GFX CHALLENGE GRANT PROGRAM 2025
MAKE YOUR NEXT GREAT IMAGE
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, the award recipients’ final content will be showcased in an exhibition as well as on the fujifilm-x.com website.
We invite applicants from Australia and New Zealand to submit a project proposal below from 30 June 2025 to 31 August 2025 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!
GRANT AWARD
HOW TO APPLY
Please read this page and the Program Rules for the Oceania (Australia and New Zealand) Region provided before submitting your application form at the end of this page.
ENTRY PERIOD
The application is open from 30 June 2025 to 31 August 2025
Eligibility
- The program is only open to individuals who are a resident of Australia and New Zealand
- 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.
PROPOSE A CREATIVE PROJECT
This is your opportunity to think big! Let us know what you've always wanted to create and help us see your creativity. Just remember that your submission must clearly communicate what you'd be able to accomplish if you received one of our global or regional grants. The program is global, and to treat each one of your proposals equally, we have set English as the common language of the program. Your proposal must be communicated in English. However, if English is not your first language, then your proposal can be accompanied by the language of your choice. Language proficiency is not part of the judging criteria.
*No purchase necessary to enter or win.
*A total approximate retail value of all grant awards offered in connection with this program is USD $229,500.
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.
1. Preformatted Cover Letter - 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. Download here.
2. A written Project Summary (in less than 1,500 words) – Each submission should address the below questions. 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 utilise / allocate the Grant Award funds?
3. Portfolio of each individual involved in the project - Show us your past work and accomplishments. We are interested and want to get to know you more. Share your social media channels.
Further grant award details, selection process and judges of the GFX Challenge Grant Award Program 2025 can be found on the Fujifilm Global website.
TAKE THE FIRST STEP IN TURNING YOUR CREATIVE IDEA INTO REALITY AND APPLY BELOW!