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Big Idea Competition
Award, Grant up to $15,000 from The Lenfest Institute
A shark-tank–style pitch competition designed to surface bold, practical experiments that strengthen Pennsylvania’s local news ecosystem. The Big Idea Competition is part of the 2026 Keystone News Summit, whose overarching … Last updated March 12, 2026
2026 Next Challenge for Media & Journalism
Award up to $50,000 from Glen Nelson Center at American Public Media Group
The Next Challenge for Media & Journalism is the largest competition open to nonprofit and for-profit media startups in the United States. The Next Challenge isn’t just about funding startups, … Last updated February 19, 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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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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The Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling
Award up to $5,000 from International Center for Journalists (ICFJ)
The Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling, a collaboration between the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), the ONE Campaign, and the Elliott family, honors up-and-coming journalists in Africa … Last updated December 17, 2025
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Eugene S. Pulliam First Amendment Award
Award up to $10,000 from Society of Professional Journalists
The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Foundation’s Eugene S. Pulliam First Amendment Award to honor individuals, groups, or organizations that have upheld the values of the First Amendment, with a special … Last updated February 19, 2026
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RIAS Media Awards
Award from RIAS Berlin Commission
The RIAS Media Awards are presented in recognition of the achievements of RIAS Berlin between 1946 and 1993 as a transatlantic bridge committed to truth and democracy and the symbolic … Last updated September 20, 2025
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One World Media Awards
Award from One World Media Trust
The One World Media Awards 2025 celebrate underreported stories from around the world. They champion stories that demonstrate originality, creativity, and the potential to catalyze change. All entries must … Last updated September 20, 2025
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The Sigma Awards
Award up to $5,000 from The Sigma Awards
The Sigma Awards is a competition to celebrate the best data journalism from around the world. Striding into its fifth year, it’s also here to empower, elevate and enlighten the … Last updated December 2, 2025
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Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute The Reporting Award
Award up to $12,500 from Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute New York University
Launched in 2010, The Reporting Award award provides up to $12,500 for a significant work of journalism, in any medium, on an under-reported subject in the public interest. In establishing … Last updated October 13, 2025
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Evert Clark/Seth Payne Award for a young science journalist
Award up to $1,000 from Council for the Advancement of Science Writing
The award is intended to encourage young science writers by recognizing outstanding reporting and writing in any field of science. The 2025 winner will receive $1,000 and expenses to attend … Last updated October 13, 2025
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Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting
Award up to $5,000 from Council for the Advancement of Science Writing
The Victor Cohn Prize, established by the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing (CASW) in 2000, recognizes a writer whose work has made a profound and lasting contribution to … Last updated October 13, 2025
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