Funder: National Press Photographers Foundation
Due Dates: October 23, 2026 (Applications open) | November 30, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 total: $4,000 upon award and $1,000 upon delivery of project materials
Summary: Supports professional and student photojournalists creating documentary photography or video projects addressing urgent social issues.
Key Information: Projects must take place in the 50 U.S. states, and applicants must be legally authorized to work in an eligible U.S. jurisdiction.
Description
The Bob and Millie Lynn Grant is administered by the National Press Photographers Foundation (NPPF) to support significant documentary projects addressing urgent social issues. It funds still photography and video by professional and student photojournalists, emphasizing ethical, narrative-driven journalism and thoughtful, socially conscious work.
The grant honors Bob Lynn, former Assistant Managing Editor for Graphics at The Virginian-Pilot and a recipient of the National Press Photographers Association’s Joseph Sprague Memorial Award. Its priorities include compelling and authentic storytelling, a clear understanding of narrative, effective image sequencing, technical excellence, and professional photojournalism standards. Recipients also receive ongoing guidance from an NPPF coordinator through monthly check-ins throughout the project.
