Current Opportunities


Use this page to browse and filter only those opportunities where the application window is currently open. Opportunities may be grants, stipends, fellowships, free or subsidized training, or in-kind services in support of local journalism efforts. View all opportunities | View opportunities accepting applications on a rolling basis

The Pierre & Alexandra Boulat Grant

Grant up to $8,000 from Association Pierre et Alexandra Boulat

In order to to assist photojournalists struggling with the economic hardships associated with this profession, the Association is promoting an annual Grant of 8,000 euros, endowed for the sixth year … Last updated April 30, 2023

| Applications open | Deadline: June 11, 2023 | Recurring

Economic Mobility focused on needs of community

Grant from Bank of America

Affordable HousingThe current environment has underscored the importance of safe, decent housing for an individual’s overall well-being, including health, educational success and future employment opportunities. Yet for many, access to … Last updated December 15, 2022

| Applications open | Deadline: June 23, 2023 | Recurring

Level I Funding

Grant up to $20,000 from National Geographic Society

Embark on a new era of exploration Who should apply If you have not yet received a grant from the National Geographic Society, are working to establish yourself further in … Last updated May 29, 2023

| Applications open | Deadline: June 27, 2023

Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting

Award up to $3,000 from Council for the Advancement of Science Writing

CASW established the Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting in 2000. Given annually, the prize seeks to honor a writer for a body of work published or … Last updated February 22, 2023

| Applications open | Deadline: June 30, 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 February 20, 2023

| Applications open | Deadline: June 30, 2023

Evert Clark/Seth Payne Award for a young science journalist

Award up to $1,000 from Council for the Advancement of Science Writing

The award is intended to encourage young science writers by recognizing outstanding reporting and writing in any field of science. The 2022 winner will receive $1,000. The award is given … Last updated October 7, 2022

| Applications open | Deadline: June 30, 2023 | Recurring

AI Accountability Fellowships

Fellowship up to $20,000 from Pulitzer Center

The eight-months-long Fellowship will provide journalists up to $20,000 to pursue their reporting project. The funds can be used to pay for records requests, travel expenses, data analysis, and stipends. … Last updated May 21, 2023

| Applications open | Deadline: July 1, 2023

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 February 26, 2023

| Applications open | Deadline: July 1, 2023 | Recurring

2023 NOVA Media Fellowship

Fellowship from NOVA Institute for Health of People Places and Planet

The Nova Media Fellowship supports print, broadcast, and digital journalists proposing to immerse themselves in the health field and complete media projects for publication/dissemination that acknowledge and explore the many … Last updated May 29, 2023

| Applications open | Deadline: July 5, 2023

Workplace Integrity: Do You Qualify as an Ally?

Training from The Freedom Forum Institute

Join the Freedom Forum’s Power Shift Project team for a free one-hour Workplace Integrity webinar that provides practical insights for men who want to be allies to women, people of … Last updated March 25, 2023

| Applications open | Deadline: July 12, 2023

USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism Data Fellowship

Fellowship from USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism

Data Fellowship offers journalists an opportunity to transform their reporting by training them to “interview the data” as if it were a human source. Equipped with the tools to find … Last updated May 29, 2023

| Applications open | Deadline: July 17, 2023 | Recurring

Grant Opportunities

Grant, Rolling from The Joyce Foundation

The Joyce Foundation accepts grant inquiries online throughout the year. Proposals are considered at meetings of the Foundation’s Board of Directors in April, July, and December. Applicants are strongly encouraged to … Last updated April 27, 2023

| Applications open | Deadline: August 2, 2023 | Recurring

Inasmuch Foundation Grants

Grant from Inasmuch Foundation

Inasmuch Foundation administers an open request cycle each spring and fall for all focus areas: Journalism, Education, Human Services and Community. The foundation’s summer cycle is invitation only. The foundation … Last updated February 26, 2023

| Applications open | Deadline: August 15, 2023 | Recurring

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 April 30, 2023

| Applications open | Deadline: August 21, 2023 | Recurring

FIJ Regular and Expedited Grants

Grant up to $10,000 from Fund for Investigative Journalism

FIJ provides three types of grants: Regular grants: FIJ reviews proposals three to four times a year for grants up to $10,000. Expedited grants: In rare cases, we provide expedited … Last updated May 29, 2023

| Applications open | Deadline: September 5, 2023 | Recurring

The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism

Fellowship up to $15,000 from The Harold W. McGraw, Jr, Center for Business Journalism

The Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Center for Business Journalism provides experienced journalists with grants up to $15,000 and the editorial support needed to produce deeply reported enterprise and investigative stories that delve … Last updated April 30, 2023

| Applications open | Deadline: September 30, 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

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