Grants for Journalism

Last updated October 24, 2026

Grantable tracks 280 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. 132 list an award amount, with a median of $5,000.

Grants tracked: 280; from 150 funders
Median award: $5,000; middle half $2,875–$20K
Total listed funding: $27.9M; across 132 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 4; 8 with a published date

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Jean Longwith Scholarship for Radio-Television-Film Grant San Antonio Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jean Longwith Scholarship for Radio-Television-Film, offered by the San Antonio Area Foundation, supports students pursuing degrees in broadcasting, radio, television, and film.	Not published	Varies
Roy W. Howard Fellowships Scripps Howard Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Scripps Howard Foundation supports excellence in journalism through fellowships, scholarships, and awards.	Not published	Varies
EEFD Funding Grant European Endowment for Democracy · Foundation Not published · Up to €60,000 The European Endowment for Democracy (EED) funds civil society organizations, pro-democracy movements, and independent media to promote democracy in the European Neighbourhood and beyond.	Not published	Up to €60,000
James W. Carey Urban Communication Grant Urban Communication Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The James W. Carey Urban Communication Grant, awarded by the Urban Communication Foundation, supports innovative research on urban communication's impact in societies.	Not published	$3K
Philadelphia Local News Sustainability Initiative Grant The Lenfest Institute for Journalism Special Asset Fund of TPF · Foundation Not published · $100K – $150K The Philadelphia Local News Sustainability Initiative, launched by The Lenfest Institute for Journalism, is a two-year, $2 million grant program aimed at supporting local news organizations in Philadelphia.	Not published	$100K – $150K
CCA Scholarships Broadcast Film Critics Association · Foundation Not published · $2K To promote the art and practice of broadcast film criticism by providing financial assistance and mentorship to college students interested in becoming film critics.	Not published	$2K
Local News Initiative of Southern Arizona Grants Community Foundation for Southern Arizona · Foundation Not published · Varies Limited information available from source material. Contact CFSA for detailed program information.	Not published	Varies
COVID-19 Microgrants Fund (Spanish Language - Closed) Meedan Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K	Not published	$500 – $3K
Democracy, Ethics, & Public Trust Grants The Henry Luce Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Grant applications for this program are typically submitted by invitation only, however we reserve a limited amount of funding for unsolicited proposals.	Not published	Varies
U.S. Hillman Prize for Magazine Journalism Grant The Sidney Hillman Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The U.S. Hillman Prize for Magazine Journalism, awarded by the Sidney Hillman Foundation, recognizes outstanding journalism that serves the common good.	Not published	$5K
Wilbur Awards Grant Religion Communicators Council · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wilbur Awards, presented annually since 1949 by the Religion Communicators Council, celebrate excellence in communicating religious values and themes in secular media.	Not published	Varies
The Hearst Journalism Awards Program - Audio – News and/or Features Grant William Randolph Hearst Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Hearst Journalism Awards Program, established in 1960, offers substantial support for journalism education through competitive scholarships totaling up to $700,000.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Arts Writers Grant (The Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant) Creative Capital Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K – $50K Supports emerging and established writers who write about contemporary visual art	Not published	$15K – $50K
Karl A. Bickel and Madira Bickel Journalistic Scholarship Fund Grant Karl a Bickel Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · $40K The Karl A. Bickel and Madira Bickel Journalistic Scholarship Fund supports journalism education by providing grants to accredited colleges and universities with journalism programs.	Not published	$40K
Sidney Awards Grant The Sidney Hillman Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 The Sidney Awards, presented by the Sidney Hillman Foundation, celebrate outstanding journalism that serves the common good.	Not published	$500
Agnes Freyer Gibbs Scholarship Fund Grant Maine Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Agnes Freyer Gibbs Scholarship Fund, established by the Maine Community Foundation in 2018, offers renewable financial support to Maine students pursuing journalism or related fields.	Not published	Varies
Stephen H. Philbin II Award for Excellence in Legal Reporting Dallas Bar Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Honor excellence in legal journalism and reporting on matters affecting the justice system and legal profession	Not published	Varies
Youth Programming - Journalism and Multimedia Fellowship Afro Charities Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Afro Charities launched its inaugural Journalism and Multimedia Fellowship program for Baltimore City high school students in 2022.	Not published	Varies
Getty Images & Chris Hondros Fund Award The Chris Hondros Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fund selects recipients on an objective and nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, gender and/or gender identity or expression, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran or military status…	Not published	Varies
Western Iowa Journalism Foundation Community News Grant Western Iowa Journalism Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies WIJF is committed to supporting rural newsrooms and ensuring that local journalism speaks with authenticity, nuance, and equity.	Rolling	Varies
Rapid Response Fund The Intercept Media Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rapid Response Fund is part of The Intercept's Press Freedom Defense Fund, which provides critical support to news organizations and journalists facing unprecedented threats.	Not published	Varies
Eugenia M. Palmegiano Prize in the History of Journalism Grant American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · $1K The Eugenia M. Palmegiano Prize in the History of Journalism, awarded by the American Historical Association, recognizes the best book published in English on journalism's history.	Not published	$1K
New Horizons Travel Fellowships Grant Council for the Advancement of Science Writing Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The New Horizons Travel Fellowships, offered by the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing, provide financial support for U.S.-based journalists to attend significant science conferences.	Not published	Up to $1K
California Journalism Educators of the Year Award California Press Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Honors journalism educators for their work on behalf of student journalists and journalism education programs.	Not published	Varies

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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 280 grants for journalism Grantable lists as of October 24, 2026, 132 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $5,000, and the middle half fall between $2,875 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 active listings, the leading 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, 150 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for journalism due?

Of 280 grants listed, 4 accept applications on a rolling basis, 8 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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