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W. Eugene Smith Fund
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The W. Eugene Smith Fund supports photographers whose work follows the tradition of W. Eugene Smith’s humanistic photography and dedicated compassion as evidenced during his 45-year career as a photographic essayist.

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Free Webinar on Safety for Visual Journalists:
You're invited to join Lauren Walsh and Marcus Yam on Sunday, November 16 from 12 pm - 1:30 pm ET for “Body and Mind in the Field: Safety for Visual Journalists,” a free webinar hosted by the Eddie Adams Workshop and us! RSVP at the link in our bio.
November 4, 2025 at 5:48 PM
For our 46th grant cycle, we’re launching a new series highlighting past recipients called “Where Are They Now?” beginning with Jane Evelyn Atwood, 1980 W. Eugene Smith Fund Grant Recipient.

Visit the link in our bio to see Jane’s full feature and apply today. Photographs by Jane Evelyn Atwood.
August 20, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Missed the 2024 W. Eugene Smith Awards? The full ceremony is now online. Hear from this year’s Grantees as they share the stories behind their powerful projects.

Watch here: youtu.be/CgaV-gRynUg?...

Photo by Adriana Loureiro Fernández, 2024 Grantee.
April 15, 2025 at 3:38 PM
TOMORROW: You’re invited to the W. Eugene Smith Memorial Fund Awards Ceremony, a free online event celebrating this year’s grantees! All are welcome to attend.

Time & Place:
April 8th, 10:00 AM EDT on Zoom

Zoom Link:
zoom.us/j/96052737213

Image by Gerd Waliszewski, 2024 Student Grant Recipient.
April 8, 2025 at 2:12 AM
You’re invited to the W. Eugene Smith Memorial Fund Awards Ceremony, a free online event celebrating this year’s grantees! All are welcome to attend.

Time & Place:
Tuesday, April 8th, 10:00 AM EDT on Zoom

Zoom Link:
zoom.us/j/96052737213

Image by Murat Yazar 2024 Grant Finalist.
April 3, 2025 at 6:22 PM
ANNOUNCING 2024 GRANT RECIPIENTS

The Howard Chapnick Grant:
Maleza, 2024 Howard Chapnick Grant Recipient

Photos provided by Maleza. For more information about our 2024 Grant Recipients, please visit the link in our bio.
December 12, 2024 at 4:20 PM
ANNOUNCING 2024 GRANT RECIPIENTS

The W. Eugene Smith Student Grant:
Mosfiqur Rahman Johan, 2024 W. Eugene Smith Student Grant Recipient for “Memories of Disappearance”

For more information about our 2024 Grant Recipients, please visit the link in our bio.
December 12, 2024 at 4:19 PM
ANNOUNCING 2024 GRANT RECIPIENTS

The W. Eugene Smith Student Grant:
Gerd Waliszewski, 2024 W. Eugene Smith Student Grant Recipient for “Between the Sirens”

Photos by Grant Recipients in the order listed. For more information about our 2024 Grant Recipients, please visit the link in our bio.
December 12, 2024 at 4:18 PM
ANNOUNCING 2024 GRANT RECIPIENTS

The W. Eugene Smith Student Grant:
Lea Greub, 2024 W. Eugene Smith Student Grant Recipient for “Burning Sun on Frozen Conflicts”

For more information about our 2024 Grant Recipients, please visit the link in our bio.
December 12, 2024 at 4:17 PM
ANNOUNCING 2024 GRANT RECIPIENTS

Deanne Fitzmaurice, 2024 W. Eugene Smith Fund Grant Finalist for “The Unlikely Journey of an Iraqi Refugee”

For more information about our 2024 Grant Recipients, please visit the link in our bio.
December 12, 2024 at 4:16 PM
ANNOUNCING 2024 GRANT RECIPIENTS

Murat Yazar, 2024 W. Eugene Smith Fund Grant Finalist for “Shadows of Kurdistan”

For more information about our 2024 Grant Recipients, please visit the link in our bio.
December 12, 2024 at 4:15 PM
ANNOUNCING 2024 GRANT RECIPIENTS

The W. Eugene Smith Grant:
Adriana Loureiro Fernández, 2024 W. Eugene Smith Fund Grant Recipient for “Paradise Lost”

For more information about our 2024 Grant Recipients, please visit the link in our bio.
December 12, 2024 at 4:15 PM