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.
NIAF Italpress Internship in Journalism Overview: Internship program in journalism offered in partnership with Italpress. Focus Areas: Journalism, media, communications Geographic Scope: Italy…
NIHCM Foundation: Investigative and General Reporting Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The National Institute for Health Care Management Amount: US $20,000 Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary…
NIHCM Foundation: Local Media Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The National Institute for Health Care Management Amount: US $15,000 Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The NIHCM Foundation's…
NIHCM Foundation: Television and Audio Journalism Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The National Institute for Health Care Management Amount: US $20,000 Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The…
NIHCM Foundation: Trade Journalism Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The National Institute for Health Care Management Amount: US $15,000 Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The NIHCM…
NIHCM: Journalism Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The National Institute for Health Care Management Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Summary The NIHCM Journalism Grants support projects that enhance…
NJCIC General Grant Funding Funder: New Jersey Civic Information Consortium Overview: The Consortium awards grants to nonprofit organizations working to strengthen local news, support civic…
NPR Internship for Military Veterans in Journalism Status: On hold as of 2020 due to COVID-19 Funder: National Public Radio (NPR) in partnership with Military Veterans in Journalism (MVJ) Program…
Ocean and Fisheries Reporting Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pulitzer Center Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The Pulitzer Center is inviting applications for the Ocean and Fisheries Reporting…
Ocean State Media Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Rhode Island Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary Overview Ocean State Media Scholarship…
Overview _NOTE: Due to funding cuts at the National Endowment for the Humanities, Ohio Humanities' grants are currently paused. Spark Grant applications are currently postponed until further…
Online Journalism Awards (OJAs) Organization: Online News Association (ONA) Program Type: Competitive awards recognizing excellence in digital journalism Overview The Online Journalism Awards,…
OTF Rapid Response Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Open Technology Fund (OTF) Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: December 06, 2025 Summary The OTF Rapid Response Fund Grant provides urgent…
Park Foundation: Media Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Park Foundation, Inc. Last Updated: January 07, 2026 Summary The Park Foundation Grants: Media support public interest media that raises awareness…
Overview Since its inception in 2010, more than $450,000 has been awarded by NASW's Peggy Girshman Idea Grants program for projects that benefit science writing and its practitioners. Read more to…
PEN/Nora Magid Award for Magazine Editing (Multigenre) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: PEN America Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: October 11, 2025 Summary The PEN/Nora Magid Award for Magazine Editing,…
Perspective Fund: Documentary Film Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Perspective Fund Last Updated: October 22, 2025 Summary The Perspective Fund provides vital support for documentary filmmakers…
Perspective Fund: Organizations Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Perspective Fund Last Updated: February 02, 2026 Summary The Perspective Fund is dedicated to transforming storytelling into a tool for…
Philadelphia Local News Sustainability Initiative Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Lenfest Institute for Journalism Special Asset Fund of TPF Amount: US $100,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: August…
Philadelphia Student Mediamaker Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: People’s Media Fund Amount: US $1,000 - US $1,500 Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The Philadelphia Student Mediamaker Fund,…