California

Opportunity

California Local News Fellowship

Fellowship from UC Berkeley School of Journalism

The California Local News Fellowship, a state-funded initiative housed at UC Berkeley, is accepting applications from California newsrooms for its fourth cohort. The program aims to strengthen local reporting across … Last updated November 25, 2025

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California Health Equity Impact Fund

Fellowship up to $10,000 from USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism

This program advances the Center for Health Journalism’s Impact Reporting model, which marries powerful narratives, data and community engagement to serve as a catalyst for change. Through their reporting, past … Last updated November 30, 2023

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Domestic Violence Symposium and Impact Reporting Fund

Fellowship up to $10,000 from USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism

Domestic violence affects more than 10 million Americans each year, and in California more than half of families have been impacted. Despite its scope, it is too often treated only … Last updated August 18, 2025

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California Health Equity Fellowship

Fellowship up to $10,000 from USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism

The California Health Equity Fellowship supports reporters across the Golden State who are pursuing ambitious projects on overlooked health and equity issues. Fellows identify the stories that need to be … Last updated August 18, 2025

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USC Annenberg California Fellowship

Fellowship up to $10,000 from USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism

Each year, USC Annenberg offers an all-expenses-paid Fellowship for California-based journalists and journalists based elsewhere who contribute primarily to California news outlets. The 2022 California Fellowship will be held April 18-22, 2022. The fellowship programs … Last updated April 21, 2022

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The Maynard 200 Fellowship: Empowering Journalists of Color

Fellowship

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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USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism National Fellowship

Fellowship up to $10,000 from USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism

The USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism National Fellowship helps journalists and newsrooms produce in-depth reporting on health, equity, and community well-being across the United States. Fellows receive funding, training, … Last updated August 18, 2025

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