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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Local Filmmaker Fund Grant Independence Public Media · Foundation Not published · $10K – $30K The Local Filmmaker Fund by the People's Media Fund supports filmmakers in Greater Philadelphia, enhancing their skills and film projects through a 12-month cohort program.	Not published	$10K – $30K
Alaska Arts 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
Scripps Howard Fellowship Scripps Howard Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Scripps Howard Foundation supports philanthropic causes important to The E.W. Scripps Company with special emphasis on excellence in journalism.	Not published	Varies
Gene Robb Journalism Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gene Robb Journalism Scholarship, offered by The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region, recognizes the significant contributions of former Times Union publisher Gene Robb to journalism.	Not published	Varies
Marvin Brown Scholarship Fund Grant Columbus Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The purpose of the fund is to provide scholarship awards to deserving high school students who plan to attend an accredited college or university and undertake studies in marketing, communications, journalism, or advertising.	Not published	$3K
Spencer Fellowship for Education Reporting Grant The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York · Foundation Not published · Varies The Spencer Fellowship for Education Reporting at Columbia Journalism School offers journalists and educators the opportunity to develop impactful long-form journalism projects.	Not published	Varies
California Documentary Project: Research and Development Grant California Humanities · Foundation Not published · Varies The California Documentary Project (CDP) is a competitive grant program that supports the research and development and production stages of film, audio, and digital media projects that seek to document California in all its complexity.	Not published	Varies
Beyond Print Grant The Lenfest Institute for Journalism Special Asset Fund of TPF · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Beyond Print Grant Program by The Lenfest Institute aims to support independent local newspapers in transitioning from print to digital formats.	Not published	Up to $50K
Peggy Girshman Idea Grant program National Association of Science · Foundation Not published · Varies Since its inception in 2010, more than $450,000 has been awarded by NASW's Peggy Girshman Idea Grants program for projects that benefit science writing and its practitioners.	Not published	Varies
Charles A. & Grace Guy Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of West Texas · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charles A. & Grace Guy Scholarship, established by Mr. & Mrs. Ray Diekemper, honors civic leader Charles Guy.	Not published	Varies
John Dingell Scholarship Michigan Association of Broadcasters · Foundation Not published · Varies One of the MAB Foundation's scholarship programs for students interested in broadcasting.	Not published	Varies
RFP: Press Forward Chicago – Education Journalism 2026 Grant The Chicago Community Trust · Foundation Not published · $10K – $40K RFP: Press Forward Chicago – Education Journalism 2026 Chicago needs more education-focused reporters.	Not published	$10K – $40K
AI in Journalism Initiative Online News Association · Foundation Ongoing · Varies This initiative helps news organizations evaluate tools and set strategy for integrating AI into their journalism practices.	Ongoing	Varies
U.S. Hillman Prize for Opinion and Analysis Journalism Grant The Sidney Hillman Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The U.S. Hillman Prize for Opinion and Analysis Journalism, awarded by the Sidney Hillman Foundation, recognizes outstanding journalism that serves the common good.	Not published	$5K
Community Listening Sprint Awards American Press Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The American Press Institute awarded grants to news organizations participating in the Mobilizing News sprint for Table Stakes Local News Transformation Program alumni. The grants supported community listening efforts and engagement work.	Not published	$3K
Internship Program New Jersey Civic Information Consortium a NJ Nonprofit Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies A statewide paid internship program connecting local news organizations with students from the Consortium's six member universities.	Not published	Varies
The Hearst Journalism Awards Program - Writing - Sports Writing Grant William Randolph Hearst Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Hearst Journalism Awards Program, established in 1960, offers scholarships for exceptional performance in journalism at the collegiate level, with a total of up to $700,000 in awards.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Multi-Year Regional Civic Health Program Grants The Valley Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Program support is for organizations based outside Greater New Haven and/or the Valley with a mission dedicated to advocacy, civic engagement, community organizing and journalism.	Not published	Varies
RFK Book and Journalism Awards Robert F Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights · Foundation Not published · Varies The RFK Book and Journalism Awards honor outstanding writing on issues that reflect Senator Robert F. Kennedy's concerns, including human rights, social justice, and the power of individual action in the United States and around the world.	Not published	Varies
NAHJ Maria Elena Salinas Scholarships National Association of Hispanic Journalists Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
U.S. Hillman Prize for Newspaper Journalism Grant The Sidney Hillman Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The U.S. Hillman Prize for Newspaper Journalism, awarded by the Sidney Hillman Foundation, recognizes outstanding journalism that serves the common good.	Not published	$5K
Spark Fund The Tiny News Collective Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K A noncompetitive professional development grant program for Tiny News Collective members designed to support founders on their journey from "founder to leader."	Not published	Up to $1K
Randy Boileau Storyteller Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area seeks to ensure that our community thrives today, tomorrow, and forever by building our Community’s Endowment to support high impact…	Not published	Varies
Public Understanding of Science & Technology Grant - Television Alfred P Sloan Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Public Understanding of Science & Technology Grant for Television, provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, aims to enhance public appreciation of science and technology through innovative television projects.	Not published	Varies

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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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