How much funding does Jack Bates Award provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Jack Bates Award?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for Jack Bates Award?

Eligible applicants: Individuals who have provided distinguished service to the California Press.

How often is Jack Bates Award offered?

Jack Bates Award runs on an annual cycle.

Jack Bates Award

California Press Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Journalism

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Individuals who have provided distinguished service to the California Press

Other requirements

Must have demonstrated effective leadership in addressing newspaper challenges
Must have assisted in journalism education
Award Type: Public recognition award presented at Cal Press annual winter symposium
Background: One of six most coveted awards in California journalism.

Overview

Purpose: Honors an individual for distinguished service to the California Press through effective leadership in addressing newspaper challenges and assisting journalism education.

Geographic Scope: California

Eligibility:

Individuals who have provided distinguished service to the California Press
Must have demonstrated effective leadership in addressing newspaper challenges
Must have assisted in journalism education

Award Type: Public recognition award presented at Cal Press annual winter symposium

Background: One of six most coveted awards in California journalism. Named after Jack Bates, former Executive Director of the California Newspaper Publishers Association.