Submissions open:
15 March 2026
Submissions close:
1 May 2026
Who may enter
The competition is open to emerging and early-career sports photographers.
Short description
The 2026 Sports Photography Grants are founded by the Doug Pensinger Photography Fund based in USA.
To enter the competition, you must submit 20 sports photographs (action and portrait both accepted).
Submissions can only be made through the application process on Picter.
Entry fee
The competition is free to enter.
Prizes
7 photographers will each receive a $5,000 grant, to be spent on career development.