Cal Press Internship Grant
Funding Amount
$3,000
Deadline
December 31, 2026
93 days left
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- December 31, 2026
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: December
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Eligible organizations
- College students demonstrating exceptional interest in pursuing careers in the news business in California
Other requirements
- Must pursue and secure internships at California news companies
- Internships must be full-time and last at least six weeks
- Internships can occur in spring, summer, or fall
Overview
Purpose: Supports emerging journalists pursuing careers in California news by funding internship placements.
Geographic Scope: California
Eligibility:
- College students demonstrating exceptional interest in pursuing careers in the news business in California
- Must pursue and secure internships at California news companies
- Internships must be full-time and last at least six weeks
- Internships can occur in spring, summer, or fall
Overview:
Since 1995, Cal Press has funded nearly 200 internship grants, placing student journalists in dozens of small, medium, and large legacy newsrooms and non-profit community media outlets and start-ups across California—from San Diego to the far North Coast.
How to Apply
Application Process
Applicants must:
1. Demonstrate exceptional interest in pursuing careers in the news business in California
2. Pursue and secure internships at California news companies
3. Ensure internship is full-time and lasts at least six weeks (can occur in spring, summer, or fall)
4. Submit application through Cal Press website
Required Materials: Application details available at application URL
Selection Criteria:
What California Press Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $18K
- Median grant
- $18K
- By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Chino, CA.
Example grants
College & High School Grants · Chino, CA
To increase access to journalism
$18K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Journalism
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