Canon and Visa pour l’Image are offering the Canon Female Photojournalist Grant for the 25th year, supporting outstanding female photojournalists with an €8,000 grant to complete a compelling project. The winner’s work will be showcased at the Visa Pour l’Image Festival in France in September 2025.

Who Can Apply?

• Female professional photojournalists from any country.
• Must have completed at least one photo-reportage project.
• Must be able to communicate in English or French.
• Cannot have won the grant in the last five years.

Key Dates

• Application Deadline: May 21, 2025
• Result Announcement: June 2025
• Award Presentation: September 2025 (Visa Pour l’Image Festival)
• Project Completion Deadline: April 10, 2026

Grant Benefits

• €8,000 funding to complete a photo-reportage project.
• Recognition as the Canon Female Photojournalist Grant Winner.
• Exposure at a prestigious international photojournalism festival.
• Professional growth through exhibition and networking opportunities.

How to Apply

1. Prepare the following documents:

• Signed application form.
• ID or passport copy.
• Proof of professional photojournalist status.
• CV.
• Project proposal (1 page).
• Budget plan.
• Portfolio (10–20 images, JPEG format, max 3MB per image).
• Previous publications (if available, max 3).

1. Submit your application:

• Compress all files into a .zip folder (e.g., CanonGrant_YourName).
• Upload via FTP:
• FTP Address: ftp.images-evidence.com
• Login: Canon-grant
• Password: 62Q@#f2Ha
• Deadline: May 21, 2025 (no late submissions).

Selection Process

A jury of industry professionals will evaluate applications based on:

• The quality of work and storytelling.
• The relevance and originality of the proposed project.
• Only one winner will be selected, and they must attend the award ceremony in September 2025.

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Further submission guidelines:

• Application dossiers can be downloaded from the official website.
• The dossier must include all required documents mentioned above or in Article 5 of the Entry Rules.
• As the Entry Rules outline, the folders must adhere to specific specifications, including labeling and file formats.
• To maintain anonymity, the candidate’s identity should not be evident in image file names.
• Books or any other format will not be considered.
• Copies of publications, if available, should be included (maximum 3).

For further inquiries, contact [email protected] or visit the official Canon Call. The official rule provides further details.