Vital Impacts Environmental Photography Fellowships and Mentorships 2027

The Vital Impacts Environmental Photography Fellowships and Mentorships offer financial support and professional mentorship for photographers undertaking long-term documentary projects focusing on environmental and conservation issues, including the people and communities involved in solutions. In 2027, the program awards a $20,000 fellowship to one established photographer, six $5,000 fellowships to emerging photographers, and ten mentorships to photographers with strong potential. Applicants should demonstrate meaningful engagement with communities and a commitment to long-term storytelling.

Financial fellowships for selected photographers and mentorship opportunities.

Applications are open to photographers who have established relationships with the communities they document and who can demonstrate long-term engagement and impact in their storytelling.

Submit a body of work (up to 20 JPEG images), a 25-word synopsis, a 500-word project statement, a biography, social media information, and an agreement to ethics and the fellowship terms.