How much funding does Chips Quinn Program for Diversity in Journalism provide?

Chips Quinn Program for Diversity in Journalism provides $10,000 per reporter in funding.

Chips Quinn Program for Diversity in Journalism

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Funding Amount

$10,000 per reporter

Deadline

June 3, 2026

56 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Chips Quinn Program for Diversity in Journalism

Overview: A fellowship program launched in 1991 that supports early-career journalists from underrepresented communities through financial stipends and 1:1 mentorship from experienced journalism professionals and program alumni.

Funder: Freedom Forum (in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners)

Geographic Scope: National

Award Amount: $10,000 per selected journalist

Program Details:

Duration: One-year mentorship and support program

Selected Journalists: 10-11 early-career journalists selected annually

Mentorship: Paired with experienced journalists, many of whom are Chips Quinn alumni

Support Type: Financial stipends plus professional mentorship and career development

In-Person Component: Selected reporters are encouraged to attend JFP's annual in-person board meeting

Focus Areas:

Support for journalists from underrepresented communities

Early-career journalist development

Diversity in newsroom workforce pipeline

First Amendment coverage (in some partnerships)

Eligibility:

Early-career journalists already employed in newsrooms

Priority given to journalists from underrepresented communities

Journalists interested in professional growth and mentorship

Background:

Program honors the late John C. "Chips" Quinn Jr., a newspaper editor who believed in diversity in newsrooms

Since 1991, has supported more than 1,400 journalists, many now in leadership positions

Currently administered by Journalism Funding Partners (as of 2024)

Freedom Forum committed to funding the program for three years (2024-2026) with option to continue

Contact:

Rusty Coats, Executive Director | rusty@jfp-local.org | (813) 277-8959

info@jfp-local.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Nomination/Selection Process:
1. Prospective journalists interested in the program should apply (application process details available on JFP website)
2. JFP reviews and selects 10-11 early-career journalists annually
3. Selection criteria emphasize diversity and underrepresented communities in journalism
4. Selected reporters are notified of their fellowship status
5. Mentors are matched with selected reporters based on expertise and availability

Application Materials:

Specific application requirements not detailed in provided materials

Visit JFP website for current application deadlines and detailed requirements

Timeline:

Applications accepted for annual cohort (2024-2025 class announced June 2024)

In-person cohort meetings typically held at JFP's annual board meeting in summer

One-year mentorship period begins following selection

Note: For detailed application instructions, visit the Journalism Funding Partners website or contact the organization directly.

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