General Funding

Opportunity

The Philadelphia Local News Sustainability Initiative

Grant up to $150 from The Lenfest Institute

This two-year, $2 million grant program will provide core operating support and capacity-building funding to nonprofit and for-profit local news organizations in the Philadelphia region. The Philadelphia Local News Sustainability Initiative … Last updated July 30, 2023

Opportunity

Voices for Democracy Open Call

Grant up to $50,000 from New Media Ventures

New Media Ventures is looking to fund early-stage nonprofit organizations and for-profit companies in categories including: Emerging media properties & platforms with a culture-first approach; Community-based reporting reaching underserved or … Last updated April 27, 2023

Opportunity

Cross-field collaboration: Apply for a pilot grant to support civic science journalism

Grant up to $15,000 from Center for Cooperative Media

The Center for Cooperative Media at Montclair State University is delighted to announce a new grant opportunity in partnership with Rita Allen Foundation. The project aims to accelerate civic science journalism cross-field collaborations in the … Last updated February 26, 2023

Opportunity

New Mexico Local News Accelerator

Fellowship from New Mexico Local News Fund

The New Mexico Local News Fund is supporting another round of grants to support diverse local newsrooms in the state and help them reach financial sustainability through the New Mexico Local … Last updated February 26, 2023

Opportunity

Diversity and Inclusion in journalism grants

Grant up to $30 from Scripps Howard Foundation

The Scripps Howard Fund is seeking innovative ideas to get post-secondary students from diverse backgrounds invested in journalism and foster environments where all journalism students can actively participate and feel … Last updated July 31, 2023

| Applications open | Deadline: September 30, 2023

Opportunity

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

Opportunity

AJP General Outreach Form

Rolling from American Journalism Project

The AJP invests in the business capacity of digital newsrooms so they can grow sustainably, and it provides personalized coaching and access to training on best practices. The AJP funds … Last updated December 18, 2022

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Funder

TEGNA Foundation

Foundation

The TEGNA Foundation is a corporate foundation sponsored by TEGNA Inc. Through its Community Grant Program, TEGNA Foundation serves the greater good of our communities by supporting nonprofit activities where … Last updated October 31, 2022

Opportunity

Fund for the Triangle Responsive Grantmaking

Grant up to $10 from Triangle Community Foundation

Overview The Foundation knows that community needs aren’t limited to times when grant cycles have open applications, and that there are many more nonprofits doing important work than we can … Last updated March 25, 2023

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Opportunity

ZSR Fellowship

Fellowship up to $46,000 from Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation

The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation offers one two-year, full-time, paid fellowship (beginning July 1st) to an individual who demonstrates an interest in philanthropy, public policy, community service and/or the nonprofit … Last updated October 30, 2022

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Opportunity

NM Local News Matching Campaign

Grant up to $4,000 from New Mexico Local News Fund

The New Mexico Local News Fund will be running its second donation-matching campaign in the month of December 2022 to help promote the idea that local news is vital in … Last updated September 30, 2022

Opportunity

The Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation Grants

Grant, Rolling from The Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation

The Foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications. An organization may contact PCLB at any time to discuss the possibility of applying for funds. Prior to making an inquiry, please … Last updated August 27, 2022

Funder

The Poynter Institute

Non-profit

The Poynter Institute is a global leader in journalism. It is the world’s leading instructor, innovator, convener and resource for anyone who aspires to engage and inform citizens. … Last updated August 25, 2022

Opportunity

Cannon Charitable Interests

Grant, Rolling from The Cannon Foundation

For new and returning organizations, please click here to complete the Inquiry Form.  Once the completed Inquiry Form is received, staff will be in touch within 30 days. The system is not … Last updated July 19, 2022

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Funder

Online News Association

Professional Association

The Online News Association is the world’s largest digital journalism association. Membership includes journalists, technologists, executives, students, educators and other digital media professionals. ONA’s mission is to inspire and support … Last updated June 29, 2022

Opportunity

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

Opportunity

Health and Wellbeing Grants

Grant from Santa Fe Community Foundation

The Health & Wellbeing grants cycle takes place in the spring each year, in conjunction with the Community Health Funders Alliance. The 2022 spring grants cycle RFP opens April 1, … Last updated February 20, 2023

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Opportunity

Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship for Editorial Writing

Fellowship from Society of Professional Journalists

The Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship was established to enable a mid-career editorial writer or columnist to have time away from daily responsibilities for study and research. The cash award allows … Last updated May 22, 2022

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Opportunity

ICFJ Knight Fellowships

Fellowship from International Center for Journalists (ICFJ)

The International Center for Journalists offers two types of opportunities for an ICFJ Knight Fellowship: Candidates may either propose a Fellowship or apply to a Fellowship opening. No opportunities are … Last updated April 16, 2023

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Opportunity

Renaissance Journalism Grants and Fellowships

Fellowship, Grant from Renaissance Journalism

Grants Renaissance Journalism offers a limited number of grants in support of its initiatives designed to promote equity and social justice through improved journalism and storytelling. Renaissance Journalism accepts applications … Last updated June 2, 2022

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