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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NAHJ Ñ Award - Latino Issues (Multiple Categories) National Association of Hispanic Journalists Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Sunrise Grants James B McClatchy Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10M	Not published	$10M
Tiny News Collective Membership/Founder Program The Tiny News Collective Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies A membership program for new and early-stage local news founders providing coaching, tools, resources and strategic support to launch and grow community-rooted news organizations.	Rolling	Varies
The Plumas Sun Fund The Almanor Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Arts Fund: Specialty Field Scholarships - Art Journalism- The Beverley Art Writers Travel Grant (The Beverley) American Australian Association · Foundation Not published · Varies 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 direction.	Not published	Varies
NIHCM Foundation: Trade Journalism Award Grant National Institute for Health Care Mgmt Research & Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K The NIHCM Foundation's Trade Journalism Award honors outstanding reporting aimed at specialty audiences, focusing on enhancing the affordability, accessibility, and quality of healthcare in the U.S. A $15,000 prize will be awarded to the…	Not published	$15K
Diversity and Inclusion in Journalism Grants The Scripps Howard Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Fund grants support journalism education that gives students hands-on experience as well as training to help professional journalists refresh their skill sets.	Not published	Varies
Taylor-Blakeslee Mentored Science Journalism Project Fellowships Council for the Advancement of Science Writing Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
The Hearst Journalism Awards Program - Multimedia - Multimedia IV – Digital News or Enterprise Story – Team Grant William Randolph Hearst Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Hearst Journalism Awards Program offers significant support for aspiring journalists, providing scholarships and recognition for excellence in various media formats.	Not published	$1K – $3K
NIHCM Foundation: Local Media Award Grant National Institute for Health Care Mgmt Research & Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K The NIHCM Foundation's Local Media Award honors outstanding local journalism that enhances understanding of health care issues in the U.S. It aims to recognize reports that improve health care affordability, accessibility, and quality.	Not published	$15K
The Big Questions Request for Proposals - Level I Grants National Geographic Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The National Geographic Society's Level I Grants invite innovative storytelling projects that explore profound questions about human existence, curiosity, and the connection between humans and nature.	Not published	Up to $20K
Ukraine Civil Society Emergency Response Fund DT Institute · Foundation Not published · $6K – $15K Established in summer 2022 in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. DT Institute invested more funds than the initial $50,000 commitment given the demand to support organizations on the ground.	Not published	$6K – $15K
Women's Leadership Accelerator (WLA) Online News Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The Women's Leadership Accelerator offers a comprehensive yearlong intensive program of mentoring, discussion, and learning led by some of the top minds in digital media.	Not published	Varies
Broadcast Historian Creative Award Library of American Broadcasting · Foundation Not published · $3K BEA is the premiere international academic media organization, driving insights, excellence in media production, and career advancement for educators, students, and professionals.	Not published	$3K
Burl Osborne Award Headliners Foundation of Texas · Foundation Not published · $1K – $2K The Headliners Foundation honors the legacy of Burl Osborne, former editor and publisher of The Dallas Morning News, by recognizing outstanding reporting on social justice and human rights.	Not published	$1K – $2K
National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications National Academy of Sciences · Foundation Not published · Varies This awards program aims to recognize and develop excellence in science communication by research scientists, independent and organizational science communicators, and by early career, local, and freelance science journalists.	Not published	Varies
IFCN Grants The Poynter Institute for Media Studies Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN), part of the Poynter Institute, unites fact-checkers around the world through best practices and exchanges in the field.	Not published	Varies
The Hearst Journalism Awards Program - Writing - Feature Writing Grant William Randolph Hearst Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Hearst Journalism Awards Program, established in 1960, supports undergraduate journalism education through a range of competitions and substantial awards totaling up to $700,000.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Transformational Media Fund Mediators Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Transformational Media Fund (TMF) is a media development project focused on providing seed funding for important media projects that shed light on current global crises and seek collaborative solutions to these issues.	Not published	Varies
Insight Award Library of American Broadcasting · Foundation Not published · Varies Instituted in 2022, the Insight Award recognizes individuals and organizations for their contributions to media understanding and integrity.	Not published	Varies
MJ Bear Fellowship Online News Association · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
NAHJ Presidential Award National Association of Hispanic Journalists Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Beyond Print Convening Grants American Press Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K The American Press Institute awarded grants to support digital transformation and the print transition. This was a one-time grant opportunity offered to news organizations participating in the Beyond Print convening event.	Not published	$25K
U.S. Hillman Book Prize Grant The Sidney Hillman Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The U.S. Hillman Book Prize, awarded by the Sidney Hillman Foundation, honors exceptional journalism that serves the common good. Open to global journalists, it recognizes books published in English in the U.S. within the last year.	Not published	$5K

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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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