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.
Walter Cronkite Scholarship Funder: NATAS Mid-America (National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences) Purpose: Reward academic excellence in the television field, specifically for broadcast…
Overview Recognizing Accessible Earth and Space Science Journalism The Walter Sullivan Award for Excellence in Science Journalism – Features is given annually to an individual journalist or a group…
WCSJ International Program Fund - Travel Fellowships Focus: Support for international science journalists to attend conferences and participate in training programs, funded from cost savings of 10th…
Western Iowa Journalism Foundation Community News Grant Funder: Western Iowa Journalism Foundation (WIJF) Mission: The Western Iowa Journalism Foundation believes that a robust and independent press…
Wilbur Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Religion Communicators Council Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The Wilbur Awards, presented annually since 1949 by the Religion Communicators…
William Woo Internship Grant Funder: Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) Program Type: Internship grant to defray expenses and living costs Focus Area: - Print or digital news journalism…
Overview _NOTE: When you first set up an account, you’ll be asked to share a brief summary of your idea. Proposed ideas must have a direct impact within the state of Arkansas and align with AR Equity…
Women's Leadership Accelerator (WLA) Organization: Online News Association (ONA) Program Type: Yearlong intensive mentorship and leadership development program Program Overview The Women's Leadership…
Work/Environment Reporting Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pulitzer Center Amount: US $10,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Pulitzer Center's Work/Environment Reporting…
Young Journalist Award Overview: Award program mentioned in CASW awards and fellowships section but no details provided in source materials. Status: Listed as active CASW award but specific focus,…
Youth Programming - Journalism and Multimedia Fellowship Program Type: Journalism and multimedia fellowship for high school students Overview: Afro Charities launched its inaugural Journalism and…