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.
Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism Program Type: Yearlong, nonresidential fellowships for journalists Geographic Scope: United States (U.S. citizens and residents only) Focus…
Roy W. Howard Fellowships Program Type: Investigative journalism fellowships Named After: Roy W. Howard, journalism innovator Focus Areas: - Investigative journalism - In-depth reporting - Public…
Ruben Salazar/NAHJ General Scholarships Fund Named after: Mexican-American journalist who was the news director for the Spanish-language television station KMEX and a columnist for the Los Angeles…
SAF National Awards Program: Outstanding Forestry Journalism Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society of American Foresters (SAF) Amount: More than US $500 Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary…
Sam Chu Lin Internship Grant Funder: Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) Program Type: Internship grant to defray expenses and living costs Focus Area: - Broadcast journalism (priority…
Science Writer Fellowship Program Funder: Giovanni Armenise Harvard Foundation Geographic Scope: Italy Focus Areas: Science communication and writing Overview: Fellowship program supporting science…
Scripps Howard Fellowship Program Type: Yearlong fellowship for journalists Focus Areas: Investigative journalism, reporting skills development, leadership training Geographic Scope: National…
Scripps Howard Journalism Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Scripps Howard Foundation Last Updated: January 30, 2026 Summary The Scripps Howard Journalism Awards, supported by the Scripps Howard…
Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Council for the Advancement of Science Writing Amount: Approximately US $20,000 Last Updated: March 08, 2026 Summary The Sharon…
Shirley McKown Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Amount: Approximately US $6,000 Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The Shirley McKown Scholarship Fund,…
Showcase Award Overview: The Headliners Foundation makes Showcase Awards for excellence in investigative reporting and storytelling. The awards recognize high-impact journalism projects across…
Sidney Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Sidney Hillman Foundation Inc Amount: US $500 Last Updated: February 08, 2026 Summary The Sidney Awards, presented by the Sidney Hillman Foundation,…
Sloan Science Prizes Overview: Awards supporting creators who bring science to life through original video storytelling. Geographic Scope: YouTube-focused (appears to be international) Focus Areas: -…
Spark Fund Overview: A noncompetitive professional development grant program for Tiny News Collective members designed to support founders on their journey from "founder to leader." Award Amount: Up…
Spencer Fellowship for Education Reporting Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Columbia University Last Updated: December 23, 2025 Summary The Spencer Fellowship for Education Reporting at Columbia…
SPJ Foundation Grants Funder: Society of Professional Journalists Foundation Status: Currently accepting grant proposals Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: Priority given to initiatives…
Stanford Chen Internship Grant Funder: Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) Program Type: Internship grant to defray expenses and living costs Geographic Focus: - Pacific Northwest region…
Stephen H. Philbin II Award for Excellence in Legal Reporting Geographic Scope: Dallas, Texas area; recognizes journalism at local and national level Focus Areas: Excellence in legal reporting and…
Student Awards for Excellence Program Overview: Awards open to college and high school broadcasting students to recognize outstanding broadcasting achievements. Eligibility: - College broadcasting…
Sunrise Grants Status: Completed initial distribution (announced March 2023) Geographic Scope: Central Valley, California Focus Areas: - Building and activating inclusive leadership - Future of…