Alan Hagman Photojournalism Grant
This grant funds U.S. photojournalists to document underreported human rights, environmental, or urgent social issues through impactful visual storytelling.
Funder: National Press Photographers Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $6,000 total per award; paid in two installments ($5,000 on award, $1,000 upon project completion)
Summary: Supports U.S.-based professional photojournalists pursuing underreported human rights, environmental, or urgent social stories.
Key Information: 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.
