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George F. Davis Memorial Grant for Continuing Education

NATAS - MID AMERICA

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Funding Amount

Up to $1,500

Deadline

September 30, 2026

175 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

George F. Davis Memorial Grant for Continuing Education

Funder: NATAS Mid-America Foundation

Purpose: Support continuing education, training, and skill development for media professionals to help them succeed in the broadcast business.

Award Amount: Up to $1,500

Geographic Scope: Mid-America region

Eligibility:

  • Active NATAS Mid-America members (membership required)

  • Media professionals

  • Seeking to further education/training/skill set in broadcast business

    • Funded Activities:

  • Seminars (in-person or online)

  • Workshops

  • Classes

  • Webinars

  • Certification programs

    • Example Funded Programs:

  • The Poynter Institute (storytelling, fact-checking, leadership skills)

  • NPPA (Advanced Storytelling, News Video Workshop)

  • IRE (Investigative Reporting)

  • NICAR (National Institute for Computer Assisted Reporting)

  • SBE (Society of Broadcast Engineers; certification, leadership, mentorship)

  • SBJ (Ethics, diversity, FOI issues, race and gender issues)

  • NABJ (Digital workshops, webinars, summits, technical training, conferences)

  • Loyola (Master Class for Media Managers - online)

    • Background: Through the generosity of Carol Jackson, a former broadcast technician, the grant is awarded in the name of the late KETC Engineer George F. Davis.

    Contact Information:

  • Address: 3655 Olive Street, St. Louis, MO 63108

  • Email: maggie@emmymid-america.org

  • Phone: 314-533-2993

    • How to Apply

    Application Requirements

    1. Cover Letter - Explain what training or education you need to do your job successfully
    - Include what, when, and where of the training
    - Provide as much detail as possible
    - Must be an active NATAS Mid-America member to apply

    2. Permissions & Agreements
    - Agree to permit NATAS Mid-America Foundation to promote your achievements
    - Agree to provide your name and likeness for promotional purposes
    - Agree to provide written proof of course/training completion

    3. Review Process
    - Application reviewed by Professional Development Committee members
    - Recipients notified by September 20

    4. Submission
    - Apply online through the website portal

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