Grants for Journalism

Last updated October 24, 2026

Grantable tracks 280 active grants for journalism in its free grants database, drawn from federal and 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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Carolyn C. Mattingly Award for Mental Health Reporting The Luv U Project in Memory of Carolyn C Mattingly · Foundation Not published · $10K Recognizes exemplary journalism that illuminates and advances the understanding of mental health issues and treatments.	Not published	$10K
Kay Longcope Scholarship Award Delaware Valley Legacy Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
GMF General Grants The Greater Montana Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Greater Montana Foundation offers grants to promote communication on vital issues for Montanans, focusing on electronic media.	Not published	Varies
Online Journalism Awards (OJAs) Online News Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The Online Journalism Awards, launched in May 2000, are the only comprehensive set of journalism prizes honoring excellence in digital journalism around the world.	Not published	Varies
Esserman-Knight Journalism Awards Grant The Miami Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K We were established as the Dade Foundation in 1967, with our founders calling us “a living philanthropy in perpetuity.” In 1987, we were renamed Dade Community Foundation to better reflect our identity and mission.	Not published	$1K – $10K
The Hearst Journalism Awards Program - Television - Television II – News Grant William Randolph Hearst Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Hearst Journalism Awards Program, established in 1960, supports journalism education at the collegiate level by offering scholarships for outstanding performance.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Young Journalist Award Council for the Advancement of Science Writing Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Award program mentioned in CASW awards and fellowships section but no details provided in source materials.	Not published	Varies
Bonnie Cardone Memorial Scholarship for Ocean-Minded Content Creators Grant Women Divers Hall of Fame · Foundation Not published · $2K The Bonnie Cardone Memorial Scholarship, offered by the Women Divers Hall of Fame, awards $1,500 to a woman diver enrolled in a U.S. or Canada degree program in journalism, graphic arts, photography, or videography.	Not published	$2K
Lloyd LaCuesta Internship Grant Asian American Journalists Association · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
California Newspaper Hall of Fame California Press Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Posthumously honors newspaper people whose outstanding devotion to their responsibilities resulted in substantial contributions to their regions and to the development of California.	Not published	Varies
NAHJ Elaine Rivera Civil Rights & Social Justice Award National Association of Hispanic Journalists Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Africa - Impact Seed Fund Grant Pulitzer Center · Foundation Not published · $2K – $4K The Pulitzer Center has a bold vision: to be the venue for the world’s most innovative and consequential reporting, with journalism as the key element for mobilizing society through audience engagement strategies.	Not published	$2K – $4K
Philadelphia Student Mediamaker Fund Grant Independence Public Media · Foundation Not published · $1K – $2K The Philadelphia Student Mediamaker Fund, supported by the People's Media Fund, empowers students in the Philadelphia area to create digital media projects.	Not published	$1K – $2K
Herburger Scholarship Grant Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Herburger Scholarship, funded by the Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation, supports students pursuing a career in journalism.	Not published	$1K
Pulitzer Center Rainforest Reporting Grant Pulitzer Center · Foundation Not published · $8K – $15K The Pulitzer Center Rainforest Reporting Grant supports journalists reporting on critical issues in tropical forests, particularly in the Amazon, Congo Basin, and Southeast Asia.	Not published	$8K – $15K
Democracy & the Informed Citizen Program Humanities Tennessee · Foundation Not published · $34K Address critical questions about media access, coverage, and citizens' responsibility to be informed and engage in democratic processes This initiative aimed to encourage public conversations across Tennessee communities (urban and rural…	Not published	$34K
Covering Climate Now (CCNow) Journalism Awards Fund for Constitutional Government · Foundation Not published · Varies The Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards is an annual awards program recognizing outstanding journalism on climate change from journalists throughout the world.	Not published	Varies
Doc Society Climate Story Fund Grant Doc Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K – $125K The Doc Society Climate Story Fund Grant invites applications for stories that showcase the interconnectedness of life and the potential of climate action to create an inclusive and resilient future.	Not published	$50K – $125K
UCF Research Assistance Grants Urban Communication Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies This program provides funding for projects seeking $3,000 or less. The purpose is to fund projects that are small in scale, need seed-money or are short term.	Not published	Varies
1829 Legacy Fund Grants The Rhode Island Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The 1829 Legacy Fund Grants, managed by the Rhode Island Community Foundation, support nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island focusing on human services, education, arts, and journalism.	Not published	Varies
WCSJ International Program Fund - Travel Fellowships Council for the Advancement of Science Writing Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Program Goals (via WCSJ International Program Fund):	Not published	Varies
Covering Climate Collaborative Local Media Association · Foundation Not published · Varies A program for local media organizations to cover climate-related issues and stories.	Not published	Varies
June DeWeese Memorial Scholarship The Community Foundation of Dickinson County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of Dickinson County, Inc. was established in 1999 by a group of civic-minded individuals who cherished their community and wanted to ensure future generations experience the same quality of living they had received…	Not published	Varies
Democracy Commission Program Round 2 FY2023 U.S. Mission to Albania · Federal Forecast · $30K – $50K The U.S. Embassy Tirana announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications under the Democracy Commission Program. Please follow all instructions below.	Forecast	$30K – $50K

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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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