Applications are open for GFX Challenge Grant Program 2026. The GFX Challenge Grant Program 2026, sponsored by FUJIFILM, supports emerging photographers and videographers by providing grants of up to US$10,000, professional mentorship, and complimentary access to Fujifilm GFX System equipment. The programme is open to eligible amateur and professional creators worldwide who submit innovative still photography or filmmaking project proposals.
The GFX Challenge Grant Program, sponsored by FUJIFILM, is a grant program that started in 2021. It awards 5 Global Grant Award and 10 Regional Grant Award to help aspiring creatives bring their imaging projects to life. It is designed to nurture and develop the skills of emerging/promising content creators, giving them the opportunity to create content on topics that have significant meaning to them, while gaining experience using FUJIFILM GFX System gear including “FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55” the filmmaking camera that was launched last year.
Proposed projects may be submitted as still photography or in a movie format. At the conclusion of the production period in May 2027, the award recipients’ final content will be showcased on the fujifilm-x.com website. A series of exhibition is also planned to showcase your work in various countries.
Submit a project proposal for a chance to receive a $10,000 Global Grant Award, or a $5,000 Regional Grant Award, and take the first step in turning your creative idea into reality!
GFX Challenge Grant Program Funding Details
- Global Grant Award
- Complimentary use of a GFX System camera body including “FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55” and two GF lenses for the duration of their project
- Mentoring and technical assistance from Fujifilm technicians / product experts
- US $10,000 Grant
- Regional Grant Award
- Complimentary use of a GFX System camera body including “FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55” and two GF lenses for the duration of their project
- Mentoring and technical assistance from Fujifilm technicians / product experts
- US $5,000 Grant
Eligibility Criteria
- The program is only open to individuals who are a resident of the countries / region listed in the section of “Entry Submission” at the bottom of this page.
- The Program is open to both amateur and professional photographers and videographers.
- This Program is not open to employees or officers of FUJIFILM and its subsidiaries.
Selection Criteria for GFX Challenge Grant Program
- The project proposal will be reviewed based on the following criteria, each equally weighted (at 20% each):
- Relevance of the Project to the Program Objectives, and Applicant’s Adherence to the Submission Criteria
- Appropriateness of the Project story to be told using GFX System Products
- Creativity and Uniqueness of the described Project
- Achievability/Execution (Feasibility of the Project, overall budget size, likelihood the Project will be able to be completed as outlined)
- Applicant background and photography / videography experience and abilities
Selection Process
- Submission Period: June 16 – August 17, 2026
- Prepare your project proposal and submit it via the entry form below. Remember that your submission must include English and saved as a PDF file format.
- 1st Round: August 18 – September 6, 2026
- Fujifilm will review the submissions and select 15 project proposals from 3 geographical regions, 45 submissions total, that will be evaluated in the 2nd round. By September 14, 2026, each selected Regional finalists will be informed via email and the necessary Zoom (or equivalent) interviews will be scheduled.
- 2nd Round: September 15 – September 29, 2026
- Candidates will be asked for an interview with Fujifilm. The interview may be conducted in the language of your choice, if Fujifilm can accomodate. 5 finalists from each geographical region, 15 total, will be selected to proceed to the final round.
- Final Round: October 3 – October 24, 2026
- Global Grant Award judging team will review each candidate and select the 5 global grant award recipients, with the remaining 10 finalists receiving regional grant awards. The award recipients will be announced in January 2027.
How To Apply for GFX Challenge Grant Program
In order to apply for the program, you will need to prepare the three pieces of information below and combine them into a single document PDF.
- Preformatted Cover Letter (Download here) – This should be inserted as the cover page of your proposal. With the information provided on this document, a reader should have a good idea of your project. The space is limited, so be clear and straight to the point.
- Your Project Proposal – Provide the detail of your project and address the questions below so we can engage with your idea. There is no format to the proposal, so you can be as creative as you like. Make sure to add images as visuals will also help us see your idea more clearly.
Descriptive plan of your project What you are trying to do? Objectives of your project What are you trying to achieve? Evaluation and outcome measures How will you measure the success of your project? Communications Other than through Fujifilm’s efforts if you are a Grant Award Recipient, how will your project be communicated to the public? Fujifilm Partnership How will you take advantage of the mentoring and other resources offered by Fujifilm as part of the Grant Award? Schedule What is your project design and timeline? Budget How will you utilize / allocate the grant award? - Portfolio of each indivdual involved in the project – Show us your past works and accomplishments. We are interested to know you more.
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Application Deadline: August 17, 2026.
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