GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
$5,000 grant (one winner per cycle); runner-up receives an Arc'teryx photography prize pack
The current cycle closes June 3, 2026; winners announced June 16, 2026. Runs biannually — check the funder's site for future rounds.
FUNDING TYPE
Grant, Pitch Competition
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
One grant winner and one runner-up are selected per cycle, making this highly competitive.
The grant is awarded on a biannual basis by a panel of judges. Only one submission per entrant is allowed, so your pitch quality matters significantly.
WHAT IT TAKES
Develop a story pitch under 500 words with a clear production schedule — 2–5 hours
Gather photo samples via Google Drive, Dropbox, or Instagram link — 1–2 hours
Submit proposal through the Ori Magazine grant page before the deadline — 30 minutes
WORTH KNOWING
The funder explicitly prioritizes locally reported stories and backyard adventures, and only proposals with a clear plan and production schedule are considered — a vague or inspirational pitch without logistics will be screened out.
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