CALLING ALL REVOLUTIONARY STORYTELLERS

a rev·o·lu·tion·ar·y /ˌrevəˈlo͞oSHəˌnerē/ causes dramatic change

“The role of the artist is to make the revolution irresistible.” - Toni Cade Bambara
Photographers & visual storytellers driving change — this is your moment. Apply to the Revolutionary Storyteller Grant — a global program supporting photographers who illuminate frontline movements & community-led environmental work.

WHO WILL OUR 2026 REVOLUTIONARY STORYTELLERS BE?

APPLICATION OPENS JAN 15, 2026

DEADLINE TO APPLY: MARCH 15, 2026

This is for photographers with strong connections to communities who are protecting the planet in revolutionary ways. We are looking for stories ranging from land and water protection, Indigenous science and wisdom, climate change, regeneration, and everything in between.

The grant includes:

  • A $5000 USD cash grant to produce a story and small community exhibition.

  • Training and capacity development via 1:1 and group workshops.

  • Features across our platforms and a publication in our print magazine.

  • A 1-year subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud.

Open worldwide. You must be a PWB member to apply. Read the terms and conditions here.

the 2026 jury

Eman Mohammed

Sophia Nasif

Natalia Ortiz Mantilla

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