Grants for Journalism
Last updated October 4, 2026
Grantable tracks 281 active grants for journalism in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 2 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 133 list an award amount, with a median of $5,000.
- Grants tracked
- 281
- from 151 funders
- Median award
- $5,000
- middle half $3,000–$20K
- Total listed funding
- $28.4M
- across 133 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 4
- 9 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Cal Press Internship Grant California Press Foundation · Foundation ~December · $3K Supports emerging journalists pursuing careers in California news by funding internship placements. | |
| Headliners Foundation Scholarships Headliners Foundation of Texas · Foundation ~March · $85K The Headliners Foundation annually awards 18-20 scholarships totaling more than $85,000 to outstanding undergraduate communication students and college journalists attending universities across the state of Texas who are preparing for a… | |
| The Peter Agris Memorial Awards for Greek Americans pursuing careers in Journalism & Communications Alpha Omega Council Inc · Foundation ~March · $5K The Alpha Omega Council honors its late founder, Peter Agris, by presenting the Peter Agris Memorial Awards annually to several Greek Americans pursuing studies in the fields of journalism and communications. | |
| Cal Press Equipment Grant California Press Foundation · Foundation ~April · $370 – $2K Supports campus journalism programs with funding for production hardware, software, and equipment improvements. Since 2000, campus journalism programs across California have received Cal Press Equipment Grants. | |
| Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism The Carter Center Inc · Foundation ~April · $10K | |
| Ron Paris Mass Communication Award Robert & Janice McNair Educational · Foundation ~April · Up to $8K The Ron Paris Mass Communication Scholarship was established by the Robert and Janice McNair Educational Foundation in 2008 in memory of Mr. Ron Paris, who founded The Daily Courier and was a founding member of the Board of Trustees for… | |
| Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize for Distinguished Reporting on the Presidency Gerald R Ford Presidential Foundation · Foundation ~June · $5K Annual award recognizing excellence in reporting on the U.S. presidency, one of the two pillars of American democracy that President Ford held in the highest regard. | |
| Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize for Distinguished Reporting on National Defense Gerald R Ford Presidential Foundation · Foundation ~June · $5K Annual award recognizing excellence in reporting on national defense, one of the two pillars of American democracy that President Ford held in the highest regard. | |
| MVJ Scholarship for Bitchin' Writers Course Military Veterans in Journalism Inc · Foundation Not published · $200 – $900 Informal online class designed to teach military veterans how to pitch stories and sustain careers as freelance journalists. Includes video content, 1-on-1 calls, group calls, Facebook group networking, homework, and action steps. | |
| Knight Foundation: Journalism Grant Program John S and James L Knight Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: As part of our ongoing effort to improve how we support our grantee partners and communities, we are pausing our Letter of Inquiry (LOI) process. | |
| Urban Affairs Grants Charles H Revson Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Urban Affairs Grants program by the Charles H. Revson Foundation aims to enhance New York City's livability through innovative projects. | |
| Evert Clark/Seth Payne Award for Young Science Journalists Grant Council for the Advancement of Science Writing Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K The Evert Clark/Seth Payne Award for Young Science Journalists, now in its 35th year, honors outstanding reporting in science journalism. | |
| Mark Twain Award for Journalism Excellence in California California Press Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Awarded posthumously to honor superior journalism among newspapers and news sites across California. | |
| New Horizons in Science Travel Fellowships Council for the Advancement of Science Writing Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies | |
| Transformational Media Fund SIDE3 Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Transformational Media Fund (TMF) is a media development project providing necessary seed funding for bridge-building media projects. | |
| Student Awards for Excellence Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Awards open to college and high school broadcasting students to recognize outstanding broadcasting achievements. To recognize excellence in student broadcasting work across multiple categories and divisions. | |
| Foundation Grant Application Alabama Press Association Journalism Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies General grant program through Alabama Press Association Foundation. | |
| JustFilms Grants The Ford Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies JustFilms Grants, funded by the Ford Foundation, supports artist-driven documentary and emerging media projects that address social justice issues and challenge inequality. | |
| Voice for Justice Fund National Equal Justice Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Supports efforts to amplify voices of groups fighting for equal justice whose efforts may be silenced or misrepresented. | |
| National Association of Science Writers: Science in Society Journalism Award Grant National Association of Science · Foundation Not published · $2K The National Association of Science Writers presents the Science in Society Journalism Award, recognizing exceptional investigative reporting on the sciences and their societal impact. | |
| Radio Engagement Initiatives Grant Pulitzer Center · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Pulitzer Center has a bold vision: to be the venue for the world’s most innovative and consequential reporting, with journalism as the key element for mobilizing society through audience engagement strategies. | |
| Anne Pressly Scholarship Grant Arkansas Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation’s scholarships are for Arkansas students pursuing education at two- or four-year colleges or universities, vocational schools or technical training programs. Each scholarship has its own eligibility criteria. | |
| Machine Learning Reporting Grants Pulitzer Center · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The Pulitzer Center's Machine Learning Reporting Grants support innovative proposals utilizing machine learning and natural language processing to address significant journalistic challenges. | |
| Al Neuharth Award for Investigative Journalism National Association of Hispanic Journalists Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K |
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Grants for journalism by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 4 1%
- Upcoming date published
- 9 3%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 84 30%
- No deadline published
- 184 65%
Only 9 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.
Funders with the most open grants for journalism
- Pulitzer Center 13 open
- Council for the Advancement of Science Writing Inc 12 open
- William Randolph Hearst Foundation 12 open
- The Sidney Hillman Foundation Inc 8 open
- National Association of Hispanic Journalists Inc 7 open
- Asian American Journalists Association 6 open
151 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 281 active grants for journalism (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 4, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum.
About grants for journalism
Grants for journalism support nonprofit newsrooms, investigative reporting, local news, and journalism training and innovation. The Knight Foundation is a leading funder of journalism and local news, and collaborative efforts like Press Forward pool philanthropic dollars to strengthen the field. The MacArthur Foundation, the American Journalism Project, and a range of community and press foundations provide additional reporting, capacity-building, and sustainability funding.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do grants for journalism award?
Of the 281 grants for journalism Grantable lists as of October 4, 2026, 133 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $5,000, and the middle half fall between $3,000 and $20K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most grants for journalism?
By number of open listings, the most active funders are Pulitzer Center (13), Council for the Advancement of Science Writing Inc (12), William Randolph Hearst Foundation (12), The Sidney Hillman Foundation Inc (8), and National Association of Hispanic Journalists Inc (7). In all, 151 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
When are grants for journalism due?
Of 281 grants listed, 4 accept applications on a rolling basis, 9 have a published upcoming deadline, 84 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 184 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.
What grants are available for journalism?
Journalism grants support nonprofit newsrooms, investigative and beat reporting projects, local news startups, newsroom sustainability, and training and technology innovation. Funders provide growth capital, operating support, project-based reporting grants, and fellowships, with a strong recent focus on rebuilding local news and diversifying revenue for nonprofit outlets.
Who funds journalism and local news?
The Knight Foundation is one of the most prominent journalism funders, alongside the MacArthur Foundation and collaborative initiatives like Press Forward that pool philanthropic support for local news. Organizations such as the American Journalism Project, the Institute for Nonprofit News, and various community and press foundations also fund newsrooms and reporting.
Can freelance journalists or for-profit outlets get grants?
Most journalism grants are awarded to nonprofit news organizations, but freelancers can access support through reporting fellowships and project grants from journalism foundations and press organizations. For-profit and freelance journalists pursuing larger funding often partner with a nonprofit publisher, a journalism nonprofit, or a fiscal sponsor that can receive the grant.
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