Full Circle Photo Grant by Women’s Photography Circle

We’re so excited to announce the very first Full Circle Photo Grant, created by the Women’s Photography Circle to support and uplift women photographers as they pursue growth, learning, and creative exploration.  

This $2,500 grant is designed to help you invest in your photography education—whether that means attending a workshop, enrolling in a course, finding a mentor, or deepening your craft in any meaningful way.  

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: 7/14/2025  Applications Close: 8/10/2025 (9 PM CST)

Recipient Announced: 9/1/2025

How Many Grants?  This round, we’re awarding one $2,500 Full Circle Photo Grant. A second grant will open in early 2026, so if now’s not the right time, be sure to stay connected for the next opportunity!  

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  

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.  

🚀 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.