[National Press Photographers Foundation](https://nppf.org)

June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

$6,000 total per award; paid in two installments ($5,000 on award, $1,000 upon project completion)

Supports U.S.-based professional photojournalists pursuing underreported human rights, environmental, or urgent social stories.

Forecasted deadline; check program page for updates.

--- ## Description The Alan Hagman Photojournalism Grant is an annual $6,000 award established to honor the legacy of Alan Hagman, a distinguished Los Angeles Times photo editor. Administered by the National Press Photographers Foundation (NPPF), this grant supports U.S.-based professional photojournalists in documenting underreported stories related to human rights, environmental issues, or other urgent social topics. The award aims to fund impactful documentary projects that might otherwise go untold, with recipients selected by a panel of experienced photojournalists based on proposal strength, portfolio quality, and potential story impact. --- ## Due Dates - June 2026 (anticipated/projected full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Total award: $6,000 per recipient - $5,000 paid upon award - $1,000 paid upon receipt of at least 25 digital images and any videos within 18 months of the grant --- ## Eligibility - Open to professional photojournalists legally authorized to work in the United States (all 50 states), Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Minor Outlying Islands - No geographic restriction on where the story may be photographed - Both staff and freelance photojournalists may apply; staff photographers must provide written employer permission - Applicants must be able to complete a project of consequence and submit work within 12–18 months --- ## Application Process Applicants must submit the following through the NPPF’s online application system: - Full name, date of birth, permanent address, personal email, and phone - Concise professional bio and CV (with 2–3 professional references) - Project title, description (under 2,500 characters), and detailed proposal (under 4,000 characters) including timeline and budget - Portfolio/work samples: - Still-only: up to 24 images (JPG, 3000 pixels on long side, IPTC metadata required) - Video: 2–3 videos, each under 10 minutes - Combinations allowed (see program page for details) - All images must include appropriate captions and metadata (excluding photographer’s name in captions) - A completed IRS form (upon acceptance) Finalists/recipients must adhere to ethical standards and professional codes of conduct as specified by NPPF. --- ## Additional Information - Recipients must submit a minimum of 25 high-resolution images and/or videos with captions upon project completion - Project completion is expected within one year of the grant agreement (or as mutually agreed) - Recipients retain full copyright and ownership of their work, but NPPF retains rights to use the material for educational, promotional, and fundraising purposes - All taxes and expenses are the responsibility of the recipient --- ## External Links - [Alan Hagman Photojournalism Grant Program Page](https://nppf.org/grant/alan-hagman-photojournalism-grant) - [National Press Photographers Foundation](https://nppf.org) - [About Alan Hagman](https://nppf.org/memorial/alan-hagman-memorial/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |-------------------|--------------------------------------| | Email | GRANTS@NPPF.ORG | | Website | [https://nppf.org](https://nppf.org) | ---

Alan Hagman Photojournalism Grant

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