The Johan Siggesson Wildlife Photography Grant

The Johan Siggesson Wildlife Photography Grant is an annual $500 grant created to support emerging photographers who are passionate about wildlife, nature, and conservation storytelling.

Wildlife photography has the power to do more than document animals. At its best, it creates connection, respect, and awareness. This grant was created to encourage photographers who want to use their work to highlight the beauty, presence, and importance of the natural world.

Each year, one applicant will receive $500 along with a feature on this website.

Note: Submission Deadline: 1st December 2026

Grant Overview

This annual grant is open to emerging photographers, students, and developing visual storytellers with an interest in wildlife photography and conservation.

The winner will receive:

$500 USD
A featured profile on Johan Siggesson’s website
Recognition for their work and creative vision

Who Can Apply

The grant is open to applicants who meet one or more of the following:

Students currently enrolled in a college, university, or photography program
Emerging photographers at the beginning of their photographic journey
Individuals with a strong interest in wildlife, conservation, and visual storytelling
Applicants from all countries are welcome.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit the following:

10 wildlife photographs
These may feature mammals, birds, marine wildlife, or other wild animals in their natural environment.
A short written statement of 300 to 500 words
Tell us about your interest in wildlife photography, what draws you to the natural world, and how photography can help create awareness or connection.
A short biography
Include your name, location, current school or program if relevant, and a few sentences about your background.
Contact details
Please include your email address and any website or social media link you would like considered alongside your application.

Please send your application by email to: johan@johansiggesson.com

Judging Criteria

Applications will be reviewed based on:

Strength of visual storytelling
Originality and personal perspective
Connection to wildlife or conservation
Emotional impact of the submitted work
Quality and clarity of the written statement
Technical perfection is not the only factor. What matters most is authenticity, intent, and the ability to create meaningful work.

ImpOrtant Dates

Application Deadline

Deadline: 1st Dec 2026

All submissions must be received by 11:59 PM on the closing date.

Winner Announcement

The winner will be announced on this website on:
15th December 2026

Why This Grant Exists

As a wildlife photographer, I have spent years in places where patience, silence, and respect for the subject matter shape every image.

This grant was created to encourage photographers who feel drawn to that same pursuit. Wildlife photography can be both artistic and important. It can inspire wonder, deepen understanding, and remind us of what is worth protecting.

My hope is that this grant helps support one photographer each year who is committed to seeing the natural world with care and sharing it with others through their work.

Terms & Conditions

Applicants must submit original work created by them.
Applicants must hold the full copyright to all submitted photographs.
All rights and copyrights remain with the photographer. Submitting images to the grant does not transfer ownership or copyright to Johan Siggesson.
By applying, applicants grant Johan Siggesson permission to display the submitted images on this website and related channels only for the purpose of promoting and announcing the grant, finalists, and winner.
Images will always be credited to the photographer.
Submission does not guarantee selection.
Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Johan Siggesson reserves the right not to award the grant if no submission meets the required standard.

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