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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Michael Hurewitz Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Michael Hurewitz Scholarship, offered by The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region, supports high school seniors in the region who have a passion for journalism and demonstrate financial need.	Not published	Varies
Ocean and Fisheries Reporting Grant Pulitzer Center · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pulitzer Center is inviting applications for the Ocean and Fisheries Reporting Grant, aimed at supporting journalists in addressing critical ocean health and fisheries issues.	Not published	Varies
NIHCM Foundation: Television and Audio Journalism Award Grant National Institute for Health Care Mgmt Research & Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K The NIHCM Foundation's Television and Audio Journalism Award honors outstanding television and audio reporting that contributes to enhancing the affordability, accessibility, and quality of healthcare in the U.S. With a prize of $20,000…	Not published	$20K
Fund for Environmental Journalism (FEJ) Grant Society of Environmental Journalists Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K	Not published	Up to $5K
Tech Journalism Fund Grant Omidyar Network Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Tech Journalism Fund, established by Omidyar Network, aims to support U.S.-based journalists with project funding ranging from $5,000 to $25,000.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Data-Driven Reporting Project Northwestern University · Foundation Not published · Varies Today much of investigative journalism is about acquiring, organizing and analyzing large, digital document sets. Technology plays a critical role in all phases but those resources are unevenly distributed.	Not published	Varies
NAHJ Rick Ramirez Scholarship National Association of Hispanic Journalists Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Leroy F. Aarons Scholarship Award Delaware Valley Legacy Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Alaska Impact Reporting Initiative Grant The Alaska Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Alaska Community Foundation connects people who care to the causes that make a difference and matter most to them.	Not published	Varies
Amos H. and Geraldine A. Lynch, Sr. Fund Grant Columbus Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 Easily learn more about the Amos H. and Geraldine A. Lynch, Sr. The next deadline for this grant is Tue, 02 Mar 2027.	Not published	$500
IPJ Journalism Awards (Institute on Political Journalism) The Fund for American Studies · Foundation Not published · Varies Intensive 8-week summer study and internship program in Washington, D.C. for college journalists	Not published	Varies
William Woo Internship Grant Asian American Journalists Association · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
John C. Ensslin Memorial Scholarship Fund (UA1) The Denver Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: By applying for the John C. Ensslin Memorial Scholarship, you are also being considered for one of the eight available Damon Runyon Scholarship awards of $1,500.	Not published	Varies
The Hearst Journalism Awards Program - Multimedia - Multimedia II – Innovative Journalism Grant William Randolph Hearst Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Hearst Journalism Awards Program, established in 1960, supports undergraduate journalism education with up to $700,000 in awards through various competitions.	Not published	$1K – $3K
The Hearst Journalism Awards Program - Photojournalism - Photo II – Picture Story/Series Grant William Randolph Hearst Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Hearst Journalism Awards Program, established in 1960, supports journalism education by offering scholarships and grants.	Not published	$1K – $3K
The Big Questions Request for Proposals - Level II Grants National Geographic Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The National Geographic Society invites proposals for Level II Grants to explore significant human questions through storytelling.	Not published	Up to $100K
Pulitzer Center: Eyewitness Photojournalism Grant Pulitzer Center · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pulitzer Center's Eyewitness Photojournalism Grant, awarded annually, supports independent photojournalists from historically underrepresented backgrounds.	Not published	Varies
U.S. Hillman Prize for Broadcast Journalism Grant The Sidney Hillman Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The U.S. Hillman Prize for Broadcast Journalism, awarded by the Sidney Hillman Foundation, recognizes outstanding journalism that serves the common good.	Not published	$5K
Glaser Progress Foundation Grant Real Progress Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: Grants awarded in the Measuring Progress and Independent Media program areas arise from unsolicited proposals sent to the Foundation as well as initiatives generated by the Foundation._ The advent of the 21st Century creates a…	Not published	Varies
Public Understanding of Science & Technology Grant - Radio Alfred P Sloan Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Public Understanding of Science & Technology Grant - Radio aims to foster innovative, high-quality programming that enhances public engagement with science and technology.	Not published	Varies
NPR Internship for Military Veterans in Journalism Military Veterans in Journalism Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Paid internship offering military veterans exposure to training, NPR's daily operations, and the opportunity to work with professional journalists.	Not published	Varies
Gary Dolphin Journalism Grant Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K Since 2003, we have inspired people to give back to their community. We turn this generosity into lasting change across our region, increasing access to resources and opportunities that help all people succeed.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Bill “Scoop” Kinney Journalism Scholarship Grant The Marietta Kiwanis Foundationinc · Foundation Not published · $3K We are about helping children, right here in Marietta! Kiwanis Club of Marietta members participate in service projects, hold fundraisers, and change children’s lives in our community.	Not published	$3K
Herzfeld Foundation: Arts Awareness Grant Richard and Ethel Herzfeld · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Herzfeld Foundation's Arts Awareness Grant aims to enhance awareness of visual and performing arts in metro Milwaukee. Grants, up to $100,000, support strategies that expand or innovate coverage of the arts through various media.	Not published	Up to $100K

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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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