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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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Dr. Marsha Della Giustina Scholarship
Scholarship up to $2,000 from Radio Television Digital News Foundation (RTDNF)
Named in memory of Dr. Marsha Della Giustina, a trailblazing journalist and beloved educator, this scholarship honors her more than 50-year career in broadcast journalism and mentorship of thousands of … Last updated October 30, 2025
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David Louie Scholarship
Scholarship up to $2,000 from Radio Television Digital News Foundation (RTDNF)
The David Louie Scholarship, established in 2022, celebrates the 50-year career of veteran journalist David Louie, who was the first-ever recipient of the RTDNA Foundation’s inaugural scholarship in 1970. Created … Last updated October 30, 2025
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Carole Simpson Scholarship
Scholarship up to $2,000 from Radio Television Digital News Foundation (RTDNF)
Established in 1991 by trailblazing journalist Carole Simpson, this scholarship encourages and supports students of color pursuing careers in electronic journalism. Simpson—an RTDNA Foundation trustee and recipient of the Leonard … Last updated October 30, 2025
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Bob Horner Scholarship
Scholarship up to $2,500 from Radio Television Digital News Foundation (RTDNF)
The Bob Horner Scholarship, established in 2020 by veteran broadcast journalist Robert “Bob” Horner, supports undergraduate students pursuing careers in broadcast or video-driven journalism. Horner, who founded NBC News Channel … Last updated October 30, 2025
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Solutions Journalism Revenue Accelerator
Grant up to $10,000 from Solutions Journalism Network
The Solutions Journalism Network (SJN), in partnership with Blue Engine Collaborative, is launching the Solutions Journalism Revenue Accelerator to help news organizations grow revenue through subscriptions, membership, and/or individual donations … Last updated October 3, 2025