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Light Work Grants in Photography

About this grant

Light Work is pleased to announce the 2026 Light Work Grants in Photography program. Light Work began offering grants to CNY artists in 1975 to encourage the production of new... Light Work began offering grants to CNY artists in 1975 to encourage the production of new photographic work in the region. In 2026, we have expanded our eligibility region.

Eligibility

  • USA
  • visual arts
  • photography

How to apply

How to apply All applicants must reside in of one of the following New York counties: Albany, Allegany, Broome, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Chemung, Chenango, Clinton, Columbia, Cortland, Delaware, Dutchess, Erie, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Genesee, Greene, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Livingston, Madison, Monroe, Montgomery, Nassau, Niagara, Oneida, Onondaga, Ontario, Orange, Orleans, Oswego, Otsego, Putnam, Rensselaer, Rockland, St. Curatorial decisions are based solely on the strength of the candidate’s portfolio and completed application.

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Last verified: 29 March 2026