Applications Invited for GFX Challenge Grant Program 2025

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About the Organization

Fujifilm is involved in a wide range of business in the three fields of Healthcare, Electronics and Imaging through leveraging the expertise we have cultivated in photographic film. We aim to provide valuable products and services, and help to enhance the quality of life of people, as well as progress for society.

About the Grant

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.

Submit a project proposal for a chance to receive a $10,000 Global Grant Award, or a $5,000 Regional Grant Award, and take the first step in turning your creative idea into reality!

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

Eligibility

• The program is only open to individuals who are a resident of the countries / region listed in the section of "Entry Submission" at the bottom of this page.
• 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.

How to Apply

Deadline: August 31, 2025

Preparing the Project Proposal:  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.

• 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.
• 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 project: what you are trying to do?
• Objectives of your project: What are you trying to achieve?
• Evaluation and outcome measures: How will you measure the success of your project?
• Communications: Other than through Fujifilm’s efforts if you are a Grant Award Recipient, how will your project be communicated to the public?
• Fujifilm Partnership: How 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?
• 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

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