Best Photography Grants, Bursaries and Funding Opportunities in the UK (2026)
Funding is one of the biggest obstacles for most photographers and always has been. Good ideas often get stuck because they need time, travel, access or simply the space to develop properly all things that cost money. Over the years I’ve watched photographers build extraordinary projects with the help of bursaries and grants, and I’ve also seen how the application process itself can sharpen an idea, even when the funding doesn’t come through. We recently also posted about grants, bursaries and funding opportunities in the US; if you missed that, please look here. The UK still offers strong opportunities for photographers, although the market is competitive and often asks you…
Funding for Photography Projects: RPS Bursaries Closing Soon
The Royal Photographic Society’s 2026 Bursaries are still open for submissions. RPS Bursary funding supports a wide range of project costs, including research, travel, equipment, and publication. In addition, both bursaries offer the unique opportunity to have the finished work published by the award‑winning RPS Journal team and The Guardian. Discover their available bursaries below: Joan Wakelin Bursary In partnership with The Guardian Closing Soon 14 July – £2000 An annual £2000 bursary to support a photographer with a compelling proposal for a photographic essay addressing an overseas social documentary issue. We are seeking applicants with a strong creative vision and a clear plan for how their images will be used to tell impactful, visually…
