photos by Lidewij Mulder

SONNTAG
GRANT
FOR PHOTOGRAPHY

2026 OPEN CALL

For the first edition of this grant, we’re keeping the theme open.

We’re interested in different types of photography that explore how the world is shaped, whether through the lens of politics, sociology, anthropology, or the built environment. This might mean looking at cities, public spaces, institutions, private routines or cultural patterns – though we’re equally open to unexpected perspectives, personal stories or anything you’d like to show us.

Projects can be documentary, staged, experimental, or somewhere in between and we’re happy to support new or ongoing work. We care less about form and more about clarity of thought and perspective.

Submissions closed at midnight on October 31st, 2025 (Berlin/CET time).

WHAT WE EXPECT

Although encouraged, we don’t expect a finished project from the selected artist. We do however expect meaningful progress including a project text and at least 10 photographs to be submitted within 6 months.

The first €2,000 will be awarded upfront, the remaining €1,000 once all deliverables are submitted. You can find all details in our Terms & Guidelines.

SUBMISSION

Submissions opened on September 1st, 2025, and closed at midnight on October 31st, 2025 (Berlin/CET time). The selected artist will be notified by email within two months, with a public announcement following shortly after.

To help cover costs, we charge a submission fee of €10.

You’ll find all the details on how to apply on the application page, but here’s what you’ll need:

A short bio and CV
Samples of work (previous or from the ongoing project you would like to work on)
A description of the project you are planning to work on

Before submitting, please make sure to read our Terms & Guidelines carefully.

PREPARE APPLICATION

Please prepare the following:

A short biography (max 200 words).
A description of the project you want to submit (max. 500 words).
A download link using any service of your choice (SwissTransfer, Dropbox, etc.) that contains:

your artist CV as PDF
10 to 15 low-resolution photos showcasing your previous work, photos from an ongoing project you would like to work on, or a mix of both (72 dpi)
a PDF explaining the project(s) that the photos are taken from

Please make sure the download link remains active for at least 7 days.

PAY SUBMISSION FEE

To help cover costs, there is a €10 submission fee. Payments can be made via credit card.

After successful payment you’ll receive a confirmation email with your order number, which you will need to submit the form in the next step.

SUBMISSIONS CLOSED

SUBMIT APPLICATION

Fill the submission form with your contact details, prepared material, order number, etc. to send us your application.

SUBMISSIONS CLOSED

That’s all! We’ll reach out to everyone within 2-3 months after closing date, and the selected artist will be announced shortly after.

QUESTIONS

Please first refer to the FAQ. If you can’t find the answer there, contact us at [email protected].

SONNTAG GRANT FOR PHOTOGRAPHY