Last year over 10 million images were uploaded in the United States by the 2023 awardees of the OpenStreetMap US + Mapillary Camera Grant. Now, OSM US and Mapillary are back for round 2, with 40 cameras up for grabs to capture imagery across the country!
Street-level imagery is vital to the OSM community’s pedestrian-centered mapping efforts. This data allows mappers to verify details difficult to detect through aerial imagery, but that pedestrians and folks with mobility aids rely on daily (such as curb cuts, traffic signals and signs, and tactile pavings). OpenStreetMap US is excited to expand our support for this corner of the mapping world in addition to the Pedestrian Working Group and the upcoming Charting the Course theme at State of the Map US 2025.
The primary goals for round 2 of this program are to:
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Facilitate the capturing of updated, high-quality street-level imagery in major metropolitan areas across the United States.
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Create a community of imagery contributors that fosters the sharing of knowledge and resources.
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Make OpenStreetMap better with broader availability of open geospatial data.
This round also brings some exciting updates to the Camera Grant program:
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Sharing is caring: This year, you are encouraged to apply for a Camera Grant on behalf of your mapping-minded friends. We’re hoping to send cameras out to nonprofits, local governments, classrooms, and other community-oriented groups and organizations so the cameras can become a shared resource for mappers across the country.
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Community dashboard: If you become a 2025 Camera Grantee, your Mapillary contributions will be live on the OpenStreetMap US website! Other mappers and imagery contributors will be able to see your local impact in real time.
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Sustainability in mind: We understand that there’s a wide range of ways to contribute to the OpenStreetMap ecosystem, and capturing street-level imagery may not be your niche forever! If you find your camera sitting on the shelf for a while, OpenStreetMap US will help you identify other mappers in your area to loan or send the equipment to.
What’s included?
As a 2025 grantee, you’ll receive the 360° camera plus accessories to help you mount it to a bike or car. Each grant package includes:
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2025 GoPro MAX 360° camera
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Triple suction camera mount
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Selfie stick
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Tripod mount adapter
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256GB MicroSD card
How do I apply?
You’re in luck – applications open today! Before submitting yours, please review the Grantee Agreement and get in touch with grants@openstreetmap.us if you have any questions.
We’re looking for folks who have experience contributing to OpenStreetMap and Mapillary with a clear plan for how they’ll use the granted equipment. Applications will be reviewed by OpenStreetMap US and accepted on a rolling basis until all 40 grantees are selected.
Apply Now →This grant program is made possible with support from Meta.
