Photography 4 Humanity Global Prize

Source

Who Can Apply: Open to emerging photographers worldwide aged 18 and older
The Focus: Photography exploring the meaning of home—safety, belonging, identity, memory, or loss—in response to climate disruption, conflict, migration, and displacement
The Funding: USD $5,000 cash prize plus exhibition at UN Headquarters (though this was 2025, so should be confirmed
Key Requirements: Up to five photographs taken within the last three years may be submitted

DeadlineSunday, July 12, 2026

Award$5,000 USD and an exhibition at the UN Headquarters

Program datesDecember 10, 2026 - January 21, 2027

LocationNew York, New York

ParticipationRemote

Career stagesEmerging

DisciplinesDocumentary photography, Conceptual photography

Application notesSubmissions open March 12 through July 12, 2026. Notifications sent in October 2026. Exhibition runs December 10, 2026 – January 21, 2027 at UN Headquarters Gallery A in New York.

Contactemerging@fotografiska.com

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