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Name: DEADLINE: NASW David Perlman Mentoring Program
Start: 2026-05-01T00:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-01T23:59:59-04:00

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		0 events 1 0 events, 1	1 event 2 1 event, 2 2026-04-02 DEADLINE: Arab Documentary Film Program DEADLINE: Arab Documentary Film Program April 2, 2026 DEADLINE: Arab Documentary Film Program "The Documentary Film program supports creative documentary films in the Arab region. The program welcomes submissions by Arab directors of feature-length documentary film projects that are in development, production or post-production phases, as well as short and medium-length documentaries in production and post-production. "The Documentary Film program provides annual grants up to USD 10,000 for	2 events 3 2 events, 3 2026-04-03 DEADLINE: Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications DEADLINE: Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications April 3, 2026 DEADLINE: Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications "Submissions are being accepted for the National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications, given by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in partnership with Schmidt Sciences. These $20,000 and $40,000 awards honor exceptional science communicators, journalists, and research scientists who have developed creative, original work in 2025 that 2026-04-03 DEADLINE: SPD Popular Media Awards DEADLINE: SPD Popular Media Awards April 3, 2026 DEADLINE: SPD Popular Media Awards "The Solar Physics Division of the American Astronomical Society solicits nominations for the Popular Media Award, which is awarded annually to authors of popular articles / new media (e.g., interactive media, video) about the Sun or the effects of the Sun on the Earth’s environment. Three awards are made: one to a scientist, one to	0 events 4 0 events, 4	0 events 5 0 events, 5
1 event 6 1 event, 6 2026-04-06 DEADLINE: IJA Indigenous Media Awards DEADLINE: IJA Indigenous Media Awards April 6, 2026 DEADLINE: IJA Indigenous Media Awards The Indigenous Journalists Association's annual competition "recognizes excellence in reporting by Indigenous and non-Indigenous journalists across the U.S., Canada and globally." The categories include Best Health Coverage and Best Environmental Coverage.	2 events 7 2 events, 7 2026-04-07 DEADLINE: Covering Workplace Mental Health Fellowship DEADLINE: Covering Workplace Mental Health Fellowship April 7, 2026 DEADLINE: Covering Workplace Mental Health Fellowship "From AI chatbot therapists to return-to-office orders, the fluctuating gig economy and generational differences – the workplace is rife with mental health issues for journalists to cover. "To encourage accurate, nuanced and in-depth reporting on mental health issues, treatments and advances at work, the National Press Foundation will hold a two-day training fellowship in Washington, 2026-04-07 DEADLINE: Koch Continuum Grant in Public Health and Disability Investigative Reporting DEADLINE: Koch Continuum Grant in Public Health and Disability Investigative Reporting April 7, 2026 DEADLINE: Koch Continuum Grant in Public Health and Disability Investigative Reporting "Provides cash awards to assist journalists pursuing projects that highlight research and investigative reporting on public health issues and/or issues affecting people with disabilities. Created in 2025, the grants are awarded to proposals that demonstrate potential for significant impact, that could affect change in law or improve quality of life. The use of mapping and	1 event 8 1 event, 8 2026-04-08 DEADLINE: Journalist Travel Grants for 13th Heidelberg Laureate Forum DEADLINE: Journalist Travel Grants for 13th Heidelberg Laureate Forum April 8, 2026 DEADLINE: Journalist Travel Grants for 13th Heidelberg Laureate Forum "This September, recipients of the Abel Prize, ACM A.M. Turing Award, ACM Prize in Computing, Fields Medal, IMU Abacus Medal and the Nevanlinna Prize are invited to gather in Heidelberg to meet with 200 young researchers from all over the world at the 13th Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF). In order to reach a broader, more	0 events 9 0 events, 9	1 event 10 1 event, 10 2026-04-10 DEADLINE: The Kovler Prize for Trust in Life Science Journalism DEADLINE: The Kovler Prize for Trust in Life Science Journalism April 10, 2026 DEADLINE: The Kovler Prize for Trust in Life Science Journalism "The Kovler Prize for Trust in Life Science Journalism recognizes individual reporters who make complex health- and science-related topics digestible for the public. This work is crucial in building trust to support informed healthcare decision-making." The prize is open to U.S.-based journalists doing work for accredited or independent news organizations and includes a $25,000 honorarium.	0 events 11 0 events, 11	0 events 12 0 events, 12
2 events 13 2 events, 13 2026-04-13 DEADLINE: IJ4EU Fund for Cross-Border Investigative Journalism DEADLINE: IJ4EU Fund for Cross-Border Investigative Journalism April 13, 2026 DEADLINE: IJ4EU Fund for Cross-Border Investigative Journalism "The Investigative Journalism for Europe (IJ4EU) programme is back for another funding cycle, reopening one of Europe’s most trusted sources of support for ambitious collaborative reporting. Over the next two years, IJ4EU will commit €1.6 million in grants to investigative teams working across borders, alongside a comprehensive package of assistance that includes: Training, mentoring and 2026-04-13 DEADLINE: Propel Initiative Regional Training Series at Cal Poly SLO DEADLINE: Propel Initiative Regional Training Series at Cal Poly SLO April 13, 2026 DEADLINE: Propel Initiative Regional Training Series at Cal Poly SLO "The Propel Initiative Regional Training Series at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo takes place April 24-25, 2026. Sessions will be led by accomplished reporters, editors and news leaders and will serve journalists of all backgrounds working within the state of California and in all platforms and print, digital and broadcast. "The training is	0 events 14 0 events, 14	2 events 15 2 events, 15 2026-04-15 DEADLINE: Falling Walls Engage DEADLINE: Falling Walls Engage April 15, 2026 DEADLINE: Falling Walls Engage "Falling Walls Engage is the global platform for Science Engagement hosted by the Falling Walls Foundation and supported by the Hannover Re Foundation. "We showcase successful Science Engagement projects and inspire knowledge transfer within a global, inclusive, and supportive community. We create unique opportunities for exchange, collaboration, and capacity building for current and future practitioners, 2026-04-15 DEADLINE: Outrider Science Media Forum DEADLINE: Outrider Science Media Forum April 15, 2026 DEADLINE: Outrider Science Media Forum "Outrider’s Science Media Forum connects journalists with NASA’s latest technology to help them cover local science stories. This free, one-day event shows media professionals how to use NASA research and resources in their reporting on health and the environment. 'We offer travel grants to U.S. reporters to cover the cost of lodging and travel to	1 event 16 1 event, 16 2026-04-16 DEADLINE: USC Annenberg National Fellowship DEADLINE: USC Annenberg National Fellowship April 16, 2026 DEADLINE: USC Annenberg National Fellowship "Our National Fellowship helps journalists and their newsrooms report deeply and authoritatively on the well-being of children, families and communities. The program prepares fellows to report a major enterprise health or social well-being reporting project in the months that follow our initial week of intensive learning in Los Angeles." Fellowships include reporting grants of $2,000-$10,000;	1 event 17 1 event, 17 2026-04-17 DEADLINE: Firearm Violence Reporting Fellowship DEADLINE: Firearm Violence Reporting Fellowship April 17, 2026 DEADLINE: Firearm Violence Reporting Fellowship "Gun violence is more than fodder for political debate — it’s a public health crisis with far-reaching consequences. AHCJ’s Firearm Violence Reporting Fellowship, supported by The Joyce Foundation, offers journalists the time, mentoring, and resources to uncover the complexities of firearm violence and bring critical stories to light. "Open to mid-career journalists, the fellowship offers	0 events 18 0 events, 18	1 event 19 1 event, 19 2026-04-19 DEADLINE: AGU Journalism Awards DEADLINE: AGU Journalism Awards April 19, 2026 DEADLINE: AGU Journalism Awards The American Geophysical Union's journalism awards recognize excellence in Earth and space science journalism. The David Perlman Award for Excellence in Science Journalism — News recognizes excellence in science news reporting, produced under deadline pressure of one week or less. The Walter Sullivan Award for Excellence in Science Journalism — Features recognizes excellence in science
2 events 20 2 events, 20 2026-04-20 DEADLINE: Nova Institute for Health’s Media Fellowship DEADLINE: Nova Institute for Health’s Media Fellowship April 20, 2026 DEADLINE: Nova Institute for Health’s Media Fellowship Nova’s Media Fellowship "supports outstanding print, digital, and broadcast journalists as well as nonprofit newsrooms who are reporting on the complex, interconnected factors that affect health and well-being. Each year, Media Fellows pursue evidence-based, solution-focused reporting projects that contribute to our shared understanding of health and well-being. "Media Fellows retain full editorial independence and have 2026-04-20 DEADLINE: NYU Stern Climate Economics Journalism Fellowship DEADLINE: NYU Stern Climate Economics Journalism Fellowship April 20, 2026 DEADLINE: NYU Stern Climate Economics Journalism Fellowship "Climate change is transforming the economy as quickly and profoundly as it is reshaping the planet. For journalists who want to deepen their climate coverage, understanding these sometimes cryptic economic and financial shifts is as important as understanding the science and politics behind climate change. "The NYU Stern Climate Economics Journalism Fellowship will bring a	1 event 21 1 event, 21 2026-04-21 DEADLINE: EJN Media Grants to Support Coverage of Countries’ Progress Toward the 30×30 Marine Conservation Target 2026 DEADLINE: EJN Media Grants to Support Coverage of Countries’ Progress Toward the 30×30 Marine Conservation Target 2026 April 21, 2026 DEADLINE: EJN Media Grants to Support Coverage of Countries’ Progress Toward the 30×30 Marine Conservation Target 2026 "EJN is offering reporting grants to journalists in Ghana, Mexico, the Philippines and other coastal countries to support the production of in-depth stories on progress toward countries' 30x30 marine conservation targets. We are especially interested in stories exploring cross-sectoral marine issues, the benefits of Marine Protected Areas and regulations being enforced within them."	1 event 22 1 event, 22 2026-04-22 DEADLINE: John B. Oakes Award for Distinguished Environmental Journalism DEADLINE: John B. Oakes Award for Distinguished Environmental Journalism April 22, 2026 DEADLINE: John B. Oakes Award for Distinguished Environmental Journalism "The John B. Oakes Award for Distinguished Environmental Journalism, which carries a $5,000 prize, is given annually for news reporting that makes an exceptional contribution to the public’s understanding of environmental issues. "The winner will receive $5,000 and will be recognized at a ceremony at Columbia Journalism School. All formats including text, audio and video	3 events 23 3 events, 23 2026-04-23 DEADLINE: Professional Development Grants for Environmental Journalism In Europe DEADLINE: Professional Development Grants for Environmental Journalism In Europe April 23, 2026 DEADLINE: Professional Development Grants for Environmental Journalism In Europe "Journalismfund.eu's Earth Investigations Programme in 2025/2026 will award €75,000 (per call) in Professional Development Grants for Environmental Journalism for projects on collective development and support services for environmental investigative journalism as a whole. "Any incorporated legal entity can apply. Applying entities do not necessarily need to be based in Europe. However, the proposed project should 2026-04-23 DEADLINE: Investigation Grants for Environmental Journalism in Europe DEADLINE: Investigation Grants for Environmental Journalism in Europe April 23, 2026 DEADLINE: Investigation Grants for Environmental Journalism in Europe "This Journalismfund.eu's Environmental Investigative Journalism programme supports cross-border teams of professional journalists and/or news outlets investigating illegal, unreported, and unregulated environmental issues linked to European interests, both within and beyond Europe. "Supported investigations must result in publications in at least two media outlets based in different countries, with at least one "being a European outlet 2026-04-23 DEADLINE: IJ4EU Impact Award DEADLINE: IJ4EU Impact Award April 23, 2026 DEADLINE: IJ4EU Impact Award "The IJ4EU Impact Award 2026, managed by the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF), will once again shine a spotlight on cross-border investigations that make a real difference in Europe. Each year, an independent expert jury selects three outstanding investigations, awarding €5,000 to each winner. The winners are announced at the IJ4EU UNCOVERED Conference	2 events 24 2 events, 24 2026-04-24 DEADLINE: McCloy Fellowships on Global Trends DEADLINE: McCloy Fellowships on Global Trends April 24, 2026 DEADLINE: McCloy Fellowships on Global Trends "In an era of rapid change and global interconnection, understanding and addressing the challenges of tomorrow has never been more urgent. The McCloy Fellowships on Global Trends are designed to empower young American and German professionals to dive deep into the critical issues that shape our world today – issues like national security, demographic changes, 2026-04-24 DEADLINE: Solutions Visuals – CBNI DEADLINE: Solutions Visuals – CBNI April 24, 2026 DEADLINE: Solutions Visuals – CBNI "The Solutions Visuals program, part of SJN’s Climate Beacon Newsroom Initiative, is SJN’s first dedicated visuals program, created to train newsrooms in producing solutions-focused photos, videos and multimedia stories. "The program works with U.S.-based newsrooms to expand, experiment with and refine their visual coverage of the responses to climate change and how those solutions intersect	0 events 25 0 events, 25	0 events 26 0 events, 26
2 events 27 2 events, 27 2026-04-27 DEADLINE: Fund for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) Grants DEADLINE: Fund for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) Grants April 27, 2026 DEADLINE: Fund for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) Grants "The Fund for Investigative Journalism provides grants and other support for reporters to produce high-quality, unbiased, nonpartisan investigative stories that have an impact. "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. Types of grants: Regular grants: Proposals 2026-04-27 DEADLINE: FIRE Greenlight Grants DEADLINE: FIRE Greenlight Grants April 27, 2026 DEADLINE: FIRE Greenlight Grants "FIRE has announced a deadline of April 27, 2026, for an unusual pilot grant program to support freelance investigations—Greenlight Grants. "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. "The winning outlets receive $5,000,	0 events 28 0 events, 28	0 events 29 0 events, 29	4 events 30 4 events, 30 2026-04-30 DEADLINE: Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award DEADLINE: Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award April 30, 2026 DEADLINE: Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award "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 2026-04-30 DEADLINE: Roy W. Dean Grant for Filmmakers DEADLINE: Roy W. Dean Grant for Filmmakers April 30, 2026 DEADLINE: Roy W. Dean Grant for Filmmakers "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." Grants range from $3,000-3,500, along with up to $20,000 in services and discounts for production and post-production. Grant application fee waivers are available for those in financial need. 2026 2026-04-30 DEADLINE: RTDNF Canada Scholarships DEADLINE: RTDNF Canada Scholarships April 30, 2026 DEADLINE: RTDNF Canada Scholarships "The Radio-Television Digital News Foundation was established by the RTDNA in 1978 to offer financial assistance to students in Canada." Categories include, but are not limited to: $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 2026-04-30 DEADLINE: Stanford Health Media Fellowship DEADLINE: Stanford Health Media Fellowship April 30, 2026 DEADLINE: Stanford Health Media Fellowship "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. "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