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.
The Hearst Journalism Awards Program - Television - Television II – News Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: William Randolph Hearst Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $3,000 Last Updated: January 30, 2026…
The Hearst Journalism Awards Program - Writing - Explanatory Reporting – Team or Individual Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: William Randolph Hearst Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $3,000 Last Updated:…
The Hearst Journalism Awards Program - Writing - Feature Writing Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: William Randolph Hearst Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $3,000 Last Updated: November 27, 2024 Summary…
The Hearst Journalism Awards Program - Writing - Sports Writing Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: William Randolph Hearst Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $3,000 Last Updated: October 31, 2025 Summary…
The Kent Flanagan Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Last Updated: August 29, 2025 Summary The Kent Flanagan Memorial Scholarship, established…
The Peter Agris Memorial Awards for Greek Americans pursuing careers in Journalism & Communications Funder: Alpha Omega Council Inc (MA, US) Award Amount: $5,000 non-renewable annual scholarships…
The Plumas Sun Fund Funder: The Almanor Foundation Geographic Scope: Plumas County, CA Focus Areas: - Support for The Plumas Sun, a daily online nonprofit news publication - Local government coverage…
Tiny News Collective Membership Program Overview: A membership program for new and early-stage local news founders providing coaching, tools, resources and strategic support to launch and grow…
Transformational Media Fund Funder: Mediators Foundation Inc (CO, US) Contact: kspencerhome@gmail.com Project Director: Kim Spencer Overview The Transformational Media Fund (TMF) is a media…
Transformational Media Fund Funder: Mediators Foundation (housed within) Contact: kspencerhome@gmail.com Project Director: Kim Spencer Overview The Transformational Media Fund (TMF) is a media…
U.S. Hillman Book Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Sidney Hillman Foundation Inc Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: November 09, 2025 Summary The U.S. Hillman Book Prize, awarded by the Sidney…
U.S. Hillman Prize for Broadcast Journalism Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Sidney Hillman Foundation Inc Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: November 09, 2025 Summary The U.S. Hillman Prize for…
U.S. Hillman Prize for Magazine Journalism Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Sidney Hillman Foundation Inc Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The U.S. Hillman Prize for Magazine…
U.S. Hillman Prize for Newspaper Journalism Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Sidney Hillman Foundation Inc Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: November 09, 2025 Summary The U.S. Hillman Prize for…
U.S. Hillman Prize for Opinion and Analysis Journalism Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Sidney Hillman Foundation Inc Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: November 09, 2025 Summary The U.S. Hillman Prize…
Overview Background This program provides funding for projects seeking $3,000 or less. The purpose is to fund projects that are small in scale, need seed-money or are short term. Funding priority is…
Ukraine Civil Society Emergency Response Fund Status: Past funding cycle (applications closed July 30, 2022) Geographic Scope: Ukraine Focus Areas: - Upholding rule of law and fundamental human…
Urban Affairs Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charles H. Revson Foundation Last Updated: February 08, 2026 Summary The Urban Affairs Grants program by the Charles H. Revson Foundation aims to enhance…
Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Council for the Advancement of Science Writing Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: August 18, 2024 Summary The…
Voice for Justice Fund Overview: Supports efforts to amplify voices of groups fighting for equal justice whose efforts may be silenced or misrepresented. Geographic Scope: National Focus Areas: -…