Opportunities

Opportunities may be grants, stipends, fellowships, free or subsidized training, or in-kind services in support of local journalism efforts. View opportunities with applications open now | View opportunities with applications accepted on a rolling basis

Level I Funding

Grant up to $20000 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

Project management for journalism collaborations

Training from Solutions Journalism Network

Navigating the challenges of a journalism collaborative is like steering a ship through stormy waters—multiple elements must align for a smooth journey.In this interactive session, you’ll gain practical insights into … Last updated October 15, 2023

Solutions Journalism 101

Training from Solutions Journalism Network

As part of Solutions Journalism Network’s work to center equity and inclusion, it’s giving journalists tools to provide more accurate narratives about marginalized communities. Asset-Framing is the practice of defining … Last updated October 15, 2023

So you want to start or fund a collaborative?

Training from Solutions Journalism Network

Join Solutions Journalism Network to hear about its successful Local Media Project, a multi-year initiative that convened 15 collaboratives across the U.S., and what you can learn from our model … Last updated October 15, 2023

Reporters Committee Legal Fellowship

Fellowship up to $65000 from Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press

This Legal Fellowship is a one-year fellowship that focuses on First Amendment issues, primarily involving libel, invasion of privacy, and protection of confidential sources and materials. The salary for this … Last updated August 26, 2023

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NBCU News Group Race Equity in Journalism Legal Fellowship

up to $65000 from Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press

This position has been filled for the 2022-2023 fellowship year. This one-year legal fellowship expands the Reporters Committee’s capacity to better identify, support, and address the legal needs of journalists … Last updated August 26, 2023

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CLIMATE CHANGES EVERYTHING: Creating a Blueprint for Media Transformation

Training from Solutions Journalism Network

The effects of the climate crisis are all-encompassing. The media response to it should be as well. Coverage has improved since the Covering Climate Now global journalism collaboration was founded … Last updated July 27, 2023

Solutions Journalism 101 Webinar

Training from Solutions Journalism Network

This Solutions Journalism Network webinar will explore the ins and outs of solutions journalism, talk about why it’s important, explain key steps in reporting a solutions story, and share tips … Last updated July 27, 2023

Advanced data journalism: Powerful data reporting and mapping tools

Training from Knight Center Journalism Courses

During this four-week course, which will be held from August 21 to September 17, 2023, students will learn powerful skills to automate their data collection, allowing them to streamline their data … Last updated July 26, 2023

Rural Health Journalism Workshop Scholarships

Grant from Association of Health Care Journalists

If you’re a journalist based in Kansas or Missouri, you can apply for an AHCJ scholarship to offset the cost of attending the 2023 Rural Health Journalism Workshop in Kansas City, Mo. Scholarships … Last updated July 26, 2023

Workplace Integrity: Train the Trainers Workshop

Training from Freedom Forum

The Power Shift Project invites media leaders to sign up today for our virtual Workplace Integrity: Train the Trainers workshop and join a corps of more than 400 Workplace Integrity trainers dedicated … Last updated June 29, 2023

FIJ Emergency Grant: Threats to Democracy in the U.S.

Grant, Rolling up to $10000 from Fund for Investigative Journalism

he Fund for Investigative Journalism today launched an emergency grant program for stories on threats to democracy in the United States.   Emergency grants are available for investigative stories that break … Last updated June 28, 2023

The Emerging Leaders Institute for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Training from News Leaders’ Association

The Emerging Leaders Institute for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is the premier program of the News Leaders Association, launched over a decade ago. Its goal is to accelerate the rise … Last updated March 25, 2023

Workplace Integrity: Do You Qualify as an Ally?

Training from Freedom Forum

Join the Freedom Forum’s Power Shift Project team for a free one-hour Workplace Integrity webinar that provides practical insights for men who want to be allies to women, people of … Last updated March 25, 2023

Workplace Integrity: Train the Trainers Workshop

Training from Freedom Forum

The Power Shift Project invites media leaders to sign up today for our virtual Workplace Integrity: Train the Trainers workshop and join our corps of nearly 500 trainers dedicated to improving the … Last updated March 25, 2023

Fund for the Triangle Responsive Grantmaking

Grant up to $ from Triangle Community Foundation

Overview The Foundation knows that community needs aren’t limited to times when grant cycles have open applications, and that there are many more nonprofits doing important work than we can … Last updated March 25, 2023

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AHCJ-CDC Health Journalism Fellowship

Fellowship from Association of Health Care Journalists

AHCJ has teamed up with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with the support of the NIHCM Foundation, for this premier program that allows a select group of journalists to … Last updated March 22, 2023

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Poynter-Koch Media and Journalism Fellowship

Fellowship from Stand Together Fellowships

The year-long Poynter-Koch Media and Journalism Fellowship is for early-career journalists who are aspiring future leaders in the industry. As a finalist for the fellowship, you’ll have the opportunity to … Last updated February 22, 2023

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Health and Wellbeing Grants

Grant from Santa Fe Community Foundation

The Health & Wellbeing grants cycle takes place in the spring each year, in conjunction with the Community Health Funders Alliance. The 2022 spring grants cycle RFP opens April 1, … Last updated February 20, 2023

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2023 EWA Caucus on School Finance: An Online Reporting Community

Training from Education Writers Association

School finance is a complex but critically important topic for education journalists to cover. The need is urgent for journalists to help the public make sense of education funding matters … Last updated January 29, 2023