Investigative Journalism
News Corp Media Fellowship for Digital Innovation
Fellowship, Training from International Center for Journalists (ICFJ)
In collaboration with News Corp and The Wall Street Journal, ICFJ is offering journalists from around the world an opportunity to sharpen their digital journalism skills, as well as support … Last updated February 26, 2023
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Ida B. Wells Fellowship
Fellowship up to $25 from Type Media Center
The Ida B. Wells Fellowship, founded in 2016, promotes diversity in journalism by helping to create a pipeline of investigative reporters who come from underrepresented backgrounds, and bring those experiences, … Last updated February 22, 2023
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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
2023 California Health Equity Fellowship
Fellowship up to $2,000 from USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism
Who can apply? California-based professional journalists (including freelancers and national correspondents with California-focused projects). The Center for Health Journalism has accepted reporters in the past across all levels, from the … Last updated December 15, 2022
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California Health Equity Impact Fund
Grant up to $10,000 from USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism
The USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism Health Equity Impact Fund is designed for journalists who think big and want to make a difference by bringing untold stories to light … Last updated October 30, 2022
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Field Foundation Winter Cycle
Grant up to $15,000 from Field Foundation of Illinois
The Field Foundation seeks to change how news production and storytelling reflect Chicago and create a more equitable, connected and inclusive local media ecosystem in which the stories of all … Last updated August 26, 2023
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Threats to Democracy in the U.S.
Grant, Rolling from Pulitzer Center
The Pulitzer Center is seeking proposals for enterprise stories that focus on threats to democratic institutions in the United States. Topics can include, but are not limited to, voting suppression; … Last updated September 24, 2022
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FIJ Diversity Fellowship 2022
Fellowship up to $30,000 from Fund for Investigative Journalism
The Fund for Investigative Journalism is offering three, six-month Diversity Fellowships. The fellowships are open to individual applicants from groups underrepresented in investigative journalism due to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, … Last updated August 25, 2022
The Poynter Institute

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
Online News 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
The UC Berkeley – 11th Hour Food and Farming Journalism Fellowship
The UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism offers ten $10,000 journalism fellowship per year. Aimed at early and mid career journalists, the fellowship presents an opportunity to report ambitious long form print … Last updated May 22, 2022
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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
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National Endowment for Democracy grants for media projects
Grant from International Center for Journalists (ICFJ)
Independent media organizations, civic groups and associations can apply. The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is seeking proposals for projects that advance democratic goals and strengthen democratic institutions. NED encourages applications from organizations … Last updated April 16, 2023
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The Sigma Awards 2022
Award up to $5,000 from The Sigma Awards
The Sigma Awards is a competition to celebrate the best data journalism from around the world. Striding into its third year, it’s also here to empower, elevate and enlighten the … Last updated December 19, 2022
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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
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Freelance Fellowship
Fellowship up to $2,500 from Investigative Reporters & Editors
Provides cash awards to assist independent journalists with investigative projects. Created in 2008, the fellowships are awarded for project proposals which demonstrate impact, breadth and significance. Proposals that deal with … Last updated June 29, 2023
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Mike Levine Journalism Education Fund
Fellowship up to $400 from Investigative Reporters & Editors
The fund is underwriting a fellowship for journalists with less than five years of experience to attend the annual IRE Conference in June. … Last updated March 25, 2023
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Gary Marx Scholarship
Grant up to $1,700 from Investigative Reporters & Editors
Established by long-time IRE member David Jackson who established the Gary Marx Journalism Fund to honor a trusted Chicago Tribune colleague, Gary Marx, and hopefully to inspire the new generation of investigative … Last updated December 19, 2022
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Godfrey Wells Stancill Fellowship
Fellowship up to $1,700 from Investigative Reporters & Editors
Provides assistance to the IRE Conference, June 23-26, 2022. … Last updated December 19, 2022
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James Richard Bennett Scholarship
Fellowship up to $1,700 from Investigative Reporters & Editors
Provides assistance to attend the IRE Conference, June 23-26, 2022. … Last updated March 25, 2023
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