Application Deadline:
02 November 2025
About Organisation
The Environmental Photography Award is a flagship initiative of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, one of the leading institutions dedicated to environmental protection and sustainability. As a core pillar of its Green Shift initiative, the award promotes environmental awareness through powerful visual storytelling. The Foundation’s mission is to inspire collective action for the planet by showcasing impactful images that highlight the challenges and beauty of the natural world. Each year, the award becomes a global platform for photographers to share their perspectives on pressing environmental issues while engaging international audiences in meaningful dialogue on sustainability.
About the Grant
The Environmental Photography Award celebrates photographers who use their craft to raise awareness about environmental protection. Entries are accepted in five categories: Polar Regions, Forests, Ocean, Humanity versus Nature, and Changemakers. The Grand Prize winner will receive €5,000 and an invitation to the Monaco exhibition opening ceremony. Category winners each receive €1,000, while the Public Award and Students’ Choice Award carry €500 each, with unique opportunities such as visiting the Amazon Research Station in Ecuador. Shortlisted works are showcased in the annual Monaco exhibition, featured in an international tour, and published in the award’s annual book, giving photographers global visibility and recognition.
Who can Apply?
The award is open globally to photographers of all nationalities aged 18 or above by 2 November 2025. Each participant may submit up to 25 images across the five categories. All images must have been taken within the past five years and submitted via the Photocrowd platform. Entries are free of charge. The jury emphasizes authenticity, ethical storytelling, and respect for wildlife, people, and habitats. AI-generated or augmented images are strictly prohibited, and finalists may be required to provide RAW files and supporting details to verify authenticity. Around 10,000 submissions are received annually, with 36 finalists chosen by an international jury of professional photographers.
How to Apply?
Interested photographers must submit their entries online via the Photocrowd platform. Each applicant may upload up to 25 images across categories. Ensure submissions meet technical requirements, are shot within the last five years, and comply with authenticity and ethical guidelines.
Application Deadline
The deadline to apply is 02 November 2025.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
