Domestic Violence Symposium and Impact Reporting Fund

Domestic violence affects more than 10 million Americans each year, and in California more than half of families have been impacted. Despite its scope, it is too often treated only as a criminal or private issue rather than a public health epidemic. The Domestic Violence Symposium and Impact Fund equips journalists to cover this crisis with nuance, sensitivity, and a focus on solutions.

Reporters with a California-focused idea who attend the annual symposium are eligible to apply for a reporting grant from the Domestic Violence Impact Reporting Fund.

Program Benefits

  • $2,000–$10,000 reporting grant to support in-depth projects
  • Five months of professional mentorship from a veteran journalist
  • Eligibility to compete for an engagement grant of $1,000–$2,000, with priority for projects partnering with community-based organizations and including first-person storytelling

Who Should Apply

Journalists with California-based reporting ideas that examine domestic violence as a public health issue and aim to raise awareness, accountability, and potential solutions.

Opportunity offered by:

USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism

Helping journalists investigate health challenges and solutions in their communities with fact-based, rigorous reporting that serves as a catalyst for change. The Center for Health Journalism has trained more than…
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Contact for application information
Opportunity type

Fellowship

Location(s) where available

California

Minimum grant amount

$1000

Maximum grant amount

$10000

Areas of focus

Equity/Inclusion
Mental Health
Underrepresented Community(ies)

This is a recurring opportunity