In These Times to fund, publish investigative journalism – accepting Indigenous issues pitches

**The next deadline for story proposals is Monday, August 10. Application guidelines are below. The deadline for 2020-2021 fellowship applications has passed. We will be hiring 2021-2022 fellows in early 2021.** The Leonard C. Goodman Institute for Investigative Reporting is dedicated to providing editorial and financial support to journalists pursuing in-depth investigative projects that align with In … More In These Times to fund, publish investigative journalism – accepting Indigenous issues pitches

The Water Desk launches new round of reporting grants

The Water Desk is now accepting applications for their second round of grants to support independent and staff journalists, as well as media outlets, covering Western water issues and the Colorado River Basin. The region of coverage spans Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming—as well as the borderlands of Northwest Mexico. They … More The Water Desk launches new round of reporting grants

Freelance Investigative Reporters & Editors is accepting applications for stories, COVID & all

Freelance Investigative Reporters and Editors welcomes all investigative topics, but is giving special consideration to COVID-19 investigations, as long as the crisis continues.  In addition to its reporting services, FIRE provides freelancers with standard grants of up to $12,500, to complete an investigation; and Proposal Grants of up to $2,500, to develop an initial story … More Freelance Investigative Reporters & Editors is accepting applications for stories, COVID & all

Google News Initiative launches COVID-19 Journalism Emergency Relief Fund to aid local news publishers

Local news is a vital resource for keeping people and communities connected in the best of times. Today, it plays an even greater function in reporting on local lockdowns or shelter at home orders, school and park closures, and data about how COVID-19 is affecting daily life.  But that role is being challenged as the … More Google News Initiative launches COVID-19 Journalism Emergency Relief Fund to aid local news publishers