Grants for Journalism provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
Metz Newspaper Management Scholarship Geographic Scope: Alabama Overview: Scholarship program for students interested in newspaper management. Status: Program mentioned in navigation menu but limited…
Michael Hurewitz Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region Last Updated: November 13, 2025 Summary The Michael Hurewitz Scholarship, offered by…
MJ Bear Fellowship Organization: Online News Association (ONA) Program Type: Fellowship for emerging digital journalists Eligibility Requirements - Age: Born between Oct. 6, 1987, and Oct. 5, 1994…
Multi-Year Regional Civic Health Program Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Valley Community Foundation Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary Overview Multi-Year Regional Civic Health Program Grants…
MVJ Scholarship for Bitchin' Writers Course Course Provider: Bitchin' Writers (Abby Lee Hood, instructor) Award Amount: $700 scholarship per recipient (2 scholarships available) Normal Course Cost:…
MVJ-NBC Partnership: Internship Program Funder: NBCUniversal in partnership with Military Veterans in Journalism Program Timing: Spring 2021 Focus Areas: - Highly competitive paid internship…
NAHJ Elaine Rivera Civil Rights & Social Justice Award Focus: Recognizes excellence in coverage of civil rights of Latino Americans and/or issues of social justice for Latinos Named after: Elaine…
NAHJ Maria Elena Salinas Scholarships Established: 2002 Funder: Univision network news anchor and NAHJ founding member Maria Elena Salinas Eligibility: - College undergraduate students - Graduate…
NAHJ Ñ Award - Latino Issues Focus: Awards recognizing excellence in journalism covering Latino issues across multiple media formats Categories: - Print/Digital Journalism - Coverage of Latino issues…
NAHJ Presidential Award Focus: Honors distinguished journalists and media professionals for significant contributions to journalism and the Hispanic community Recognition: Award presented at the NAHJ…
NAHJ Rick Ramirez Scholarship Named after: Rick Ramirez, a photojournalist at ABC15 in Phoenix who was a former mentor of NAHJ student projects and close friend of NAHJ President Mekahlo Medina. Rick…
National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications Status: In Review Type: Award/Competition Description: This awards program aims to recognize and develop…
National Association of Science Writers: Science in Society Journalism Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Association of Science Writers Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2026…
National Institute for Health Care Management offers research and journalism grants - Organization: National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM) Foundation - Type: Foundation Grant
National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellowships (SHERF) Focus: Year-long cross-disciplinary fellowships supporting early-career journalists covering science, health, and/or environment…
NBO Foundation: Journalism Committee Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nicholas B. Ottaway Foundation Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The NBO Foundation's Journalism Committee Grants aim to…
NCAA Jim McKay Graduate Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Collegiate Athletic Association Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The NCAA Jim McKay Graduate…
New Horizons in Science Travel Fellowships Focus: Support for science writers to attend CASW's annual New Horizons in Science briefing and science writer conferences. Geographic Scope: Primarily…
New Horizons Travel Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Council for the Advancement of Science Writing Amount: Up to US $1,200 Last Updated: March 29, 2025 Summary The New Horizons Travel…
Newmark Veterans in Journalism Fellowship Program Funder: Craig Newmark Philanthropies Partners: Military Veterans in Journalism (MVJ), Institute for Nonprofit News (INN), Craig Newmark Graduate…