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Roy W. Howard Fellowships

Scripps Howard Fund

Foundation Annual Grants for Journalism

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Other requirements

  • Professional investigative journalists
  • Demonstrated excellence in investigative reporting
  • Award-winning journalism required

Overview

Program Type: Investigative journalism fellowships

Named After: Roy W. Howard, journalism innovator

Focus Areas:

  • Investigative journalism
  • In-depth reporting
  • Public interest journalism

Geographic Scope: National (U.S.)

Recent Award (2026):

  • Three investigative journalists awarded Roy W. Howard Fellowships (announced January 29, 2026)
  • Multi-year program continuation

Eligibility:

  • Professional investigative journalists
  • Demonstrated excellence in investigative reporting
  • Award-winning journalism required

Program Details:

  • Provides funding and support for investigative journalism projects
  • Partnership with Scripps Howard Foundation
  • Recognition as one of foundation's signature fellowship programs

About Scripps Howard Foundation:
The Scripps Howard Foundation supports excellence in journalism through fellowships, scholarships, and awards. The Foundation is committed to developing the next generation of leaders in journalism and supporting high-impact investigative reporting.

How to Apply

Application Process

Note: Specific application details not provided in source documents.

General Information:

  • Highly competitive fellowship program
  • Awarded annually to multiple investigative journalists
  • Funded through Scripps Howard Foundation
  • Application process managed through Scripps Howard Foundation

To Apply:

  • Contact Scripps Howard Foundation for current application guidelines
  • Visit scripps.com/foundation for fellowship details and submission instructions
  • Application typically includes portfolio of investigative work and project proposal

What Scripps Howard Fund actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
30
Total given
$537K
Median grant
$11K
Range
$5,399–$100K
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 77% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Scripps National Spelling Bee

    Adam R. Scripps Foundation grant for centennial celebration

    $100K

  • University of Memphis Foundation

    Journalism Fund - Open Source Journalism Program

    $100K

  • Forgotten Harvest Inc

    CIC - WXYZ - Food for Families

    $31K

  • America's Second Harvest of the Big Bend

    CIC - WTXL - hurricane relief

    $20K

  • Surel's Place (Voces Internship of Idaho)

    Journalism Internships

    $18K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Journalism

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