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Data-Driven Reporting Project
Grant, Training up to $35,000 from Northwestern University
The Data-Driven Reporting Project (DDRP) aims to support local news journalists and freelancers working on document-based investigative projects that serve local and/or underrepresented communities in the US and Canada. The … Last updated March 23, 2026
Arthur F. Burns Fellowship
Fellowship up to $5,500 from International Center for Journalists (ICFJ)
The Arthur F. Burns Fellowship gives working journalists a new opportunity to sharpen their reporting and writing skills, while learning about another country and transatlantic relations. This exchange sends U.S. … Last updated December 17, 2025
FIRE Virtual Newsroom
Grant up to $12,500 from FIRE Newsroom
The Virtual Newsroom offers a range of services, from open-records coaching and trained research assistance to legal review. Funding In some cases, Virtual Newsroom recipients also receive one of two … Last updated December 2, 2025
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The Fund for Black Journalism
Grant/Stipend from Local Media Association / Local Media Foundation
Black newspapers urgently need funding to provide the kind of leadership and good information readers seek in this moment. The Fund for Black Journalism aims to gather and apply funding … Last updated June 3, 2022
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The Fund for Local Journalism
Grant/Stipend up to $5,000 from Local Media Association / Local Media Foundation
The Fund for Local Journalism supports local investigative reporting projects that provide an important public service in communities across North America. Investigative reporting is an essential part of a healthy and … Last updated July 28, 2025
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The Pierre & Alexandra Boulat Grant
Grant up to $8,000 from Association Pierre et Alexandra Boulat
In order to to assist photojournalists struggling with the economic hardships associated with this profession, the Association is promoting an annual Grant of 8,000 euros, endowed for the eleventh time … Last updated December 2, 2025
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Gomma Photography Grant
Grant from Gomma Photography
The Gomma Photography Grant is a grant contest tailored to fund and support photographers working in various genre. Starting in 2014, the Gomma Grant has quickly acquired a reputation for being ethical … Last updated December 2, 2025
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FIRE Consultancy
Consultation, Rolling from FIRE Newsroom
The Editorial Consultancy provides a one-hour consultation with FIRE for tailored advice. Topics may range from specific reporting tips to strategy for story placement or funding. Consider applying for the … Last updated December 2, 2025
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Mary G. Hager Memorial Grant
Grant up to $1,000 from Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources
Mary Hager was the very first member of IJNR’s Board of Trustees, and served until her death in 2020. Mary was a versatile freelance writer who retired from Newsweek magazine … Last updated December 2, 2025
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