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Level I Funding

Grant up to $20,000 from National Geographic Society

Embark on a new era of exploration Who should apply If you have not yet received a grant from the National Geographic Society, are working to establish yourself further in … Last updated October 15, 2023

Opportunity

Belk Foundation Spring Cycle

Grant from Belk Foundation

The Belk Foundation doesn’t just invest with money. The foundation invests with time, with advocacy, with action. It pursues its mission with a hands-on approach, working “on the ground” and … Last updated February 19, 2026

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Fund for Investigative Journalism: Regular Grants

Grant up to $10,000 from Fund for Investigative Journalism

The Fund for Investigative Journalism provides grants and other support for reporters to produce high-quality, unbiased, nonpartisan investigative stories that have an impact. Freelance journalists, staff reporters and media outlets … Last updated March 23, 2026

| Applications open | Deadline: April 27, 2026 | Recurring

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Economic Mobility focused on needs of community

Grant from Bank of America

Affordable HousingThe current environment has underscored the importance of safe, decent housing for an individual’s overall well-being, including health, educational success and future employment opportunities. Yet for many, access to … Last updated November 30, 2023

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Machine Learning Reporting Grants

Grant, Rolling up to $25,000 from Pulitzer Center

The Pulitzer Center’s Machine Learning Reporting Grants support innovative, data-driven journalism projects that use machine learning (ML), natural language processing, and other advanced techniques to tackle underreported systemic issues. About … Last updated August 21, 2025

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Gender Equality Grant

Grant, Rolling up to $5,000 from Pulitzer Center

The Pulitzer Center’s Gender Equality Grant supports investigative and data-driven journalism projects focused on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls worldwide. This opportunity is open to independent … Last updated August 21, 2025

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Data Journalism Grants

Grant, Rolling up to $20,000 from Pulitzer Center

The Pulitzer Center supports innovative data-driven journalism projects that highlight underreported issues. Open to U.S. and international journalists, freelancers, and newsrooms. Seeks proposals that use advanced data methods (e.g., machine … Last updated August 21, 2025

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U.S. Local News Reporting Grants

Grant, Rolling from Pulitzer Center

The Pulitzer Center’s U.S. Local News Grant initiative funds enterprise and investigative reporting projects in partnership with local U.S. outlets. These grants support ambitious, underreported stories that tackle systemic issues … Last updated August 21, 2025

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Global Reporting Grants

Grant, Rolling up to $10,000 from Pulitzer Center

The Pulitzer Center’s Global Reporting Grants support in-depth, high-impact reporting on underreported global issues. This “catch-all” grant has no restrictions on topic or location and is open to freelance and … Last updated August 21, 2025

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