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UncategorizedHIPA International Photography Award 2026May 11, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The $1,000,000 HIPA International Photography Award invites photographers aged 18 and above to submit original works across five categories, including Family, Sports, AI-based creative photography, and storytelling portfolios. 

UncategorizedUpcoming Grants for Creative IndustriesMay 07, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

1) OCEAN CONSERVANCY’S PHOTO CONTEST 2026 2) GRANTS FOR CREATIVES AND ARTISTIC PRACTITIONERS (SOUTHERN AFRICA)  3) OLDER WRITERS GRANT PROGRAM 2026  4) ART ARTIST RESIDENCY GRANTS PROGRAM 5) THE CONVERSATION PRIZE FOR WRITERS 2026  ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… At Opportunity Square, we help African entrepreneurs and organizations access funding through three expert services: . Let’s turn your funding […]

UncategorizedOcean Conservancy’s Photo Contest 2026May 07, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The Ocean Conservancy photography contest is a global competition that celebrates underwater photography capturing marine wildlife, habitats, and ocean ecosystems.

UncategorizedThe Global Peace Photo Award 2026April 28, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The €11,000 Global Peace Photo Award 2026 is a competition that rewards photographers who capture powerful visual stories around peace, humanity, and coexistence.

UncategorizedUpcoming Prizes for JournalismApril 09, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

If you are a journalist, don’t miss out on the opportunity to win prizes of $5,000 and €8,000.

UncategorizedUpcoming Grants for Creative IndustriesApril 02, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

Six opportunities are available for creative individuals, specifically photographers and filmmakers. Deadlines are between April and July 2026

UncategorizedPhotography 4 Humanity Global Prize 2026March 30, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The $5,000 Photography 4 Humanity Global Prize 2026 invites photographers from around the world to showcase powerful visual stories that highlight climate justice as a human rights issue.

WomenThe Inge Morath Award 2026March 26, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The Inge Morath Award provides grants of up to $8,500 to young photographers under 30 who identify as women or nonbinary to complete long-term documentary projects. The award encourages independent authorship and offers opportunities for exhibition, publication, and wider dissemination of completed work.

WomenCanon Female Photojournalist Grant Program 2026March 26, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The €8,000 Canon Female Photojournalist Grant Program 2026 funds professional female photojournalists to execute impactful reportage projects. Applications are open to individual journalists globally

Business, Startups, WomenFUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSMay 08, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

Explore opportunities for women entrepreneurs, creatives, and scientists, including grants, fellowships, prizes, accelerators, and mentorship programs designed to support women-led businesses, innovation, research, and creative work globally. Total Funding Available: $191,000+

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