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

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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Threats to Democracy in the U.S.

Grant, Rolling from Pulitzer Center

The Pulitzer Center is seeking proposals for enterprise stories that focus on threats to democratic institutions in the United States. Topics can include, but are not limited to, voting suppression; … Last updated September 24, 2022

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COVID-19, Vaccines, and Global Health Inequities

Fellowship from Pulitzer Center

COVID-19 laid bare what was clear to many already: With some exceptions, health systems around the world are woefully underresourced or inaccessible to many who aren’t wealthy.  COVID-19 spread rapidly … Last updated September 24, 2022

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Connected Coastlines Grants

Grant, Rolling up to $8,000 from Pulitzer Center

The Pulitzer Center is seeking applications from journalists who want to report stories as part of Connected Coastlines, a nationwide climate reporting initiative in U.S. coastal states. Started in 2019, … Last updated September 24, 2022

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Information and Elections in the Digital Era

Training from Knight Center Journalism Courses

While the digital era has presented opportunities for enhancing freedom of expression, social media also poses new challenges.  The spread of disinformation and misinformation online, intimidation and harassment (particularly against … Last updated September 5, 2022

EWA Reporting Micro-Fellowships: Up to $5,000 for Ambitious News Projects on Education

Fellowship up to $5,000 from Education Writers Association

The Education Writers Association is pleased to announce a call for proposals for its 15th class of EWA Reporting Fellows. These micro-fellowships provide financial awards to journalists to undertake ambitious, enterprise … Last updated August 31, 2022

Julian Bond Fellowship Program

Fellowship from Facing South at The Institute for Southern Studies

The Julian Bond Fellowship program is a new initiative to promote emerging voices in Southern media and support early-career journalists and researchers seeking innovative approaches to promoting equity and democracy … Last updated August 30, 2022

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Ted Scripps Fellowships in Environmental Journalism

Fellowship, Training from University of Colorado Boulder Center for Environmental Journalism

re you a journalist ready to take your career to the next level? Come spend a year at the University of Colorado as a Ted Scripps Fellow. You’ll deepen your … Last updated August 27, 2022

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Walton Family Foundation Grants

Grant, Rolling from Walton Family Foundation

The foundation’s steady approach to grantmaking focuses on making an impact to improve lives today that lasts to benefit future generations. The belief in what’s possible drives an ongoing and … Last updated August 27, 2022

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MacArthur Foundation Journalism and Media Grants

Grant from John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

The Journalism and Media program seeks to promote and amplify just and inclusive news and narratives, based on the belief that accurate and compelling media plays an important role in … Last updated August 27, 2022

The Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation Grants

Grant, Rolling from The Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation

The Foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications. An organization may contact PCLB at any time to discuss the possibility of applying for funds. Prior to making an inquiry, please … Last updated August 27, 2022

FIJ Diversity Fellowship 2022

Fellowship up to $30,000 from Fund for Investigative Journalism

The Fund for Investigative Journalism is offering three, six-month Diversity Fellowships. The fellowships are open to individual applicants from groups underrepresented in investigative journalism due to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, … Last updated August 25, 2022

Southerly Community Reporting Fellowship

Fellowship from Southerly

This is a paid 12-week remote program for a five-fellow cohort to learn community journalism principles and news reporting skills to help meet each of their communities’ information needs, as … Last updated August 25, 2022

GNI Digital Foundations Lab

Training from Google News Initiative

The Lab’s goal is to build digital capabilities and technology infrastructure within small to medium-sized news organizations operating a digital-first business. The Lab consists of two phases: Phase 1 (3-4 … Last updated August 20, 2022

GNI North America Subscriptions Lab

Training from Google News Initiative

This Lab is intended for small to medium-sized news organizations with established skills, technical foundations and more than 2 years of experience with a subscriptions revenue model who are looking … Last updated August 20, 2022

GNI North America Sponsorships Lab

Training from Google News Initiative

This Lab is intended for small to medium-sized nonprofit or public service-oriented news organizations that seek to increase revenue from event sponsorships, sponsored content, and other earned revenue sources. Participants … Last updated August 20, 2022

NIHCM Journalism Grants

Grant up to $1,000,000 from The National Institute for Health Care Management

NIHCM Foundation supports timely health care journalism that informs efforts to improve the health of Americans and that examines emerging health issues and their implications for cost, quality and access. … Last updated July 30, 2022

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Media Law School

Training from University of South Carolina School of Law

The Media Law School, hosted by the University of South Carolina School of Law and College of Information and Communications, and sponsored by the American Board of Trial Advocates, provides selected journalists with the … Last updated July 30, 2022

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Knight Foundation Funding

Grant, Rolling

The Knight Foundation seeks innovative ideas that advance informed and engaged communities. To apply for funding, please submit a brief letter of inquiry. … Last updated July 30, 2022

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