Grants for Journalism provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
1829 Legacy Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Rhode Island Community Foundation Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary The 1829 Legacy Fund Grants, managed by the Rhode Island Community…
2026 LION Publishers Sustainability Awards Status: Applications now open as of April 1, 2026 Focus: The only industry awards that celebrate sustainable business models in independent journalism.…
AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Association for the Advancement of Science Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: October 05, 2025 Summary The AAAS…
Africa - Impact Seed Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pulitzer Center Amount: US $2,000 - US $3,500 Last Updated: February 28, 2026 Summary Overview Note: It is mandatory for applicants to read…
Africa Climate and Environment (ACE) Micro Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pulitzer Center Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary Overview About Us The Pulitzer Center has a bold vision: to be the venue…
Agnes Freyer Gibbs Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Community Foundation Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The Agnes Freyer Gibbs Scholarship Fund, established by the Maine…
AI in Journalism Initiative Organization: Online News Association (ONA) Program Type: Training, strategy, and community-building program focused on AI in journalism Program Overview This initiative…
Al Neuharth Award for Investigative Journalism Amount: $5,000 prize, courtesy of the Gannett Foundation Focus: Recognizes groundbreaking work by a journalist or a team that uses investigative…
Overview Alaska Community Foundation The Alaska Community Foundation connects people who care to the causes that make a difference and matter most to them. We encourage and nurture philanthropy…
Alaska Center for Excellence in Journalism Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Alaska Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: July 20, 2025 Summary The Alaska Center for…
Overview Alaska Community Foundation The Alaska Community Foundation connects people who care to the causes that make a difference and matter most to them. We encourage and nurture philanthropy…
All In For Central Valley Democracy Fund Status: Active, launched February 2024 Geographic Scope: Central Valley, California Focus Areas: - Civic engagement and voter mobilization - Combating…
American Journalism Project Civic News Organization Grants Funder: American Journalism Project (AJP) Status: Active, ongoing program Contact: hello@theajp.org | 917-312-2781 Website: theajp.org…
American Journalism Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Journalism Project Inc Last Updated: January 02, 2025 Summary The American Journalism Project is dedicated to enhancing local news…
Amos H. and Geraldine A. Lynch, Sr. Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: More than US $500 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Amos H. and…
Anne Pressly Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arkansas Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: March 26, 2026 Summary Overview The Community Foundation’s scholarships are for Arkansas students…
APA Journalism Foundation Internship Program Geographic Scope: Alabama Overview: Up to eight $1,500 internships awarded each year to support student interns working at Alabama newspapers. Eligibility…
APME 2018 College Scholarship Program Funder: Alabama Associated Press Media Editors (APME) Geographic Scope: Alabama Award Amount: $1,000 toward education in communication-related field of study…
Arthur F. Burns Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: International Center for Journalists Amount: Approximately US $5,500 Last Updated: January 17, 2026 Summary The Arthur F. Burns Fellowship…
Overview Specialty Field Scholarships The Arts Fund supports emerging or early career artists pursuing or planning to pursue artistic development in the Australia to USA and USA to Australia…