The Eidolon Centre for Everyday Photography operates at the intersection of photographic heritage and contemporary image culture, with a dedicated focus on vernacular practices—the snapshots, family albums, institutional archives, and social media flows that constitute the vast majority of photographic production. The 2026 Grant is designed to identify and support projects that uncover phenomena, collections, histories, and trends within this domain, offering new interpretations and analyses that might otherwise remain outside the purview of mainstream photographic discourse. Each selected project will contribute to the enrichment of the institution's programme in the coming year, meaning that grantees are not merely recipients of funding but participants in a broader curatorial conversation. The grant equally values historical investigation and contemporary critique, seeking to illuminate how historical photographic traditions continue to shape society and visual communication today, while also examining the impact of emerging digital and social media practices on current visual trends and sociocultural formations. This is a rolling, no-fee opportunity open internationally. It is intended for those with a serious, sustained interest in everyday imaging—whether articulated through artistic practice, academic research, or independent scholarship. The grant does not prescribe a single methodological approach; rather, it seeks proposals that demonstrate rigor, originality, and a clear understanding of how vernacular photography functions as both a historical record and a living, evolving form of visual culture.