Funding Amount

$370 - $1,500

Deadline

April 3, 2027

360 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Cal Press Equipment Grant

Purpose: Supports campus journalism programs with funding for production hardware, software, and equipment improvements.

Award Amount: Individual grants ranging from $370 to $1,500; approximately $17,000 distributed per cycle

Geographic Scope: California

Eligible Institutions:

  • High schools

  • Middle schools

  • Community colleges

  • Universities and four-year colleges
  • Eligible Equipment/Software:

  • Cameras and lenses

  • Microphones

  • Computers

  • Podcast recording equipment

  • Critical software subscriptions

  • Other production hardware and software needs
  • Background:
    Since 2000, campus journalism programs across California have received Cal Press Equipment Grants. In the most recent cycle (2025), the foundation received a record 35 applications representing a 45-percent increase from the previous year.

    Contact: info@cal-press.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Campus journalism programs submit grant applications
    2. Panel of Cal Press board directors reviews applications
    3. Applications evaluated based on equipment needs and impact on student journalism

    Required Materials:

  • Description of equipment/software needs

  • Explanation of how equipment will improve production capabilities

  • Information about current resources and limitations
  • Note: A record 35 applications were received in the most recent cycle from 2 middle schools, 20 high schools, 7 community colleges, and 6 universities.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationjournalism

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