Area of focus: Investigative Journalism
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 October 7, 2022
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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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The Abrams Nieman Fellowship for Local Investigative Journalism
Fellowship from The Nieman Foundation
The Abrams Nieman Fellowship for Local Investigative Journalism was created to bolster deeply reported local and regional news stories in underserved communities throughout the United States. Funded by the Abrams Foundation, … Last updated October 10, 2022
| Applications open | Deadline: January 31, 2023
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 June 2, 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 May 14, 2022
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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 May 14, 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 September 29, 2022
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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 July 30, 2022
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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 May 7, 2022
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Gary Marx Scholarship
Grant up to $1,700 from Investigative Reporters & Editors
Provides assistance to attend the IRE Conference, June 23-26, 2022. … Last updated May 7, 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 May 7, 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 May 7, 2022
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Napoli Management Group TV Scholarship
Grant up to $1,700 from Investigative Reporters & Editors
Provides assistance to attend the IRE Conference, June 23-26, 2022. Established by the Napoli Management Group to assist aspiring early-career watchdog journalists, who would not have the financial means, in receiving training at … Last updated May 7, 2022
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Eric B. Sager Scholarships
Grant up to $1,700 from Investigative Reporters & Editors
Provides assistance to the NICAR Conference, March 3-6, 2022, the IRE Conference, June 23-26, 2022. Established through an estate gift by the late Eric B. Sager, an IRE member from West Virginia, who … Last updated September 29, 2022
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Diversity Fellowships
Fellowship up to $1,700 from Investigative Reporters & Editors
Provides assistance to the NICAR Conference, March 3-6, 2022 and to the IRE Conference, June 23-26, 2022. The Diversity Fellowships are funded by the Philip L. Graham Fund, the IRE … Last updated September 29, 2022
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