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.
Phillip D. Reed Environmental Writing Award Purpose: Recognizes outstanding writing on the Southern environment that achieves both literary excellence and offers extraordinary insight into the…
Pillars Bylines Status: Applications open April 1 - May 15, 2026 Overview: Pillars Bylines is a fellowship that supports early-career freelance Muslim journalists focused on culture. Through this…
Pittsburgh Foundation Equity and Social Justice Grants: Access to Information Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The…
Poynter Institute Free Online Journalism Courses Funder: Craig Newmark Philanthropies (in partnership with Poynter Institute and MVJ) Total Value: More than $20,000 in free courses Focus Areas: -…
Press Freedom Defense Fund - Trainings Overview: The Press Freedom Defense Fund offers industrywide training programs that address the rapidly evolving threat landscape facing reporters, with…
Public Understanding of Science & Technology Grant - Radio Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alfred P Sloan Foundation Last Updated: June 03, 2025 Summary The Public Understanding of Science & Technology Grant…
Public Understanding of Science & Technology Grant - Television Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alfred P Sloan Foundation Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Public Understanding of Science & Technology…
Pulitzer Center Rainforest Reporting Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pulitzer Center Amount: US $8,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: November 26, 2025 Summary The Pulitzer Center Rainforest Reporting Grant…
Pulitzer Center: Eyewitness Photojournalism Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pulitzer Center Last Updated: November 26, 2025 Summary The Pulitzer Center's Eyewitness Photojournalism Grant, awarded…
Pulitzer Center: U.S. Local News Reporting Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pulitzer Center Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary The Pulitzer Center offers U.S. Local News Reporting Grants aimed at…
Radio Engagement Initiatives Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pulitzer Center Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary Overview Pulitzer Center The Pulitzer Center has a bold vision:…
Randy Boileau Storyteller Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of The Holland Zeeland Area Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of the…
Rapid Response Fund Status: Applications are currently on hold. Please check back soon for updates. Overview: The Rapid Response Fund is part of The Intercept's Press Freedom Defense Fund, which…
Reva and David Logan Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Reva And David Logan Foundation Last Updated: November 08, 2025 Summary The Reva and David Logan Foundation Grant supports social justice,…
RFK Book and Journalism Awards Description: The RFK Book and Journalism Awards honor outstanding writing on issues that reflect Senator Robert F. Kennedy's concerns, including human rights, social…
RFP: Press Forward Chicago – Capacity Building Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Chicago Community Trust Amount: US $25,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Press Forward Chicago…
RFP: Press Forward Chicago – Education Journalism 2026 Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Chicago Community Trust Amount: US $10,000 - US $40,000 Last Updated: February 08, 2026 Summary Overview RFP:…
Robert C. Cowen Award for Sustained Achievement in Science Journalism Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: AGU- Advancing Earth and Space Science Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: August 03, 2025 Summary…
Robert Sr. and Mary Churchwell Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Last Updated: September 04, 2025 Summary The Robert Sr. and Mary Churchwell…
Ron Paris Mass Communication Award Overview: The Ron Paris Mass Communication Scholarship was established by the Robert and Janice McNair Educational Foundation in 2008 in memory of Mr. Ron Paris,…