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.
Arts Writers Grant Funder: The Andy Warhol Foundation (administered by Creative Capital) Purpose: Supports emerging and established writers who write about contemporary visual art Award Amount:…
Atwood Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Atwood Foundation Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary The Atwood Foundation Grant, established in 1962, supports Anchorage's youth and community…
Beacon Award Overview: The GSBA Beacon Award recognizes outstanding reporting on public education by individuals, media representatives, or organizations whose coverage enhances public understanding…
Beacon Award for Excellence in Reporting on Public Education Overview: The GSBA Beacon Award recognizes outstanding reporting on public education by individuals, media representatives, or…
Berlin Capital Program for Early Career Journalists Status: Active, ongoing program Geographic Scope: Germany, operated through Fulbright Germany, for U.S. journalists Focus Areas: Professional…
Beyond Print Convening Grants Award Amount: $25,000 per organization Overview: The American Press Institute awarded grants to support digital transformation and the print transition. This was a…
Beyond Print Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Lenfest Institute for Journalism Special Asset Fund of TPF Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: October 28, 2025 Summary The Beyond Print Grant Program…
Bill “Scoop” Kinney Journalism Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Marietta Kiwanis Foundationinc Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: January 31, 2026 Summary Overview We are about helping…
Bonnie Cardone Memorial Scholarship for Ocean-Minded Content Creators Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Women Divers Hall of Fame Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The Bonnie…
Broadcast Historian Creative Award Funder: Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF), in association with the Broadcast Education Association Award Amount: $2,500 Focus Areas:…
Bronx Recognizes its Own (BRIO) Status: Applications are now closed. Overview: For over 36 years, BCA's BRIO Award has recognized artists from a wide range of creative disciplines who demonstrate…
Burl Osborne Award Overview: The Headliners Foundation honors the legacy of Burl Osborne, former editor and publisher of The Dallas Morning News, by recognizing outstanding reporting on social…
Cal Press Equipment Grant Purpose: Supports campus journalism programs with funding for production hardware, software, and equipment improvements. Award Amount: Individual grants ranging from $370 to…
Cal Press Internship Grant Purpose: Supports emerging journalists pursuing careers in California news by funding internship placements. Award Amount: $3,000 per recipient Geographic Scope: California…
California Civic Media Program Overview: A significant public-private funding partnership between the State of California and Google to sustain local news and expand civic information across…
Overview California Documentary Project Grants The California Documentary Project (CDP) is a competitive grant program that supports the research and development and production stages of film, audio,…
California Journalism Educators of the Year Award Purpose: Honors journalism educators for their work on behalf of student journalists and journalism education programs. Geographic Scope: California…
California Newspaper Hall of Fame Purpose: Posthumously honors newspaper people whose outstanding devotion to their responsibilities resulted in substantial contributions to their regions and to the…
Canadian Hillman Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Sidney Hillman Foundation Inc Last Updated: November 09, 2025 Summary The Canadian Hillman Prize, awarded by the Sidney Hillman Foundation,…
Carolyn C. Mattingly Award for Mental Health Reporting Funder: The Luv U Project in memory of Carolyn C Mattingly Inc Website: theluvuproject.org Award Amount: $10,000 Purpose: Recognizes exemplary…