NOTIFICATION OF AWARD, DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS & DEADLINE FOR COMPLETION

Grant recipient(s) shall be selected and notified by e-mail or telephone before the 2026 Annual Meeting in Detroit, Michigan, October 22-24. The recipient will be invited to attend the LSI annual meeting and make a short presentation in person or by recording.

Grant funds will be disbursed in one payment.

The grant payment and the camera and lens will be delivered after the recipient accepts and signs the LSI Grant Letter of Agreement and the conditions therein. PLEASE NOTE: The grant recipient will be responsible for any taxes, import duties, fees, or any other associated costs with receipt of the camera/lens. LSI will pay for shipping only.

Grant recipients are expected to provide a brief follow-up report/blog post/photo essay upon completion of the project that describes how the project progressed and provides a detailed explanation of how funds were used.

Final Project reports must be submitted within a year of the award disbursement.

COPYRIGHT & USE OF IMAGES

The grant recipient retains all copyright and ownership of images submitted and resulting from the project. By accepting the grant, the award winner agrees to allow Leica Society International to feature the final project on its website and quarterly journal or otherwise to promote both the project and grant.

APPLICATION RULES

• The LSI Photography Grant is open to photographers where allowed by law who are at least 18 years old on or before July 24, 2026.
• Use of a Leica camera is not required; membership in LSI is not required.
• Images must be the work and property of the photographer. Any required releases are the responsibility of the photographer.
• The photographic project must be in progress and must be completed within one year of being awarded.
• By entering, you agree to release and hold harmless the LSI and its officers, directors, and agents from and against any claim or cause of action arising from participation in the Contest.
• Officers and Directors of LSI and past recipients of an LSI grant are not eligible to enter.
• The grant payment and the camera and lens will be delivered after the recipient accepts and signs the LSI Grant Letter of Agreement and the conditions therein. PLEASE NOTE: The grant recipient will be responsible for any taxes, import duties, fees, or associated costs with receipt of the camera/lens. LSI will pay for shipping only.
• Deadline: Applications must be received no later than September 4, 2026, 11:59 PM North American CST, or when the limit of 200 is reached, whichever comes first.