April 2026 Photography Opportunities: Awards, Grants, and Open Calls

A comprehensive listing of photography competitions, funding opportunities, and exhibition submissions with deadlines throughout April 2026 has been compiled. The schedule includes numerous awards such as the Anja Niedringhaus Courage In Photojournalism Award, which accepts applications from women and nonbinary photographers until April 1, and the Kuala Lumpur Photography Award with a submission cutoff of April 5. Several grants are available, including the Hasselblad Foundation's Photo Book Grants and Light Work Grants in Photography, both closing on April 1. Additional funding includes the Environmental Art Grants from Anonymous Was a Woman for women, transgender, and gender-nonconforming artists, due April 7, and the Inge Morath Award for women or nonbinary photographers under 30, ending April 30. Open calls for exhibitions and festivals feature diverse themes, such as 'Queer Conscience' at The Image Flow (April 4), 'Portals: New Perspectives' at PhotoPlace Gallery (April 6), and 'Street Photography Barcelona Contest' (April 15). Many opportunities conclude at the month's end, including the International Photography Awards, Photojournalism Prize, and several festival submissions. This aggregation serves as a resource for photographers seeking professional development and exposure in 2026.