How much funding does Beacon Award provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Beacon Award?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Beacon Award?

Eligible applicants: Recognition for informing the general public about programs, policies, and issues affecting public schools.

How often is Beacon Award offered?

Beacon Award runs on an annual cycle.

Beacon Award

Georgia School Boards Association Risk Management Fund

Foundation Annual Grants for Journalism

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Nominations accepted annually”

Can we apply?

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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

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 Risk Management Fund actually gave

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

Georgia School Boards Association Risk Management Fund reported $29K in grants for 2025 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2024, its most recent itemized filing.

Grants in 2024: 1
Total given: $5,006
Median grant: $5,006