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U.S. Hillman Prize for Opinion and Analysis Journalism Grant

The Sidney Hillman Foundation Inc

Funding Amount

US $5,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Other requirements

  • The contest is open to journalists globally, although work must have been published or broadcast in English in the last calendar year and been widely accessible to a U.S audience.
  • 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.

Overview

The U.S. Hillman Prize for Opinion and Analysis Journalism, awarded by the Sidney Hillman Foundation, recognizes outstanding journalism that serves the common good. Open to journalists globally, the prize honors works published or broadcast in English within the last year. Winners receive a $5,000 honorarium and a certificate at a ceremony in New York City. This prestigious award promotes impactful storytelling that resonates with a U.S. audience and champions social justice.

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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 Prize for Opinion & Analysis Journalism
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

The contest is open to journalists globally, although work must have been published or broadcast in English in the last calendar year and been widely accessible to a U.S audience.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.

What The Sidney Hillman Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
40
Total given
$51K
Median grant
$500
Range
$100–$5,000
  • By dollars: New York 50%, California 21%, District of Columbia 2%. Top recipient cities: New York, NY; Richmond, CA; San Rafael, CA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Committee to Protect Journalists · New York, NY

    Award

    $5,000

  • Contra Costa Justice Alliance · Richmond, CA

    Award

    $1,000

  • First Amendment Coalition · San Rafael, CA

    Award

    $1,000

  • Doctors Without Borders · Hagerstown, MD

    Award

    $125

  • Type Media Center · New York, NY

    Award

    $100

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Journalism

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