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
Diane Dammeyer Fellowship in Photographic Arts and Social Issues
Fellowship from Heartland Alliance
The Diane Dammeyer Fellowship in Photographic Arts and Social Issues provides a unique opportunity for a socially engaged photographer to produce a compelling and dynamic body of work that highlights … Last updated December 2, 2025
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The Pierre & Alexandra Boulat Grant
Grant up to $8000 from Association Pierre et Alexandra Boulat
In order to to assist photojournalists struggling with the economic hardships associated with this profession, the Association is promoting an annual Grant of 8,000 euros, endowed for the eleventh time … Last updated December 2, 2025
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Light Work Grants in Photography
Grant up to $3000 from Light Work
Light Work is pleased to announce the 2025 Light Work Grants in Photography competition. Light Work began offering grants to CNY artists in 1975 to encourage the production of new … Last updated December 2, 2025
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The Arab Documentary Photography Program
Fellowship up to $7000 from Magnum Foundation
The Arab Documentary Photography Program (ADPP) provides support and mentorship to photographers from across the Middle East and North Africa to amplify creative approaches to visual storytelling that challenge conventional … Last updated December 2, 2025
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New York City Fellowship
Fellowship up to $5000 from Magnum Foundation
The New York City Fellowship (formerly known as the Magnum Foundation Fellowship) offers a project production grant, mentorship, and arts administration experience to early-career photographers. This fellowship is designed for … Last updated December 2, 2025
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Philadelphia Media Founders Exchange Creators Network
Grant from The Lenfest Institute
The Philadelphia Media Founders Exchange, launched in 2022, focuses on the urgent need and opportunity to support and advance more media entrepreneurs of color to ensure communities prosper and news … Last updated November 25, 2025
Lenfest Creator Collaborative Program
Grant up to $100000 from The Lenfest Institute
The Lenfest Institute’s Creator Collaborative Program offers funding for local news organizations to partner with independent creators and test strategies that strengthen audience growth, revenue, and community impact. Projects may … Last updated November 25, 2025
JournalismAI Innovation Challenge
Grant up to $100000 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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California Local News Fellowship
Fellowship from UC Berkeley School of Journalism
The California Local News Fellowship, a state-funded initiative housed at UC Berkeley, is accepting applications from California newsrooms for its fourth cohort. The program aims to strengthen local reporting across … Last updated November 25, 2025
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Peter F. Collier Award for Ethics in Journalism
Award up to $15000 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 $5000 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 $2500 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 $1000 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 $2500 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 $1000 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 $2500 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 $2000 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 $1000 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 $1000 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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