Leica has announced the launch of the LOBA Women Grant, a new international funding initiative designed to support and elevate the work of female photographers. Introduced as part of the prestigious Leica Oskar Barnack Award, the grant expands the LOBA program beyond its established Main and Newcomer categories, offering dedicated recognition and financial backing for women working on ambitious photographic projects.
Applications for the inaugural LOBA Women Grant will open on February 11 and close on March 15, 2026. Open to professional female photographers aged 21 and over, the grant is global in scope and invites applicants to submit proposals for new photographic series.
The successful recipient will be awarded €10,000 (approx. $11,751.65) in project funding, along with a Leica Q camera and professional support throughout the development and production of their work.
For full details, see the link: LOBA Women Grant

