Newsroom Innovation
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
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
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
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
MacArthur Foundation Journalism and Media Grants
Grant from John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
The Journalism and Media program seeks to promote and amplify just and inclusive news and narratives, based on the belief that accurate and compelling media plays an important role in … Last updated August 27, 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
GNI Digital Foundations Lab
Training from Google News Initiative
The Lab’s goal is to build digital capabilities and technology infrastructure within small to medium-sized news organizations operating a digital-first business. The Lab consists of two phases: Phase 1 (3-4 … Last updated August 20, 2022
GNI North America Subscriptions Lab
Training from Google News Initiative
This Lab is intended for small to medium-sized news organizations with established skills, technical foundations and more than 2 years of experience with a subscriptions revenue model who are looking … Last updated August 20, 2022
GNI North America Sponsorships Lab
Training from Google News Initiative
This Lab is intended for small to medium-sized nonprofit or public service-oriented news organizations that seek to increase revenue from event sponsorships, sponsored content, and other earned revenue sources. Participants … Last updated August 20, 2022
Starling Journalism Lab
Starling is paving the way for journalists to use new tools for newsgathering and distribution. By identifying and exploring the use of open-source tools and best practices, Starling prototypes end-to-end … Last updated August 15, 2022
MJ Bear Fellowship
Fellowship from Online News Association
The one-year fellowship is designed to provide support and guidance to early-career journalists on a digital journalism project, as well as their own professional development. Themes for projects may include … Last updated March 31, 2023
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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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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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SPJ Foundation Grants
Grant from Society of Professional Journalists
Society of Professional Journalists Foundation grants primarily support SPJ and also provide support to organizations and causes that further our mission. Grant requests are first reviewed by the Foundation Grants … Last updated January 30, 2023
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The Maynard 200 Fellowship: Empowering Journalists of Color
One of the Maynard Institute’s core programs, the Maynard 200 Fellowship provides advanced training and mentorship to mid-career journalists of color for promoting their career growth and expanded leadership roles. … Last updated April 21, 2022
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The Knight Science Journalism Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT seeks to nurture and enhance the ability of journalists from around the world to accurately illuminate the complex intersection of science, technology and … Last updated October 10, 2022
American Press Institute
The American Press Institute advances an innovative and sustainable news industry by helping publishers understand and engage audiences, grow revenue, improve public-service journalism, and succeed at organizational change. … Last updated April 12, 2022
Meta Journalism Project
The Meta Journalism Project works with publishers around the world to strengthen the connection between journalists and the communities they serve. It also helps address the news industry’s core business … Last updated May 30, 2022
Doris O’Donnell Innovations in Investigative Journalism Fellowship
Fellowship up to $20,000 from Point Park University
The Center for Media Innovation at Point Park University is excited to announce the return of its $20,000 Doris O’Donnell Innovations in Investigative Journalism Fellowship. This marks the third year … Last updated June 3, 2022
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Inasmuch Foundation
Inasmuch Foundation champions journalism, education, human services, and community to improve the quality of life for Oklahomans. … Last updated December 19, 2022