Funders
Funders may be foundations, companies, academic institutions or other sources of grants, stipends, fellowships or in-kind services to support local journalism.
Renaissance Journalism
Nonprofit funder with focus towards encouraging journalism projects that take advantage of the tech-rich resource environment of the 21st century. They push initiatives and fund projects that force journalists to … Last updated May 30, 2022
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press provides pro bono legal representation, amicus curiae support, and other legal resources to protect First Amendment freedoms and the newsgathering rights of … Last updated May 30, 2022
Reporters Without Borders
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) defends the right of every human being to have access to free and reliable information. This right is essential to know, understand, form an opinion and … Last updated May 30, 2022
Reporting on Addiction
Reporting on Addiction is collaborative movement to improve how the media reports on addiction. … Last updated June 9, 2025
Reva and David Logan Family Foundation
The Foundation is a Chicago-based family foundation that provides strategic grants to support social justice, the arts and investigative journalism both in Chicago and around the world. Dedicated to lasting … Last updated May 30, 2022
RIAS Berlin Commission
The RIAS Berlin Commission is a binational organization for the promotion of German-American understanding in the field of broadcasting. Pursuant to the Agreement signed on May 19, 1992 between the … Last updated May 14, 2022
Richard H. Driehaus Foundation
Richard H. Driehaus, a successful investment advisor, made his first public philanthropic gesture in 1983, when he established his eponymous foundation. For the next decade, the Foundation made grants totaling … Last updated November 26, 2022
Rita Allen Foundation
Since 1953, the Rita Allen Foundation has been shaped by the contributions of many people. The Foundation was established in 1953 and is based in Princeton, New Jersey. Its financial … Last updated December 18, 2022
Rory Peck Trust
The Rory Peck Trust is dedicated to the support, safety and welfare of freelance newsgatherers around the world. The Rory Peck Trust provides practical and financial support to freelance journalists … Last updated May 30, 2022
Santa Fe Community Foundation
Community philanthropy organization that focuses giving around efforts that address social cultural, racial and economic disparities, cultivate the arts for diverse audiences and help promote a healthy environment. They are … Last updated May 30, 2022
Science Magazine
The major focus of the journal is publishing important original scientific research and research reviews, but Science also publishes science-related news, opinions on science policy and other matters of interest to scientists and others … Last updated May 30, 2022
Scripps Howard Foundation
The Scripps Howard Foundation is the philanthropic arm of The E.W. Scripps Company. In partnership with the company and the Scripps and Howard families, it is dedicated to bringing about … Last updated November 11, 2022
Sisters of Mercy North Carolina
The Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Foundation is a ministry of the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas operating exclusively for their Community and extending their outreach through … Last updated May 30, 2022
Society of Environmental Journalists
Nonprofit membership association of professional journalists dedicated to improving coverage on environment-related issues. https://www.sej.org/about-sej/vision-and-mission … Last updated May 30, 2022
Society of Professional Journalists
The Society of Professional Journalists is the nation’s most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior. Founded in 1909 … Last updated March 25, 2022
Southerly
Southerly is an independent, non-profit 501(c)3 media organization that serves communities in the South who face environmental injustice and are most at-risk of the effects of climate change. It does … Last updated August 25, 2022
Stand Together Fellowships
History demonstrates that people are capable of extraordinary things when they have the freedom and opportunity to learn, contribute, and succeed. But too often, barriers of all kinds stand in the way … Last updated May 30, 2022
Stand Together Trust
The Stand Together Trust partners with social entrepreneurs who have a passion and personal knowledge in their subject area and deep belief in the dignity of all people. It seeks … Last updated May 30, 2022
Stanford School of Medicine
The Stanford School of Medicine is part of Stanford University. It aims to improve health through leadership, diversity, collaborative discoveries, and innovation in health care, education and research. … Last updated May 12, 2025
Stanford University Strengthening Democracy Challenge
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