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IRE Journalist of Color Investigative Reporting Fellowship
Fellowship up to $5,500 from Investigative Reporters & Editors
Provides assistance to attend a Data Journalism Bootcamp, the NICAR Conference, the IRE Conference and more. The year-long program is intended to prepare and support a journalist of color for a solid career in investigative … Last updated June 29, 2023
| Applications open | Deadline: October 5, 2023 | Recurring
The W. Eugene Smith Grant
Fellowship, Grant up to $45,000 from W. Eugene Smith Memorial Fund
The W. Eugene Smith Grant is presented annually to a photographer whose past work and proposed project, as judged by a panel of experts, follows the tradition of W. Eugene … Last updated July 30, 2023
| Applications open | Deadline: October 15, 2023 | Recurring
Press Freedom Incentive Fund
Grant up to $4,000 from PEN America
PEN America’s Press Freedom Incentive Fund is designed to support PEN America Members, writers, and activists to mobilize their local communities around press freedom, helping to strengthen the national constituency behind this … Last updated December 15, 2022
| Applications open | Deadline: October 30, 2023
F.M. Kirby Grants
Grant from F.M. Kirby Foundation
The Foundation has no required application format, but believes that a solicitation includes: a report on the use of previous grants received from the F. M. Kirby Foundation (applicable to … Last updated January 28, 2023
| Applications open | Deadline: October 31, 2023 | Recurring
Driehaus Foundation Grants
Grant from Richard H. Driehaus Foundation
Opportunity Description Description The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. If, after carefully reading the grantmaking guidelines in the relevant program area, you believe your organization might … Last updated August 26, 2023
| Applications open | Deadline: November 1, 2023
Rory Peck Training Fund
Rolling, Training from Rory Peck Trust
The Rory Peck Training Fund enables freelance journalists to gain the essential skills and knowledge needed to work in difficult and potentially dangerous situations. Launched in 2000, the Training Fund … Last updated April 30, 2023
| Applications open | Deadline: December 8, 2023 | Recurring
AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship
Fellowship from American Association for the Advancement of Science
This 10-week summer program places science, engineering, and mathematics students at media organizations nationwide. Fellows use their academic training as they research, write, and report today’s headlines, sharpening their abilities … Last updated July 31, 2023
| Applications open | Deadline: January 1, 2024 | Recurring
Mebane Foundation Grants
Grant from Mebane Foundation
The Foundation asks that you first complete a phone interview with its president. At that time it will be able to let you know whether your proposal generally meets the Foundation’s objectives … Last updated July 26, 2023
| Applications open | Deadline: January 1, 2024 | Recurring
FIJ Emergency Grant: Threats to Democracy in the U.S.
Grant, Rolling up to $10,000 from Fund for Investigative Journalism
he Fund for Investigative Journalism today launched an emergency grant program for stories on threats to democracy in the United States. Emergency grants are available for investigative stories that break … Last updated June 28, 2023
| Applications open | Deadline: January 1, 2024
TEGNA Foundation Grants
Grant up to $5,000 from TEGNA Foundation
The TEGNA Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in communities served by TEGNA Inc. The Community Grant program serves to address local community needs. As community needs differ by region, please check … Last updated August 26, 2023
| Applications open | Deadline: March 1, 2024 | Recurring
Level II Funding
Grant up to $100,000 from National Geographic Society
Level II Grants are extremely competitive and recipients receive funding up to $100,000. At this funding level, grantees will provide mentorship within the Explorer community, contribute their expertise, and participate … Last updated June 28, 2023
| Applications open | Deadline: April 11, 2024
E.W. Scripps Legal Fellowship
Fellowship up to $80,000 from Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
The E.W. Scripps Legal Fellowship is a two-year fellowship that focuses on supporting local enterprise and investigative journalism, bolstering access to public records and encouraging greater government transparency. The E.W. … Last updated July 31, 2023
| Applications open | Deadline: October 1, 2024 | Recurring