering one $1,500 creative grant and a $1,000 runner-up award to support photographers who face challenges accessing resources or opportunities to pursue their work, especially those documenting communities or regions rarely seen in global photography. These grants may be used toward anything that supports your creative vision—new equipment, travel, printing or exhibiting work, workshops, or other personal creative projects.

Eligibility & Priority:
We’re seeking experienced amateur and professional photographers shooting in their native country who have a demonstrated ability to tell compelling stories about people and communities. Residents of the United States and Canada are not eligible. Priority will be given to submissions that illuminate perspectives rarely seen on the international stage.

As part of your submission, you will be asked to include a short statement describing how you would use the grant—whether to buy equipment, travel, attend workshops, or support other creative projects—and to explain any challenges or barriers that stand in the way of pursuing your photography dream. This helps us understand both your creative vision and how the grant can help you realize it.

Submission Guidelines

  • Submit either a series of up to 10 images or up to 5 individual images.

  • Images should focus primarily on people. Landscape or aerial photographs will not be considered on their own. Images that feature a person within a landscape or aerial setting are welcome, but the photograph must clearly tell a story about the person, with the surroundings serving only as supporting context.

  • We are most interested in photographs that allow viewers to connect with the life and experiences of the subject.

  • Images should be 2500 pixels on the longest side and no larger than 500 KB each.

Key Dates

  • Submission period: October 15 – December 21, 2025

  • Winners announced: February 2026 (exact date to be confirmed)

Winners: Two entrants will be selected: one for the $1,500 award and one for the $1,000 runner-up award, along with recognition across THBP’s platforms.

There is no fee for entry. Submissions will be reviewed and winners selected by THBP. Applicants can access the submission form here beginning October 15th.