The Centre for British Photography has announced it is accepting application to the third year of its Realisation Grants Programme to support artists working with photography across Britain.
The deadline for applications is Sunday 1st March 2026. Successful applicants are expected to be confirmed in early May 2026.
The focus of the grants is on supporting photographers and artists working with photography to realise an existing project, enable its completion within one year, and encourage submissions from individuals of all ages regardless of academic background.
This year’s grants are supported by the Broccoli Foundation and the Hyman Collection, with increased award amounts available. Applicants may apply for funding ranging from £2,000 to £4,000, with the final amount awarded determined by the judges. These are not support grants but completion awards intended to help realise projects already in progress.
Successful applicants will receive their grants in two stages, with 50% awarded upon acceptance and the remaining balance released on November 15, 2026, which is considered the midpoint of the grant period. All work produced with the support of the grant is expected to be completed by May 1, 2027.
In addition to financial support, grantees will have the opportunity to participate in expert mentorship sessions with the team and trustees of the Centre for British Photography, offering professional guidance during the project realisation phase.
Applications must be submitted digitally through Picter’s image portal. Required materials include a CV submitted as a PDF or within the character limit, a biography of up to 1,500 characters, a project description of up to 2,500 characters, and a project proposal of up to 3,000 characters submitted without PDFs.
Each uploaded file may include a description of up to 100 characters, and applicants must classify their project within a 100-character limit. The jury particularly encourages projects that have not been previously submitted.
For further information, please visit the Centre for British Photography website.
