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Foundation Annual Grants for Journalism

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Nominations accepted annually”

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Eligible organizations

  • Recognition for informing the general public about programs, policies, and issues affecting public schools

Other requirements

  • Journalists and media organizations whose coverage over time has created understanding of public education issues
  • Emphasis on accuracy, clarity, and depth in reporting

Overview

Beacon Award

Overview: The GSBA Beacon Award recognizes outstanding reporting on public education by individuals, media representatives, or organizations whose coverage enhances public understanding of educational issues, programs, policies, and initiatives impacting Georgia's public schools, students, and communities.

Geographic Scope: Georgia (media outlets and journalists covering Georgia public education)

Focus Areas:

  • Print journalism

  • Online reporting

  • Television coverage

  • Radio reporting

  • Podcast content

  • Fair and unbiased reporting on public education

    • Eligibility:

  • Journalists and media organizations whose coverage over time has created understanding of public education issues

  • Emphasis on accuracy, clarity, and depth in reporting

  • Recognition for informing the general public about programs, policies, and issues affecting public schools

    • Award Details:

  • No monetary award specified (recognition-based honor)

  • 2025 winners: The Dahlonega Nugget, The Morgan County Citizen, Makaylee Randolph and The Advance Publications

  • 2024 winners: The Hartwell Sun, 13WMAZ, The Star-Mercury Vindicator

    • Selection Process:

  • Nominated by local school boards

  • Panel of board of education members from across Georgia reviews nominations

  • Criteria: fair and unbiased reporting, accuracy, impact, and dedication to covering public education

  • Winners announced annually

    • Contact Information:

  • Georgia School Boards Association

  • Address: 5120 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30043

  • Phone: 770.962.2985 or 800.226.1856

    • How to Apply

    Application/Nomination Process

    How to Nominate:

  • Local school boards submit nominations

  • Online nomination process available through GSBA website

    • Evaluation Criteria:

  • Fair and unbiased reporting

  • Accuracy and depth

  • Impact on public understanding

  • Dedication to public education coverage

  • Clarity and quality of reporting

    • Timeline:

  • Nominations accepted annually

  • Winners announced in November

  • Awards ceremony held at GSBA/GSSA Annual Conference in December

    • For More Information: Visit GSBA website at gsba.com or contact GSBA Awards Committee

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    What Georgia School Boards Association actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2024 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

    Grants in 2024
    1
    Total given
    $5,006
    Median grant
    $5,006
    • By dollars: Georgia 100%. Top recipient cities: Fayetteville, GA.

    Example grants

    • Fayette County Schools · Fayetteville, GA

      Safety grant 2024

      $5,006

    IRS Form 990 filing, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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    Fields of Work

    journalism

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