How much funding does NIAF Photo Contest provide?

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When is the deadline for NIAF Photo Contest?

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How often is NIAF Photo Contest offered?

NIAF Photo Contest runs on an annual cycle.

NIAF Photo Contest

National Italian American Foundationinc

Foundation Annual Grants for Arts

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Amateur and professional photographers welcome
Annual theme varies (past themes: "Made in Italy," "That's Amore")

Overview

Annual photography competition for amateurs and professionals celebrating Italian culture and heritage through visual imagery. Contests have featured themes such as "Made in Italy" (2018) and "That's Amore" (2017).

Grand Prize:

Hosting at NIAF Anniversary Gala Weekend
Round-trip flights included
Two-night hotel stay at Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
Tickets to all Gala events
One-year NIAF Associate Membership

Runner-Up Prizes:

One-year NIAF Associate Memberships for second-place winners
Honorable mentions and semi-finalists recognized

Award Details:

Grand Prize Winner receives all-expenses-paid trip to NIAF's Anniversary Gala Weekend
Multiple second-place winners selected
Winning photos displayed at Expo Siciliana during NIAF Gala Weekend
Published in NIAF's social media and Ambassador magazine

Eligibility:

Amateur and professional photographers welcome
Annual theme varies (past themes: "Made in Italy," "That's Amore")

Selection Process:

Judges evaluate technical quality and composition
Theme interpretation considered
Top 6 winners selected from approximately 22 semi-finalists out of 150+ submissions

Historic Information:

Fifth annual contest in 2017
Sixth annual contest in 2018

Contact Information:

National Italian American Foundation
Address: Amb. Peter F. Secchia Building, 1860 19th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202-387-0600
Email: information@niaf.org
Federal ID: 52-1071723

What National Italian American Foundationinc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 9
Total given: $106K
Median grant: $10K
Range: $6,000–$25K

By dollars: New York 48%, Missouri 18%, California 14%. Top recipient cities: New York, NY; Los Angeles, CA; Kansas City, MO.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

La Scuola D'Italia Guglielmo Marconi · New York, NY

Grant to support 2024 niaf ernest l. pellegri la scuola scholarship (payment 1/4)

$25K
Italian American Museum of Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA

Grant for creative minds: italian american inventors and innovators exhibit

$15K
College Life Italia LLC DBA Rome City Institute · Kansas City, MO

Grant to support rome city institute scholarship fund

$12K
Arlington Museum of Art · Arlington, TX

Grant to support pompeii: the immortal city exhibit

$10K
J Alexander Productions · Wilmington, DE

2024 niaf/de laurentiis film prizes program grant

$10K