Full Circle Photo Grant by Women’s Photography Circle

We’re excited to announce our second Full Circle Photo Grant, created by Women’s Photography Circle to support women photographers who are ready to invest in their growth and creative evolution.  

This $2,500 grant can be used toward photography education in many forms—workshops, courses, mentorship, or other learning opportunities that help you move forward with intention. 

The grant is open to members of our Women’s Photography Circle Facebook community, a supportive space where women photographers share, learn, and encourage one another every day. 

👉 Join the community here: Women's Photography Circle Facebook Group

Grant Details: Amount: Up to $2,500 per recipient

Purpose: To be used toward photography-related education (such as workshops, courses, mentorships, conferences, or tuition)  

Eligibility: Open to women photographers age 18+ who are legal U.S. residents  

Important Dates: Applications Open: 1/1/2026  Applications Close: 1/31/2026 (9 PM CST)

Recipient Announced: 2/16/2026

How Many Grants?  This round, we’re awarding one $2,500 Full Circle Photo Grant. 

Who Should Apply? 
We encourage applications from:  

- Emerging photographers ready to take the next step  
- Women with a passion for visual storytelling and growth 
-  Anyone facing financial barriers to furthering their photography education  
- Self-taught photographers seeking structured learning and mentorship  
- Creatives looking to build confidence in their skills and artistic voice  
- Photographers committed to using education to expand opportunity, access, or impact in their communities
- Previous applicants

Whether you're hoping to attend your first workshop, pursue certification, or dive into a mentorship program, this grant is here to help bring your vision full circle.  

What You'll Need: A completed application form. A plan for how you would spend the $2500.  A personal statement about your photography goals and how this grant will help.  A portfolio of your images.

Grant winners may be asked to share social media content that highlights how they're using the funds—or to express a willingness to share their journey so we can celebrate and inspire others.

Funded by Our Community  The Full Circle Photo Grant was made possible thanks to the incredible support from our recent Women’s Photography Circle Photo Contest. Every entry helped fund this opportunity, and we’re so proud to give back to the community that made it happen.

Look for our 2026 contest in March!  

🚀 Apply Here: https://photographylearninglab.newzenler.com/full-circle-photo-grant-application

  Let’s continue to lift each other up, invest in one another, and keep growing—together.