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Knight-Bagehot Fellowship in Economics and Business Journalism
Fellowship up to $60,000 from Columbia Journalism School
The Knight-Bagehot Fellowship in Economics and Business Journalism offers qualified journalists the opportunity to enhance their understanding and knowledge of business, economics, finance and technology, as well as gain a … Last updated December 19, 2022
| Applications open | Deadline: January 31, 2023 | Recurring
Soros Justice Media Fellowships
Fellowship up to $85,000 from Open Society Foundations
The Soros Justice Media Fellowships support writers, print and broadcast journalists, artists, filmmakers, and other individuals with distinctive voices proposing to complete media projects that engage and inform, spur debate … Last updated November 26, 2022
| Applications open | Deadline: January 31, 2023 | Recurring
RIAS Media Awards
Award up to $12,000 from RIAS Berlin Commission
The RIAS Media Prize is intended to help strengthen the diversityof transatlantic dialogue and to deepen interest in GermanAmerican relations. Germany and the USA are each facing newdirections in many … Last updated November 26, 2022
| Applications open | Deadline: January 31, 2023 | Recurring
Nieman Fellowship (U.S. citizens)
Fellowship from The Nieman Foundation
A Nieman Fellowship is an extraordinary, transformative learning opportunity open to journalists working in all media in every country around the world. Those selected for the program spend two full … Last updated October 10, 2022
| Applications open | Deadline: January 31, 2023 | Recurring
Bloomberg-UNC-Berkeley Business Journalism Diversity Program
Training from UC Berkeley School of Journalism
The Bloomberg Business Journalism Diversity Program is a partnership with the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media and the Graduate School of Journalism at UC, Berkeley that welcomes students who are interested … Last updated January 24, 2023
| Applications open | Deadline: February 1, 2023 | Recurring
Berlin Program for Students of Journalism and International Affairs
Fellowship from RIAS Berlin Commission
US university students are invited to apply for a three-week intensive study program on journalism in Germany. Funded largely by a grant from the German government and organized by the RIAS … Last updated January 14, 2023
| Applications open | Deadline: February 1, 2023 | Recurring
Spencer Education Fellowship
Fellowship from Columbia Journalism School
The Spencer Fellowship offers an extraordinary opportunity for journalists and educators in- and outside of the U.S. to spend an academic year at Columbia University researching and producing journalism about … Last updated December 19, 2022
| Applications open | Deadline: February 1, 2023 | Recurring
Knight Wallace Fellowship (U.S. citizens)
Fellowship from Wallace House at the University of Michigan
The Knight-Wallace Fellowships offer accomplished journalists a unique opportunity: study and collaborative learning at the University of Michigan to deepen knowledge, develop new ideas and address challenges facing the journalism … Last updated June 3, 2022
| Applications open | Deadline: February 1, 2023 | Recurring
Residential Fellowship
Fellowship from Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute
Residential fellowships are designed for individuals who want to collaborate with RJI staff, students and faculty on-site at our institute in Columbia, Missouri. Residential fellows spend eight months on campus … Last updated October 30, 2022
| Applications open | Deadline: February 3, 2023
Nonresidential Fellowship
Fellowship up to $20,000 from Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute
Nonresidential fellowships can tackle something you are interested in pursuing on your own or something that could benefit a current employer. You do not need to live in Columbia but … Last updated October 30, 2022
| Applications open | Deadline: February 3, 2023
Institutional Fellowship
Fellowship from Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute
Institutional fellowships are designed to unlock some of the thoughtful, meaningful ideas in your newsroom or company that for various reasons haven’t been able to be explored yet. RJI will … Last updated October 30, 2022
| Applications open | Deadline: February 3, 2023
Free Power Shift Project Webinar: Inclusive Leadership
Training from The Freedom Forum Institute
Join the Power Shift Project’s Jill Geisler for a free webinar that examines eight things inclusive leaders do — not just in theory, but in practice. Inclusive leaders advance the success and … Last updated December 19, 2022
| Applications open | Deadline: February 7, 2023
2023 Philadelphia Media Founders Exchange
Grant, Training from The Lenfest Institute
Applications are now open for the 2023 Philadelphia Media Founders Exchange, a community-grounded accelerator program supporting BIPOC media and news entrepreneurs through training, one-on-one coaching, and grantmaking. The Philadelphia Media Founders … Last updated January 28, 2023
| Applications open | Deadline: February 9, 2023
The Alexia Grants
Grant up to $20,000 from The Alexia Foundation
The Alexia awards grants to student and professional visual journalists to help them produce projects that inspire change by addressing topics that are socially significant. See rules below for details … Last updated January 26, 2023
| Applications open | Deadline: February 9, 2023 | Recurring
One World Media Awards
Award from One World Media Trust
Across 15 categories, the awards celebrate and recognize the best media coverage of the global south; stories that break through stereotypes, change the narrative and connect people across cultures. The … Last updated December 27, 2022
| Applications open | Deadline: February 9, 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 December 19, 2022
| Applications open | Deadline: February 15, 2023 | Recurring
American Journalist Project Local News Incubator
Grant from American Journalism Project
Individuals and small teams with ideas for new local news organizations can apply for this 18-month incubator, which will provide both startup capital and expert counsel. For this cohort, the … Last updated December 18, 2022
| Applications open | Deadline: February 15, 2023
Economic mobility focused on needs of individuals and families
Grant from Bank of America
Coronavirus has had a significant impact on all populations and a disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations who have experienced increased unemployment and higher levels of infection. As we emerge from … Last updated December 15, 2022
| Applications open | Deadline: February 17, 2023 | Recurring
Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute The Reporting Award
Award up to $12,500 from Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute New York University
Launched in 2010, The Reporting Award award provides up to $12,500 for a significant work of journalism, in any medium, on an under-reported subject in the public interest. In establishing … Last updated January 24, 2023
| Applications open | Deadline: February 21, 2023 | Recurring
Inge Morath Award
Grant up to $7 from Magnum Foundation
The Inge Morath Award is given annually, by the members of Magnum Photos, to a woman photographer under 30 years of age to support the completion of a long-term documentary … Last updated January 24, 2023
| Applications open | Deadline: February 22, 2023 | Recurring