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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Alaska Center for Excellence in Journalism Grant Program The Alaska Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Alaska Center for Excellence in Journalism Grant Program supports impactful journalism in Alaska, focusing on underreported issues.	Not published	Up to $40K
Community Storytelling Fellowship Grant Oregon Humanities · Foundation Not published · $5K The Community Storytelling Fellowship, sponsored by Oregon Humanities, empowers Oregonians to share community narratives across various mediums, including journalism and photography.	Not published	$5K
Journalism Grants National Institute for Health Care Mgmt Research & Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500,000 NIHCM Foundation supports timely health care journalism that informs efforts to improve the health of Americans and examines emerging health issues and their implications for cost, quality, and access.	Not published	Up to $500,000
Higher Education Media Fellowship Institute for Citizens and Scholars · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: It is strongly recommended that all components be submitted at least one day prior to the application deadline, to ensure the documents have been received.	Not published	Varies
Sam Chu Lin Internship Grant Asian American Journalists Association · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Global Health Inequities, Risks, and Solutions Grant Pulitzer Center · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pulitzer Center invites applications for stories addressing global health inequities and challenges. Projects may explore barriers to healthcare, the impact of U.S. aid cuts, and emerging health threats.	Not published	Varies
AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship Grant American Association for the Advancement of Science · Foundation Not published · $10K The AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship is a prestigious 10-week summer program designed for science, engineering, and mathematics students to work at media organizations across the U.S. This fellowship enhances public…	Not published	$10K
NIAF Italpress Internship in Journalism National Italian American Foundationinc · Foundation Not published · Varies Internship program in journalism offered in partnership with Italpress.	Not published	Varies
Scripps Howard Journalism Awards Grant The Scripps Howard Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Scripps Howard Journalism Awards, supported by the Scripps Howard Fund and The E.W. Scripps Company, celebrate excellence in journalism across various media.	Not published	Varies
Canadian Hillman Prize Grant The Sidney Hillman Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Canadian Hillman Prize, awarded by the Sidney Hillman Foundation, recognizes outstanding journalism that serves the common good.	Not published	Varies
Bronx Recognizes its Own (BRIO) The Bronx Council on the Arts Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K For over 36 years, BCA's BRIO Award has recognized artists from a wide range of creative disciplines who demonstrate proficiency, knowledge, and intense practice in their chosen artform.	Not published	Up to $5K
Reva and David Logan Foundation Grant Reva and David Logan Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Reva and David Logan Foundation Grant supports social justice, journalism, and the arts, focusing on innovative projects that demonstrate originality, potential impact, feasibility, and engagement.	Not published	Varies
PEN/Nora Magid Award for Magazine Editing (Multigenre) Grant Pen American Center Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The PEN/Nora Magid Award for Magazine Editing, established in 1993, honors editors who uphold high literary standards in their publications.	Not published	$3K
David Perlman Award for Excellence in Science Journalism - News American Geophysical Union · Foundation Not published · Varies AGU is a global community supporting more than half a million advocates and professionals in the Earth and space sciences.	Not published	Varies
FOIA Legal Fund America's Newspapers Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Dedicated to providing support for necessary legal action to enforce the public's right to know through access to government records and meetings.	Not published	Varies
Stanford Chen Internship Grant Asian American Journalists Association · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
The Gerald W. G. Kwock Charitable Foundation Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $6K The Gerald W. G. Kwock Charitable Foundation, established in 2015, provides scholarships for O'ahu high school seniors attending public or private schools.	Not published	$6K
Ohio Humanities: Spark Grants Ohio Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Due to funding cuts at the National Endowment for the Humanities, Ohio Humanities' grants are currently paused.	Not published	Varies
Community Action Grants - Local Journalism Silicon Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Action Grants - Local Journalism program by the Silicon Valley Community Foundation aims to empower local nonprofits focused on racial justice and community engagement.	Not published	Varies
Conflict & Peace Grants Pulitzer Center · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pulitzer Center's Conflict & Peace Grants aim to fund in-depth reporting on conflicts and their global implications, including the ongoing Ukraine and Israel-Hamas wars.	Not published	Varies
Robert Sr. and Mary Churchwell Scholarship Fund Grant The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Robert Sr. and Mary Churchwell Scholarship Fund, established by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, honors the legacy of Robert Churchwell, Sr., a pioneering African American journalist, and Mary Elizabeth Buckingham…	Not published	Varies
Environmental Fellowship Program Grant The Scripps Howard Foundation · Foundation Not published · $80K The Environmental Fellowship Program offers an $80,000 stipend for five journalists to study at the University of Colorado, Boulder, for nine months.	Not published	$80K
Poynter Institute Free Online Journalism Courses Military Veterans in Journalism Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K Premium Scholarship Courses (with competitive selection): MVJ has secured access to Poynter Institute's comprehensive online journalism courses for free. Partnership made possible by Craig Newmark Philanthropies.	Not published	$20K
Joseph H. Garagiola Sr. ASU/Cronkite School Sports Broadcasting Scholarship Grant Arizona Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Joseph H. Garagiola Sr. ASU/Cronkite School Sports Broadcasting Scholarship, established by the Arizona Community Foundation, supports Arizona students pursuing degrees in Sports Journalism or Broadcast Journalism.	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 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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