U.S. Hillman Book Prize Grant
Foundation Grants for Journalism
Funding Amount
US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
U.S. Hillman Book Prize Grant
Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Sidney Hillman Foundation Inc
Amount: US $5,000
Last Updated: November 09, 2025
Summary
The U.S. Hillman Book Prize, awarded by the Sidney Hillman Foundation, honors exceptional journalism that serves the common good. Open to global journalists, it recognizes books published in English in the U.S. within the last year. Winners receive a $5,000 honorarium and a certificate at an annual ceremony in New York City. The foundation also promotes entries with a U.S. impact while continuing the SEIU Award for Reporting on Racial and Economic Justice.Overview
Canadian Hillman PrizeU.S. Hillman Prize for Newspaper JournalismU.S. Hillman Prize for Magazine JournalismU.S. Hillman Prize for Opinion & Analysis JournalismU.S. Hillman Prize for Broadcast Journalism Sidney Hillman Foundation The Sidney Hillman Foundation honors excellence in journalism in service of the common good. Our awards and programs honor the legacy and vision of union pioneer and New Deal architect Sidney Hillman. U.S. Hillman Book Prize Hillman Prize winners will be awarded a $5,000 honorarium and a certificate at our annual ceremony to be held in New York City.Eligibility
You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The contest is open to journalists and subjects globally, although book must have been published in English in the U.S in the last calendar year. You may nominate your own work or someone else's.You may apply on your own, or be entered by your outlet/organization. There is no limit to the number of entries one outlet may make. The foundation will continue the SEIU Award for Reporting on Racial and Economic Justice.All Hillman Prize entries will be automatically considered for this award as well.Ineligibility
Self-published books are not eligible.Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
journalism
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