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News Revenue Hub Catalyst Subsidy Fund
Consultation, Training from News Revenue Hub
The News Revenue Hub is launching the Catalyst Subsidy Fund, an initiative designed to fuel innovation, experimentation and growth across the journalism ecosystem. The Catalyst Subsidy Fund will provide subsidized … Last updated February 3, 2026
| Applications open | Deadline: February 28, 2026
The Collier Prize for State Government Accountability
Award up to $25,000 from University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications
The Collier Prize for State Government Accountability recognizes the best U.S. professional reporting on state government accountability in any medium or on any platform. Entries will be judged on how … Last updated January 12, 2026
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How Government Responds – A Solutions Journalism Innovation Fund
Grant up to $4,000 from Solutions Journalism Network
This round of the Advancing Democracy Innovation Fund, led by the Solutions Journalism Network, will support reporting projects that highlight how government and civic institutions are responding to pressing challenges. … Last updated December 17, 2025
Advancing Democracy Innovation Fund
Microgrant, Rolling up to $4,000 from Solutions Journalism Network
The Solutions Journalism Network (SJN), Hearken and Trusting News are teaming up to provide selected newsrooms with up to $4,000 to support approaches to covering democracy that build trust, center … Last updated December 5, 2025
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Lenfest Creator Collaborative Program
Grant up to $100,000 from The Lenfest Institute
The Lenfest Institute’s Creator Collaborative Program offers funding for local news organizations to partner with independent creators and test strategies that strengthen audience growth, revenue, and community impact. Projects may … Last updated November 25, 2025
JournalismAI Innovation Challenge
Grant up to $100,000 from JournalismAI
The JournalismAI Innovation Challenge, supported by the Google News Initiative, is a 9-month program supporting small–medium news publishers experimenting with AI to improve audience intelligence and revenue growth. Focus areas:Projects … Last updated November 25, 2025
Better Life Lab Multimedia Reporting Grants
Grant from New America
The Better Life Lab at New America offers reporting grants for journalists and storytellers producing solutions-focused stories on the care crisis—from child care to disability, elder, and end-of-life care. Grants … Last updated November 25, 2025
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Peter F. Collier Award for Ethics in Journalism
Award up to $15,000 from The Ethics & Journalism Initiative at New York University
The Peter F. Collier Award for Ethics in Journalism, administered by the Ethics & Journalism Initiative at NYU’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute, honors student and professional journalists who demonstrate … Last updated November 25, 2025
Hans Staiger Investigative Reporting Award
Award up to $5,000 from International Center for Journalists (ICFJ)
The Hans Staiger Investigative Reporting Award, administered by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), honors the late Hans A. Staiger, a longtime BBC journalist and media development consultant who helped … Last updated November 4, 2025
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Gary L. Hanson International Reporting Fellowship
Fellowship up to $2,500 from Radio Television Digital News Foundation (RTDNF)
The Gary L. Hanson International Reporting Fellowship was established in honor of Gary Hanson, a former RTDNA chair and lifelong advocate for journalism and education. This fellowship celebrates Hanson’s dedication … Last updated October 30, 2025
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Vada & Col. Barney Oldfield National Security Reporting Fellowship
Fellowship up to $1,000 from Radio Television Digital News Foundation (RTDNF)
The Vada & Col. Barney Oldfield National Security Reporting Fellowship was established by the RTDNA Foundation Board of Trustees in honor of Vada and Col. Barney Oldfield, both distinguished military … Last updated October 30, 2025
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N.S. Bienstock Fellowship
Fellowship up to $2,500 from Radio Television Digital News Foundation (RTDNF)
The N.S. Bienstock Fellowship was established in 1999 by Richard Leibner and Carole Cooper, founders of the talent agency N.S. Bienstock (now part of United Talent Agency). This fellowship recognizes … Last updated October 30, 2025
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Michele Clark Fellowship
Fellowship up to $1,000 from Radio Television Digital News Foundation (RTDNF)
The Michele Clark Fellowship honors the legacy of CBS News correspondent Michele Clark, who was killed in a plane crash while on assignment in 1972. The fellowship is awarded to … Last updated October 30, 2025
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Presidents Scholarship
Scholarship up to $2,500 from Radio Television Digital News Foundation (RTDNF)
The Presidents Scholarship honors former RTDNA Presidents, including Theodore Koop, Bruce Dennis, James McCulla, John Salisbury, Bruce Palmer, Dick Cheverton, Jim Byron, Ben Chatfield, and John Hogan. Two scholarships are … Last updated October 30, 2025
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Pete Wilson Scholarship
Scholarship up to $2,000 from Radio Television Digital News Foundation (RTDNF)
The Pete Wilson Journalism Scholarship, established in 2007, honors the late Pete Wilson, a respected San Francisco television and radio journalist. The award supports undergraduate or graduate students from or … Last updated October 30, 2025
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Mike Reynolds Scholarship
Scholarship up to $1,000 from Radio Television Digital News Foundation (RTDNF)
The Mike Reynolds Scholarship honors the legacy of Mike Reynolds, a respected assignment and managing editor at KCCI-TV in Des Moines, Iowa, who passed away in 1988 at age 45. … Last updated October 30, 2025
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Lou & Carole Prato Scholarship
Scholarship up to $1,000 from Radio Television Digital News Foundation (RTDNF)
The Lou & Carole Prato Sports Reporting Scholarship honors Louis F. Prato, a longtime RTDNA and RTDNA Foundation leader who dedicated more than 30 years to advancing excellence in journalism. … Last updated October 30, 2025
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Lee Thornton Scholarship
Scholarship up to $2,000 from Radio Television Digital News Foundation (RTDNF)
The Lee Thornton Scholarship honors the trailblazing journalist and educator Lee Thornton, the first African American woman to cover the White House for a major television network (CBS) and to … Last updated October 30, 2025
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George Foreman Tribute to Lyndon B. Johnson Scholarship
Scholarship up to $6,000 from Radio Television Digital News Foundation (RTDNF)
Created by Olympic gold medalist and world boxing champion George Foreman, this scholarship honors both President Lyndon B. Johnson and RTDNA Foundation founder Barney Oldfield—two figures who profoundly influenced Foreman’s … Last updated October 30, 2025
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Ed Bradley Scholarship
Scholarship up to $10,000 from Radio Television Digital News Foundation (RTDNF)
Established in 1994 by legendary journalist Ed Bradley, this scholarship honors his groundbreaking career and commitment to diversity in journalism. Best known for his award-winning work on CBS News’ 60 … Last updated October 30, 2025
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