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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NCAA Jim McKay Graduate Scholarship Grant National Collegiate Athletic Association · Foundation Not published · $10K The NCAA Jim McKay Graduate Scholarship honors the legacy of journalist Jim McKay by awarding a one-time $10,000 scholarship to one male and one female student-athlete annually.	Not published	$10K
Leibner Cooper Grant Library of American Broadcasting · Foundation Not published · $3K The Leibner Cooper Family Foundation was formed by Carole Cooper and her late husband Richard Leibner.	Not published	$3K
NIHCM Foundation: Investigative and General Reporting Award Grant National Institute for Health Care Mgmt Research & Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K The NIHCM Foundation Investigative and General Reporting Award honors outstanding reporting that enhances understanding of U.S. health care affordability and quality.	Not published	$20K
Table Stakes Product Development Grants American Press Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The American Press Institute awarded grants to six news organizations participating in the product development sprint for alumni of the Table Stakes Local News Transformation Program.	Not published	$5K
Express-News Charitable Foundation Scholarship Fund Grant San Antonio Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Express-News Charitable Foundation Scholarship Fund, managed by the San Antonio Area Foundation, supports students pursuing degrees in Journalism or Communications.	Not published	Varies
Media Partnerships Program Grant The Bush Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Media Partnerships Program, funded by the Bush Foundation, supports nonprofit media organizations in Minnesota and surrounding areas.	Not published	Up to $150K
Pulitzer Center: U.S. Local News Reporting Grants Pulitzer Center · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pulitzer Center offers U.S. Local News Reporting Grants aimed at supporting freelance and staff journalists in producing in-depth investigative reporting for local news outlets.	Not published	Varies
Charles B. Decker Memorial Scholarship Grant Adirondack Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charles B. Decker Memorial Scholarship, established in 1991, supports college and graduate students from the Tri-Lakes area pursuing journalism careers.	Not published	Varies
Youth Journalism & Multimedia Fellowship Afro Charities Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Afro Charities launched its inaugural Journalism and Multimedia Fellowship program in 2022 for Baltimore City high school students.	Not published	Varies
Check Global Independent Media Response Fund (Climate Misinformation Focus) Meedan Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K	Not published	$5K – $15K
Journalism & Media Grant John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Journalism & Media Grant aims to promote inclusive narratives and accurate media that engage communities in democratic processes.	Not published	Varies
Closing Local Coverage Gaps Grant Press Forward · Foundation Not published · $100K Press Forward's initiative, 'Closing Local Coverage Gaps,' aims to tackle journalism disparities in the U.S. by funding at least 100 small local newsrooms with $100,000 each over two years.	Not published	$100K
Perspective Fund: Documentary Film Support Grant Perspective Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Perspective Fund provides vital support for documentary filmmakers focused on social equity and justice. We prioritize projects that empower marginalized voices and address systemic injustices.	Not published	Varies
CatchLight Local Fellowship CatchLight · Foundation Not published · Varies CatchLight Local is a fellowship program launched in 2019 that places full-time visual journalists in local newsrooms to address visual news deserts and newsroom staffing cuts, particularly among visual journalists.	Not published	Varies
Greater Montana Foundation: Commercial Grant The Greater Montana Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Greater Montana Foundation offers a Commercial Grant aimed at supporting time-sensitive news and public affairs programming.	Not published	Varies
Immediate Needs Fund The Tiny News Collective Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K A competitive grant program providing rapid, targeted support to TNC member newsrooms navigating urgent operational and community challenges.	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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