Grants for Journalism

Last updated October 25, 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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CatchLight Impact Fund CatchLight · Foundation Not published · $2K – $15K The Impact Fund provides additional financial resources for current cohort members and alumni of CatchLight Fellowships to cultivate audience engagement, test innovative distribution methods, and gain new skills in pursuit of community…	Not published	$2K – $15K
APA Journalism Foundation Internship Program Alabama Press Association Journalism Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K Up to eight $1,500 journalism internships awarded each year.	Not published	$2K
Civic Science Media Project Grants Montclair State University · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Civic Science Media Project Grants, offered by Montclair State University's Center for Cooperative Media, aim to enhance local journalism and foster collaboration between scientists and media.	Not published	Up to $15K
All In For Central Valley Democracy Fund James B McClatchy Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $500K – $2M	Rolling	$500K – $2M
Check Global COVID-19 Microgrants Fund Meedan Inc · Foundation Not published · $300 – $47K	Not published	$300 – $47K
Columbus Matrix Foundation Scholarship Grant Columbus Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Since the early days of print journalism, The Association for Women in Communications has evolved to become the overarching professional organization to unite communicators across a vast spectrum of disciplines-from print and broadcast…	Not published	Up to $10K
The Ferriss – UC Berkeley Psychedelic Journalism Fellowship Grant University of California Berkeley Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The Ferriss – UC Berkeley Psychedelic Journalism Fellowship offers ten $10,000 grants annually to journalists for in-depth stories on psychedelics.	Not published	$10K
RFP: Press Forward Chicago – Capacity Building Grant The Chicago Community Trust · Foundation Not published · $25K – $75K The Press Forward Chicago Capacity Building Grant supports local media organizations in enhancing their reach and sustainability.	Not published	$25K – $75K
American Journalism Project Civic News Organization Grants American Journalism Project Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Journalism Project is a venture philanthropy organization dedicated to supporting mission-driven nonprofit local news organizations and dynamic entrepreneurs.	Not published	Varies
California Civic Media Program Journalism Funding Partners · Foundation Not published · From $10M A significant public-private funding partnership between the State of California and Google to sustain local news and expand civic information across California.	Not published	From $10M
The Field Foundation Of Illinois: Journalism & Storytelling Grant Field Foundation of Illinois · Foundation Not published · $15K – $50K The Field Foundation of Illinois focuses on funding organizations that address systemic issues in under-resourced communities, particularly prioritizing BIPOC-led initiatives.	Not published	$15K – $50K
The Hearst Journalism Awards Program - Writing - Explanatory Reporting – Team or Individual 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 annual awards.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Science Writer Fellowship Program Giovanni Armenise-Harvard Foundation for Scientific Research Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Fellowship program supporting science writers. Part of the foundation's programs in Italy.	Not published	Varies
Hondros Fellow at the Eddie Adams Photography Workshop The Chris Hondros Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fund awards an annual fellowship to one attendee of the Eddie Adams Photography Workshop.	Not published	Varies
Ruben Salazar/NAHJ General Scholarships Fund National Association of Hispanic Journalists Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
McGraw Fellowships: Enterprise Reporting Grants Association of Health Care Journalists Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The McGraw Fellowships provide experienced journalists with grant funding and editorial support to produce deeply-reported investigative or enterprise stories on critical economic, financial, or business issues.	Not published	Up to $15K
Newmark Veterans in Journalism Fellowship Program Military Veterans in Journalism Inc · Foundation Not published · Paid 9-month fellowship Partnership created to increase veteran representation in journalism and strengthen media through diverse perspectives. Veterans have historically been underrepresented in journalism despite extensive military service.	Not published	Paid 9-month fellowship
Charles E. Green Awards Headliners Foundation of Texas · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K Annual awards presented by the Headliners Foundation of Texas to recognize the best print, digital, and broadcast journalists in Texas.	Not published	$500 – $1K
Press Freedom Defense Fund - Trainings The Intercept Media Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Press Freedom Defense Fund offers industrywide training programs that address the rapidly evolving threat landscape facing reporters, with practical, hands-on guidance.	Not published	Varies
Data Journalism Grants Pulitzer Center · Foundation Not published · $10K – $20K The Pulitzer Center invites innovative data-driven journalism project proposals to spotlight underreported issues globally.	Not published	$10K – $20K
David Kranz - Argus Leader Media Journalism Scholarship Grant South Dakota Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K David Kranz - Argus Leader Media Journalism Scholarship Scholarship award up to $5,000. To provide financial support to journalism students.	Not published	Up to $5K
SPJ Foundation Grants Society of Professional Journalists Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Pittsburgh Foundation Equity and Social Justice Grants: Access to Information The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $75K The Pittsburgh Foundation Equity and Social Justice Grants focus on enhancing access to reliable information, ensuring community members can participate in decision-making that impacts their lives.	Not published	$10K – $75K
Local Journalism and Civic Engagement Grants James B McClatchy Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1.5M – $3.5M	Not published	$1.5M – $3.5M

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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 25, 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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