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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260428
DTSTAMP:20260425T084006
CREATED:20250917T210743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T145917Z
UID:1987-1777248000-1777334399@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Fund for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) Grants
DESCRIPTION:“The Fund for Investigative Journalism provides grants and other support for reporters to produce high-quality\, unbiased\, nonpartisan investigative stories that have an impact. \n“Freelance journalists\, staff reporters and media outlets are eligible for grants\, and their investigations can be for print\, online or broadcast stories\, books\, documentaries or podcasts. \nTypes of grants: \n\nRegular grants: Proposals are reviewed three to four times a year for grants up to $10\,000. The next deadline is April 27\, 2026.\nSeed funding: Small grants\, up to $2\,500\, are available for preliminary reporting that can lead to full investigations. These grants cover costs like open-records requests and initial reporting trips. The next deadline is April 27\, 2026.\nFollow-up grants: Proposals are accepted for timely follow-up coverage to original investigations that were produced with grants from the Fund. Grantees can apply for expedited review for follow-up grants up to $2\,500.\nRegular grants for those who have previously received Seed funding: Proposals are reviewed for individuals who received Seed funding from FIJ for grants up to $10\,000 on a rolling basis. Applicants receive a decision within about two to four weeks.\nDiversity Fellowships are offered to increase diversity in the field of investigative journalism. Check the website for application information.\nAlicia Patterson Fellowships for in-depth written reporting\, of up to $20\,000 for six months and up to $40\,000 for 12 months. Applications for the 2027 fellowships will be due on October 1\, 2026. (Dec. 4\, 2025: “Deepening support for public-service reporting\, Alicia Patterson Foundation merges into Fund for Investigative Journalism.”)
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-fund-for-investigative-journalism-fij-grants/
CATEGORIES:Deadline,Fellowships & Grants
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260428
DTSTAMP:20260425T084006
CREATED:20260214T232611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T225734Z
UID:2704-1777248000-1777334399@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: FIRE Greenlight Grants
DESCRIPTION:“FIRE has announced a deadline of April 27\, 2026\, for an unusual pilot grant program to support freelance investigations—Greenlight Grants. \n“The program will provide three grants as unrestricted stipends of $25\,000 each—an amount that comes closer to compensating the time required by some freelance accountability-reporting than many story grants do. \n“The winning outlets receive $5\,000\, the freelancer the other $20\,000.” \nNOTE: “Applicants would first apply to the FIRE Consultancy; and\, if selected\, may be invited to apply for the Virtual Newsroom\, which comes with grants—including … the new Greenlight Grants.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-fire-greenlight-grants/
CATEGORIES:Deadline,Fellowships & Grants
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTSTAMP:20260425T084006
CREATED:20241206T015211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T205042Z
UID:1439-1777507200-1777593599@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award
DESCRIPTION:“The award\, to be given annually\, will recognize and support reporting and writing that embodies the high standards exemplified by Sharon Begley (1956–2021)\, a science journalist of unflinching dedication\, skill\, moral clarity and commitment to mentoring. The Sharon Begley Award comprises a career prize\, recognizing the accomplishments of a mid-career science journalist\, and a grant of at least $20\,000 to enable the winner to undertake a significant reporting project.” Opens January 1\, 2026.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-sharon-begley-science-reporting-award/
CATEGORIES:Awards,CASW Deadlines,Deadline
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTSTAMP:20260425T084006
CREATED:20260324T212742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T214529Z
UID:2899-1777507200-1777593599@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Roy W. Dean Grant for Filmmakers
DESCRIPTION:“The Roy W. Dean Grant funds independent films that are unique and make a contribution to society that\, without its help\, might otherwise never get made.” \nGrants range from $3\,000-3\,500\, along with up to $20\,000 in services and discounts for production and post-production. \nGrant application fee waivers are available for those in financial need. \n2026 Deadlines: \n\nSpring Grant: March 31\nShort Film Grant: April 30\nSummer Grant: June 30\nFall Grant: October 31\nCarole Dorothy Joyce Grant for Student Filmmakers: November 30
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-roy-w-dean-grant-for-filmmakers/
CATEGORIES:Deadline,Fellowships & Grants
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTSTAMP:20260425T084006
CREATED:20260408T200424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T200424Z
UID:2962-1777507200-1777593599@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: RTDNF Canada Scholarships
DESCRIPTION:“The Radio-Television Digital News Foundation was established by the RTDNA in 1978 to offer financial assistance to students in Canada.” \nCategories include\, but are not limited to: \n\n$5\,000 CBC David Suzuki Scholarship “for students from racialized communities with a demonstrated interest in science journalism who are in their final year of a college or university journalism program.”\n$10\,000 Sachedina/CTV News Fellowship “for a journalism student from a Canadian university or college who has recently graduated or is within one year from graduation … to produce a substantial and original piece of journalism that will be considered for publication on a CTV News platform.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-rtdnf-canada-scholarships/
CATEGORIES:Deadline,Fellowships & Grants
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTSTAMP:20260425T084006
CREATED:20260411T192818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T192818Z
UID:2983-1777507200-1777593599@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Stanford Health Media Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:“We are pleased to announce the third year of the Stanford School of Medicine Health Equity Media Fellowship\, a program from Medical Humanities and the Arts. \n“While health journalism has flourished since the pandemic amid a groundswell of mainstream interest\, changes in the media environment have challenged news outlets—especially local newsrooms—with dwindling resources and a limited pool of specialized health care reporters. Such resource and expertise gaps have contributed in part to the proliferation of health misinformation materially impacting public health\, such as related to infectious disease outbreaks like measles and natural disasters like extreme heat. \n“The fellowship is a one-of-a-kind\, paid training opportunity tailored specifically to address these challenges. It is designed to help fill gaps in rigorous\, solutions-driven reporting on health equity in the United States by developing a pipeline of talented early career health communicators—especially given the sparsity of paid opportunities for career development in this cohort. \n“This hybrid program begins in September 2026 with an intensive skills-building boot-camp at Stanford University’s medical campus\, followed by six months of project-based and immersive\, hands-on training. Fellows who do not already have newsroom affiliation will be matched for an externship with newsroom partners including ABC News\, Ethnic Media Services\, and elsewhere. In addition to receiving graduate-level education from leading experts\, extensive networking opportunities with national and local leaders\, and longitudinal mentorship from leading practitioners in public health and journalism\, fellows will receive a $6\,000 stipend to support their efforts\, as well as an additional $500 stipend for travel expenses. Fellows will be expected to publish at least three articles in credentialed news outlets by the termination of their fellowship term.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-stanford-health-media-fellowship/
CATEGORIES:Deadline,Fellowships & Grants
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTSTAMP:20260425T084006
CREATED:20260203T210259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T210407Z
UID:2660-1777593600-1777679999@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Orion Environmental Writers’ Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Omega Institute in Rhinebeck\, New York invites applications by May 1 for the June 14-19\, 2026 workshop. \n“Join a community of writers\, improve your craft\, and reimagine how you think about nature. Guided by award-winning instructors\, the Orion Environmental Writers’ Workshop provides an intimate space to connect with writers\, artists\, and editors\, spark creativity\, and renew\, illuminate\, and deepen your relationship with place. Workshops will be offered in poetry\, fiction\, and creative nonfiction.” \nEarly bird tuition rate ends March 15. \nLimited financial aid is available. Deadline to apply for a scholarship is March 1.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-orion-environmental-writers-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Deadline,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTSTAMP:20260425T084006
CREATED:20260406T231804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T231830Z
UID:2957-1777593600-1777679999@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: EJN Biodiversity Story Grants
DESCRIPTION:“To ensure that local audiences have access to trusted\, timely and accurate information on the current critical state of biodiversity\, Internews’ Earth Journalism Network’s (EJN) Biodiversity Media Initiative is offering 5-10 story grants to increase the quality and quantity of biodiversity coverage\, and to highlight the overwhelming threats to our natural world as well as promising or proven solutions. In addition to funding\, selected journalists will receive support from experienced mentors throughout their project. \n“We encourage applications in particular from Central America\, Latin America\, the Caribbean\, and Southwest Asia and specifically from the following countries: Dominican Republic\, Nicaragua\, Guatemala\, Honduras\, Bolivia\, Uzbekistan\, Kazakhstan\, Tajikistan\, Madagascar\, the Democratic Republic of Congo\, Cameroon\, Rwanda\, Mali\, Niger\, Chad\, Sudan\, and Somalia. \n“We expect to award 5-10 grants with an average budget of 1\,000-2\,000 EUR each.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-ejn-biodiversity-story-grants/
CATEGORIES:Deadline,Fellowships & Grants
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTSTAMP:20260425T084006
CREATED:20260415T205539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T133300Z
UID:3023-1777593600-1777679999@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: NASW David Perlman Mentoring Program
DESCRIPTION:“This summer\, NASW is again offering its virtual summer mentoring program for graduate and undergraduate students\, which will run from June 3 to July 29. The program is named for longtime science writer and past NASW president David Perlman\, who died in 2020 at the age of 101\, three years after retiring from the San Francisco Chronicle. David was a mentor to countless members of the science writing community and always made time for kind and supportive words\, especially for early career writers. \n“Students who have demonstrated a serious interest in science writing will be paired with mentors and have the opportunity to publish a short science news story or broadcast piece in the NASW Student Newsroom or other media outlet. Recent graduates (within the last year) are also welcome to participate in the program. Students are not required to write a story to participate in the program.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-nasw-david-perlman-mentoring-program/
CATEGORIES:Deadline,Fellowships
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTSTAMP:20260425T084006
CREATED:20260313T183009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T162216Z
UID:2853-1777766400-1777852799@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Pulitzer Center Impact Seed Fund
DESCRIPTION:“We invite university educators and researchers in Africa\, Latin America\, and Southeast Asia to use Pulitzer Center-supported journalism to develop impactful educational initiatives on climate and environmental issues. The Impact Seed Fund (ISF) is a microscale grant to support education and research activities with the aim to enrich the perspectives and knowledge within the university community—specifically students and educators. \n“Central to the program is the intentional use of Pulitzer Center-supported journalism on the climate and the environment as a key resource and reflection in classrooms and beyond. The ISF facilitates a deeper understanding of complex issues by connecting multidisciplinary knowledge\, learning activities\, and field-based reporting. It encourages critical thinking about systemic issues and constructive approaches that address the most pressing challenges facing the ecosystem and the communities who rely on them. \n“The 2026 ISF focuses on ocean\, transparency and governance\, and climate change\, rainforests\, and its interconnection with workers and vulnerable communities. ISF grants range from USD $2\,500 to $4\,000\, varying by region.” \nDeadlines: \n\nAfrica: April 15\, 2026\nLatin America: April 19\, 2026\nSoutheast Asia: May 3\, 2026
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-pulitzer-center-impact-seed-fund/
CATEGORIES:Deadline,Fellowships & Grants
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTSTAMP:20260425T084006
CREATED:20250425T200858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T191419Z
UID:1633-1777939200-1778025599@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Online Journalism Awards
DESCRIPTION:“The Online Journalism Awards (OJAs)\, launched in May 2000\, are the only comprehensive set of journalism prizes honoring excellence in digital journalism around the world. … Open to newsrooms of all types\, websites\, micro sites\, blogs\, podcasts and all digital platforms where journalists have originated the content or selected and amplified it. Independent creators producing journalistic content that is shared under their own brand are also eligible to enter the contest. Search services\, portal sites and wire services may submit content they created that fits the eligibility requirements. Individuals and organizations may enter the contest.” \nAll winners receive a trophy. Some categories have cash prizes. Categories include Excellence in Science Reporting\, Excellence in Technology Reporting\, Explanatory Reporting\, Feature\, Student Journalism Award\, The Al Neuharth Innovation in Investigative Journalism Award\, The University of Florida Award for Investigative Data Journalism\, Topical Reporting: Climate Change\, Topical Reporting: Artificial Intelligence (no entry fee during early bird window for this category) and many more. \n\nEarly bird deadline: May 5\, 2026\nLate deadline: May 14\, 2026
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-online-journalism-awards/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260511
DTSTAMP:20260425T084006
CREATED:20260417T212659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T212659Z
UID:3034-1778371200-1778457599@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Gordon Sinclair Roving Reporter Bursary
DESCRIPTION:“The Gordon Sinclair Roving Reporter Bursary supports a research and reporting trip by an early career Canadian journalist who has recently graduated from one of Canada’s university-level journalism programs. The purpose of the $15\,000 bursary is to encourage a young journalist to get off the beaten track for a minimum of six weeks. The successful applicant will outline a proposal to travel abroad or to a region of Canada that is not usually well covered by the media and to research and then prepare a substantial body of journalistic work on an important issue. A key element of the bursary is journalistic mentorship for the successful candidate and some assistance with preparations for the trip. \n“Journalists who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents and who graduated from a university-level journalism program in the past five years are eligible to apply for the Gordon Sinclair Roving Reporter Bursary. Journalism students who are in their graduating year are eligible to apply for the bursary but must demonstrate that they are eligible to graduate this June. Applicants who work full-time with a media organization must be able to take a leave of absence for a minimum of six weeks to take up the reporting trip if selected for the bursary.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-gordon-sinclair-roving-reporter-bursary/
CATEGORIES:Deadline,Fellowships & Grants
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTSTAMP:20260425T084006
CREATED:20251226T205941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T190451Z
UID:2447-1778630400-1778716799@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Wildscreen Official Selection
DESCRIPTION:The biennial Wildscreen Festival’s “Official Selection showcases creative and bold stories that spark positive and restorative action for our natural world\, acting as a global launchpad for new and diverse voices. From short and feature films to extended reality productions\, the Official Selection platforms new voices\, original stories and vital messages about nature. … The Official Selection is separate from the Panda Awards\, our industry and craft-focused film competition.” \nThe 2026 festival takes place Oct. 19-22 in the UK. Deadlines: \n\nEarlybird: February 24\, 2026\nRegular: April 16\, 2026\nLate: May 13\, 2026
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-wildscreen-official-selection/
CATEGORIES:Deadline,Film Competition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTSTAMP:20260425T084006
CREATED:20251226T211709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T190647Z
UID:2450-1778630400-1778716799@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Wildscreen Panda Awards
DESCRIPTION:“The globally acclaimed Panda Awards\, the ‘Green Oscars’ of the international wildlife film and TV industry\, have sat at the heart of the Wildscreen Festival since 1982. They celebrate the very best in the natural world storytelling craft\, and remain the highest honour in the industry. \n“The 2026 competition has 18 categories and three special awards\, including the coveted Golden Panda for the best overall production. \n“2026 sees the introduction of a brand-new Digital-First Panda Award category\, recognising the importance of digital-first storytelling in diversifying the stories of nature being told\, the storytellers and the audiences being reached.” \nThe 2026 festival takes place Oct. 19-22 in the UK. Deadlines: \n\nEarlybird: February 24\, 2026\nRegular: April 16\, 2026\nLate: May 13\, 2026
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-wildscreen-panda-awards/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTSTAMP:20260425T084006
CREATED:20260325T231416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T231416Z
UID:2914-1778630400-1778716799@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: National Book Awards
DESCRIPTION:“The National Book Awards were established in 1950 to celebrate the best writing in the United States. Since 1989\, the Awards have been overseen by the National Book Foundation\, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to celebrate the best literature published in the United States\, connect books with readers of all ages\, and champion the literary arts as a vital part of our culture. Although other categories have been recognized in the past\, the Awards currently honors the best Fiction\, Nonfiction\, Poetry\, Translated Literature\, and Young People’s Literature published each year.” \nWinners each receive $10\,000. Finalists receive $1\,000.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-national-book-awards/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTSTAMP:20260425T084006
CREATED:20260416T133145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T133145Z
UID:3029-1778803200-1778889599@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: NASW Peggy Girshman Idea Grants
DESCRIPTION:“NASW invites proposals from individuals or groups for grants of up to $10\,000 to support projects and programs that will help science writers in their professional lives and benefit the field of science writing. Projects must be aligned with NASW’s mission\, and should be accessible to U.S.-based science writers. The committee welcomes proposals from journalists\, editors\, PIOs\, staff\, freelancers\, producers\, managers\, and others across media professions. Being a member of NASW is not a requirement\, though applicants should demonstrate an understanding of the goals and mission of the organization. Applicants located outside of the United States may apply\, but all proposals must demonstrate a clear benefit to U.S.-based science writers.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-nasw-peggy-girshman-idea-grants/
CATEGORIES:Deadline,Fellowships & Grants
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260425T084006
CREATED:20260415T210923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T210923Z
UID:3024-1778976000-1779062399@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Erice International School of Science Communication and Journalism
DESCRIPTION:“The Erice International School of Science Communication and Journalism is a summer school of the Italian Institute of Nuclear Physics (INFN) held yearly at the Ettore Majorana Foundation and Center for Scientific Culture in the village of Erice\, in Sicily. The school is organised by INFN in collaboration with Nature Italy\, the digital magazine on Italian research and science policy published by Nature Portofolio and provides 20 scholarships for young science journalists and communicators: 15 scholarships for applicants living in an EU country (fee of the school\, stay fully covered and flight to Italy covered up to 500 euro+ transfer from Palermo airport only) and 5 scholarships for applicants from non-EU (stay fully covered and trip at their own expenses).” \nApplications for the 2026 program\, taking place October 11-13\, are open from April 13 through May 17. The theme is “Energy for a Sustainable Future.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-erice-international-school-science-communication-and-journalism/
CATEGORIES:Deadline,Fellowships & Grants
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTSTAMP:20260425T084006
CREATED:20260414T204348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T204939Z
UID:3019-1779321600-1779407999@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira Contest for Communication and Journalism in Defense of the Environment\, Indigenous Peoples and Traditional Communities
DESCRIPTION:“The initiative seeks to recognize and contemplate communication and media education works dedicated to the protection of the environment and the defense of the rights of indigenous peoples and traditional communities and freedom of expression. \n“The contest includes works published or aired from January 2023\, divided into six categories: 1) Text Reporting; 2) Photojournalism and Visual Arts; 3) Audiovisual Reportage; 4) Indigenous Communication; 5) Communication of Traditional Communities; and 6) Media Education. Other information is on the official page of the contest. \n“The amount of R$300 thousand [approximately USD$58\,000] will be distributed as a financial incentive to the top three in each category. Those selected in first place will receive R$30 thousand; the runners-up\, R$15 thousand; and the third\, R$5 thousand.” \nThe Government of Brazil’s contest\, open to journalists\, popular communicators\, artists and researchers over 18 years old\, is free to enter.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-dom-phillips-and-bruno-pereira-contest-for-communication-and-journalism-in-defense-of-the-environment-indigenous-peoples-and-traditional-communities/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTSTAMP:20260425T084006
CREATED:20260421T164453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T164453Z
UID:3047-1779408000-1779494399@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Rainforest Investigations Network Fellowships
DESCRIPTION:“The Pulitzer Center is now accepting applications for its sixth cohort of the Rainforest Investigations Network (RIN). \n“RIN Fellows will pursue both individual and joint investigative projects\, examining the root causes and structural drivers of deforestation across the three main tropical rainforest regions: the Amazon\, the Congo Basin\, and Southeast Asia. \n“This is a full-time\, yearlong fellowship that provides financial support\, covering the reporter’s salary (or part of it\, depending on variables such as location and experience). Additional support will be provided to the journalist’s reporting expenses\, such as travel and hiring of consultants.” \nEligibility: \n\nExperienced investigative journalists with a proven track record covering the Amazon\, Congo Basin\, and Southeast Asia regions.\nReporters based in countries outside the three main tropical rainforest regions—Amazon\, Congo Basin\, and Southeast Asia—may also apply but will need to focus their reporting during the fellowship on stories related to these regions.\nStaff or freelance journalists working on a wide range of platforms\, including print\, radio\, video\, and multimedia.\nFreelance reporters will need to have the support of a local or international newsroom that agrees to host them and publish the work they produce during the fellowship.\nTeam players with the experience and/or ability to work collaboratively across newsrooms and borders.\nReporters with a deep understanding of the scientific\, environmental\, social\, legal\, political\, and commercial forces at play in deforestation and forest degradation around the world—and why this issue matters to our global well-being.\nReporters willing to participate in outreach activities related to their investigations\, such as meetings in communities and visits to schools and universities.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-rainforest-investigations-network-fellowships/
CATEGORIES:Deadline,Fellowships
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260526
DTSTAMP:20260425T084006
CREATED:20251018T204020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T231455Z
UID:2122-1779667200-1779753599@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: FRONTIERS Science Journalism Residency Program
DESCRIPTION:“FRONTIERS\, an initiative funded by the European Research Council\, invites applications from science journalists worldwide for immersive residencies at European research institutions. These residencies\, spanning 3 to 5 months\, offer unparalleled opportunities to delve into frontier research across diverse disciplines\, including social sciences and humanities.” \nThe program supports four annual calls for applications between 2023 and 2026\, supporting up to 40 fellowships. The fourth and final deadline is May 25\, 2026; begins in Fall 2026.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-frontiers-science-journalism-residency-program/
CATEGORIES:Deadline,Fellowships & Grants
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260526
DTSTAMP:20260425T084006
CREATED:20260414T145535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T151158Z
UID:3006-1779667200-1779753599@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: NatGeo RFP for Illuminating Climate Solutions
DESCRIPTION:“Stories\, and the people who tell them\, matter more than ever. At a time when we’re flooded by noise and competing causes\, authentic storytelling is critical to being able to cut through the clutter and evoke emotion in a way that causes people to respond and to act. National Geographic and The Climate Pledge seek to turn the power of storytelling toward illuminating climate resilience and solutions around the world.” \nGrants up to $100\,000 are available. \nPotential stories may be related to\, but not limited to: \n\nClimate & Energy Transition: Carbon-free energy; Decarbonization\nNature & Land Systems: Water stewardship; Nature-based solutions (biodiversity\, restoration\, adaptation); Regenerative agriculture; Food systems\nBuilt & Human Systems: Built environment; Climate migration; Public health; Social adaptation\nAdaptation in Extreme Weather: Hurricanes\, heat waves\, wildfires\, and floods
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-natgeo-rfp-for-illuminating-climate-solutions/
CATEGORIES:Deadline,Fellowships & Grants
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260425T084006
CREATED:20241026T001721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T231007Z
UID:1346-1780185600-1780271999@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Oak Spring Garden Foundation Residencies and Fellowships
DESCRIPTION:The Oak Spring Garden Foundation “is dedicated to inspiring and facilitating scholarship and public dialogue on the history and future of plants\, including the culture of gardens and landscapes and the importance of plants for human well-being.” \nOak Spring offers four fellowships: the Stacy Lloyd III Fellowship for Bibliographic Study for work in some area related to the history\, art and culture of plants\, gardens and landscapes; the Eliza Moore Fellowship for Artistic Excellence for an early-career artist who is developing new works that address plants\, gardens or landscapes in the broad sense; the Plant Science Research Fellowship for an early-career plant scientist; and the Plant Conservation Biology Fellowship\, awarded to one outstanding\, early-career practitioner\, scholar or scientist working on issues related to plant and landscape conservation in the broad sense. All fellowships include a $10\,000 grant. \nThere are also 2- to 5-week residencies offered to artists\, writers\, ecologists and researchers who are working on creative projects. \nApplication window for the 2027 programs is February 14 – May 31\, 2026.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-oak-spring-garden-foundation-residencies-and-fellowships/
CATEGORIES:Deadline,Fellowships & Grants
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260425T084006
CREATED:20260217T205509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T205509Z
UID:2720-1780185600-1780271999@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: David McClure Public Interest Journalism Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:“Presented by the Oxford International Centre for Publishing at Oxford Brookes University\, the David McClure Public Interest Journalism Fellowship will financially support one writing Fellow per year with an award of £15\,000. The fund will support one nonfiction writer per year for the next five years to work on a timely and independent piece of long-form journalism that holds significant relevance within today’s society. It will focus on public interest journalism which\, without this funding\, might never be published.” The fellowship begins each September and is open to journalists worldwide\, with remote mentoring and other resources also provided. The annual application deadline is May 31.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-david-mcclure-public-interest-journalism-fellowship/
CATEGORIES:Deadline,Fellowships & Grants
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260425T084006
CREATED:20260414T151134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T153524Z
UID:3010-1780185600-1780271999@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: NatGeo RFP for Illuminating the Mekong River Basin
DESCRIPTION:“This [National Geographic] Request for Proposals invites a community of storytellers to illuminate the complex network of interconnected issues rooted in the Mekong River Basin. Our goal is to support creative projects across all mediums that elevate Ancestral Knowledge and cutting-edge science into our collective awareness. \n“We are seeking narratives that explore the delicate pulse of the local and broader ecosystem and the cultural practices that define our relationship with nature\, wildlife\, and landscapes. We especially encourage projects that bridge the gap between traditional wisdom and modern science and culture\, offering a holistic view of the natural world.” \nGrants up to $20\,000 are available. \nInformation sessions: \n\nApril 23 at 9PM HK (April 23 at 9AM ET): Register here.\nMay 5 at 10AM HK (May 4 at 10PM ET): Register here.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-natgeo-rfp-for-illuminating-the-mekong-river-basin/
CATEGORIES:Deadline,Fellowships & Grants
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260425T084006
CREATED:20260414T152027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T152119Z
UID:3012-1780185600-1780271999@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: NatGeo RFP for Common Waters — Strengthening Community-Based Coastal and Riverine Stewardship
DESCRIPTION:“National Geographic Society and Lindblad Expeditions are in search of innovative and impactful projects that strengthen community-based stewardship and conservation of coastal and riverine ecosystems. Projects can focus on a wide range of specific issues\, including (but not limited to) local conservation and ecosystem restoration\, climate change adaptation and resilience\, or sustainable fishing/agriculture. \n“We are looking for applicants from a wide range of professional backgrounds and encourage you to design your project proposal around your expertise and passion; our model of funding is intended to drive innovation and invite fresh perspectives. For this reason\, there are no minimum academic requirements. \n“Projects should be based in locations that overlap with NG-LEX voyages\, including the Arctic\, Asia\, Baja California\, Costa Rica and Panama\, Europe and the Mediterranean\, Patagonia\, the Peruvian Amazon\, the Pacific Northwest\, Southeast Alaska and British Columbia\, the South Pacific\, and the United Kingdom and Ireland.” \nGrants up to $75\,000 are available.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-natgeo-rfp-for-common-waters-strengthening-community-based-coastal-and-riverine-stewardship/
CATEGORIES:Deadline,Fellowships & Grants
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260603
DTSTAMP:20260425T084006
CREATED:20260415T214731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T214950Z
UID:3027-1780358400-1780444799@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Knight-Risser Prize for Western Environmental Journalism
DESCRIPTION:“Good environmental journalism changes things. It puts a name to what was once invisible\, and makes people care about places and problems they might never otherwise encounter. This is the idea behind the Knight-Risser Prize. And after a decade of recognizing outstanding published work\, we’re doing something different: Starting in 2026\, the prize will help fund the reporting before it happens. \n“Up to $10\,000 is available to support an enterprise or investigative environmental story set in the western United States\, which is defined as all states west of the Mississippi River\, including Hawaii and Alaska. \n“The Knight-Risser prize is open to reporters\, photographers\, radio and audio journalists\, television and video journalists\, and documentary filmmakers working in the United States.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-knight-risser-prize-for-western-environmental-journalism/
CATEGORIES:Deadline,Fellowships & Grants
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260607
DTSTAMP:20260425T084006
CREATED:20260412T194916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T195227Z
UID:2990-1780704000-1780790399@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: DIG Awards
DESCRIPTION:“DIG announces the official opening for the 2026 edition of the DIG Awards\, the international competition that for twelve years have been the benchmark for the best documentary filmmakers and journalists on the planet\, and that will be presented during the next edition of DIG Festival\, scheduled in Modena from 23 to 27 September 2026. \n“The DIG Awards acknowledge excellence in journalism and encourage the work of reporters who use video and audio to investigate current social\, economic\, technological\, environmental and political issues.” \nDeadlines: \n\n“Video” and “Audio & Podcast” categories: June 6\, 2026 (non-monetary prizes; opportunity to be screened at the 2026 DIG Festival\, September 23-27 in Modena\n“DIG Pitch «Matteo Scanni»” category: June 15\, 2026 (for documentaries in development; includes funding of up to €15\,000)
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-dig-awards/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline,Fellowships & Grants
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20260425T084006
CREATED:20250425T201512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T205115Z
UID:1628-1782777600-1782863999@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Evert Clark/Seth Payne Award for Young Science Journalists
DESCRIPTION:“The award is intended to encourage young science writers by recognizing outstanding reporting and writing in any field of science. The award is given in memory of Ev Clark\, a veteran journalist at Business Week\, The New York Times and Newsweek\, and Seth Payne\, his long-time friend and colleague at Business Week and a founder of the award. It is designed to carry on the work of both men\, who offered friendship and advice to generations of young journalists.” \nApplicants must be age 30 or younger. \nWinners receive a cash prize and expenses paid to attend the NASW/CASW Science Writers conference\, where the award is presented.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-casw-evert-clark-seth-payne-award-for-young-science-journalists/
CATEGORIES:Awards,CASW Deadlines,Deadline
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20260425T084006
CREATED:20250425T201727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T205137Z
UID:1626-1782777600-1782863999@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting
DESCRIPTION:CASW established the Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting in 2000. Given annually\, the prize seeks to honor a writer for a body of work published or broadcast within the last five years which\, for reasons of uncommon clarity\, accuracy\, breadth of coverage\, enterprise\, originality\, insight and narrative power\, has made a profound and lasting contribution to public awareness and understanding of critical advances in medical science and their impact on human health and well-being. \nThe honoree receives an award of $5\,000. The prize is presented at a joint awards ceremony held in conjunction with ScienceWriters\, a conference that combines CASW’s New Horizons in Science briefings and the National Association of Science Writers’ workshops. Awardee travel expenses to the award ceremony are covered. \nOpens annually on Jan. 1.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-victor-cohn-prize-for-excellence-in-medical-science-reporting/
CATEGORIES:Awards,CASW Deadlines,Deadline
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20260425T084006
CREATED:20260216T000836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T000836Z
UID:2715-1782777600-1782863999@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Banff Mountain Book Competition
DESCRIPTION:“The annual Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival celebrates mountain literature\, film\, and photography\, bringing together filmmakers\, writers\, publishers\, editors\, photographers\, athletes\, adventurers\, and of course an audience filled with avid readers! \n“As a key program of the Festival\, the Banff Mountain Book Competition is an internationally recognized literary competition that celebrates mountain literature in all its forms. CDN$26\,000 in cash is awarded annually with seven awards selected by an international jury of writers\, adventurers\, and editors. The category award winners eligible for the Grand Prize will be announced in October with prizes presented on stage during the Festival in Banff on November 5\, 2026.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-banff-mountain-book-competition/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
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