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
Nonresidential Fellowship
Fellowship up to $20,000 from Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute
Nonresidential fellowships can tackle something you are interested in pursuing on your own or something that could benefit a current employer. You do not need to live in Columbia but … Last updated October 30, 2022
Institutional Fellowship
Fellowship from Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute
Institutional fellowships are designed to unlock some of the thoughtful, meaningful ideas in your newsroom or company that for various reasons haven’t been able to be explored yet. RJI will … Last updated October 30, 2022
Level II Funding
Grant up to $100,000 from National Geographic Society
Level II Grants are extremely competitive and recipients receive funding up to $100,000. At this funding level, grantees will provide mentorship within the Explorer community, contribute their expertise, and participate … Last updated October 30, 2022
Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship
Fellowship from National Press Foundation
For more than 30 years, the Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship has introduced promising young(ish) D.C. reporters to the city they’re assigned to cover. In monthly sessions, fellows learn how … Last updated October 30, 2022
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Rapid Response Fund
Grant up to $25,000 from Nellie Mae Education Foundation
The rapid response fund provides short-term, time-sensitive support in communities that have experienced a critical condition that affects racial equity in education. Preventing and Repairing Harm: Healing Learning Communities Through … Last updated October 30, 2022
Event Sponsorship Fund
Sponsorship from Nellie Mae Education Foundation
New England-based schools and organizations that are working to advance racial equity and/or equitable, student-centered practices in public, K-12 education may apply to the Nellie Mae Education Foundation’s event sponsorship fund. Average … Last updated October 30, 2022
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ZSR Fellowship
Fellowship up to $46,000 from Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation
The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation offers one two-year, full-time, paid fellowship (beginning July 1st) to an individual who demonstrates an interest in philanthropy, public policy, community service and/or the nonprofit … Last updated October 30, 2022
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California Health Equity Impact Fund
Grant up to $10,000 from USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism
The USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism Health Equity Impact Fund is designed for journalists who think big and want to make a difference by bringing untold stories to light … Last updated October 30, 2022
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Science Misinformation: Journalism in the Age of Truth Decay
Grant, Rolling from Pulitzer Center
The Pulitzer Center is eager to support timely, in-depth journalism projects that tackle science denial and the spread of science misinformation and disinformation for its new Truth Decay grant initiative. This … Last updated October 17, 2022
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Women’s Leadership Accelerator
Training from Online News Association
The Women’s Leadership Accelerator offers an intensive program of mentoring, discussion and learning from some of the top minds in digital media. Participants work closely with mentors on challenges unique … Last updated October 10, 2022
Nieman Fellowship (U.S. citizens)
Fellowship from The Nieman Foundation
A Nieman Fellowship is an extraordinary, transformative learning opportunity open to journalists working in all media in every country around the world. Those selected for the program spend two full … Last updated October 10, 2022
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Nieman Fellowship (non-U.S. citizens)
Fellowship from The Nieman Foundation
A Nieman Fellowship is an extraordinary, transformative learning opportunity open to journalists working in all media in every country around the world. Those selected for the program spend two full … Last updated October 10, 2022
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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 2022 winner will receive $1,000. The award is given … Last updated October 7, 2022
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NM Local News Matching Campaign
Grant up to $4,000 from New Mexico Local News Fund
The New Mexico Local News Fund will be running its second donation-matching campaign in the month of December 2022 to help promote the idea that local news is vital in … Last updated September 30, 2022
IRE Journalist of Color Investigative Reporting Fellowship
Fellowship up to $5,500 from Investigative Reporters & Editors
Provides assistance to attend a Data Journalism Bootcamp, the NICAR Conference, the IRE Conference and more. The year-long program is intended to prepare and support a journalist of color for a solid career in investigative … Last updated September 29, 2022
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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 September 27, 2022
Brechner Reporting Fellowship
up to $2,500 from Joseph L. Brechner Center for Freedom of Information
The Brechner Reporting Fellowship provides opportunities for professional journalists affected by economic distress to earn a $2,500 stipend to produce research papers about contemporary legal issues involved in the gathering … Last updated September 27, 2022
COVID-19 Emergency Fund for Journalists
Grant up to $8,000 from National Geographic Society
As COVID-19 continues to evolve and impact communities around the globe, the National Geographic Society is launching an emergency fund for journalists all over the world who wish to cover … Last updated September 27, 2022
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AHCJ- National Cancer Reporting Fellowship
Fellowship from Association of Health Care Journalists
AHCJ will select journalists for three days of training Nov. 14-16, 2022, with experts from the National Institutes of Health to increase participants’ understanding of and ability to report accurately on … Last updated September 27, 2022
Your Work/Environment
Grant, Rolling from Pulitzer Center
The Pulitzer Center, a nonprofit organization that supports independent global journalism, is now accepting applications for a new reporting initiative focused on climate change and its effects on workers and … Last updated September 24, 2022
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