FUJIFILM GFX Challenge Grant Program 2025 ($10,000 grant)

Published: August 11, 2025
Deadline: August 31, 2025
Category: Contest Grants

Applications are open for the FUJIFILM GFX Challenge Grant Program 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.

About FUJIFILM GFX Challenge Grant Program

The GFX Challenge Grant Program, sponsored by FUJIFILM, is a grant program that started in 2021. It awards 5 Global Grant Award and 10 Regional Grant Award to help aspiring creatives bring their imaging projects to life. It is designed to nurture and develop the skills of emerging/promising content creators, giving them the opportunity to create content on topics that have significant meaning to them, while gaining experience using FUJIFILM GFX System gear.

Proposed projects may be submitted as still photography or in a movie format. At the conclusion of the production period in May 2026, the award recipients' final content will be showcased on the fujifilm-x.com website. A series of exhibition is also planned to showcase your work in various countries.

Sponsor Organisation: FujiFilm

Benefits of FUJIFILM GFX Challenge Grant Program

- Global Grant Award

Complimentary use of a GFX System camera body and two GF lenses for the duration of their project
Mentoring and technical assistance from Fujifilm technicians / product experts
US $10,000 Grant

Regional Grant Award

Complimentary use of a GFX System camera body and two GF lenses for the duration of their project
Mentoring and technical assistance from Fujifilm technicians / product experts
US $5,000 Grant

FUJIFILM GFX Challenge Grant Program Requirements

The program is only open to individuals who are a resident of the countries/region listed in the section of "Entry Submission" (you can find this on the website).
The Program is open to both amateur and professional photographers and videographers.
This Program is not open to employees or officers of FUJIFILM and its subsidiaries.

Evaluation Criteria

The project proposal will be reviewed based on the following criteria, each equally weighted (at 20% each):

Relevance of the Project to the Program Objectives, and Applicant's Adherence to the Submission Criteria
Appropriateness of the Project story to be told using GFX System Products
Creativity and Uniqueness of the described Project
Achievability/Execution (Feasibility of the Project, overall budget size, likelihood the Project will be able to be completed as outlined)
Applicant background and photography / videography experience and abilities

Application Date and Process

In order to apply for the program, you will need to prepare the three pieces of information below and combine them into a single document PDF.

1. Preformatted Cover Letter (Download here) - This should be inserted as the cover page of your proposal. With the information provided on this document, a reader should have a good idea of your project. The space is limited, so be clear and straight to the point.

2. Your Project Proposal - Provide the detail of your project and address the questions below so we can engage with your idea. There is no format to the proposal, so you can be as creative as you like. Make sure to add images as visuals will also help us see your idea more clearly.

Descriptive plan of your projectwhat you are trying to do?
Objectives of your projectWhat are you trying to achieve?
Evaluation and outcome measuresHow will you measure the success of your project?
CommunicationsOther than through Fujifilm’s efforts if you are a Grant Award Recipient, how will your project be communicated to the public?
Fujifilm PartnershipHow will you take advantage of the mentoring and other resources offered by Fujifilm as part of the Grant Award?
Schedule - What is your project design and timeline?
Budget - How will you utilize / allocate the grant award?

3. Portfolio of each indivdual involved in the project - Show us your past works and acommplishments. We are interested to know you more.

Download the Preformatted Cover Letter

*The submission must be a single document in PDF format.
*The file must include Preformatted Cover Letter, Project Proposal, and Portfolio.
*The file must be under 10MB in size.
*The document must be written in English, but it can be accompanied by the language of your choice.
*Language proficiency is not part of the judging criteria.