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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260513
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SUMMARY:USC Annenberg Impact Fund for Reporting on Equity in Health and Health Care
DESCRIPTION:“Journalists play a critical role in uncovering the systemic and structural forces that shape health and well-being for individuals\, families\, and communities. This Fund supports ambitious journalism that exposes chronic inequities in public health and health care systems and identifies pathways for change. From maternal health deserts and rural hospital closures to changing access to reproductive health care and vaccines\, we support reporting that brings a strong health equity lens to the most urgent health stories of the day. We are especially interested in projects that investigate the barriers to high-quality care and the policies and conditions in health systems that perpetuate unequal outcomes. \n“Grantees receive: \n\nA $2\,000-$10\,000 grant to help with reporting costs\nFive months of professional mentorship from a veteran journalist\nMonthly online development and brainstorming sessions with other reporters in their class\nFour webinars devoted to equity in health and health care”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/usc-annenberg-impact-fund-for-reporting-on-equity-in-health-and-health-care/
CATEGORIES:Deadline,Fellowships & Grants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T210000
DTSTAMP:20260218T220546Z
CREATED:20260218T215943Z
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SUMMARY:Strengthen Your Science Reporting: More Essential Skills for Journalists
DESCRIPTION:“This webinar will offer tips for building and sustaining strong relationships with scientist sources\, getting past jargon\, and drawing out clearer\, more colorful quotes. We’ll explore findings from the Journalism Resource survey on the barriers journalists face when working with researchers\, and how to overcome them. You’ll learn how to increase your odds of getting a response\, make interviews more engaging\, and turn complex studies into accessible stories. \n“Please note: This webinar is free and available to EurekAlert! members only. Not a member? Join for free by visiting https://www.eurekalert.org/register.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/strengthen-your-science-reporting-more-essential-skills-for-journalists/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260511
DTSTAMP:20260417T212659Z
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;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T183000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231024Z
CREATED:20260422T231024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T231024Z
UID:3050-1778315400-1778351400@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DCSWA Professional Development Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:“DCSWA’s signature lineup of professional development sessions is just around the corner. This year’s Professional Development Day will begin early Saturday\, May 9\, 2026\, at George Washington University’s Student Center on the 3rd floor. Every spring\, more than 100 science reporters\, PIOs\, editors\, producers\, and freelancers come together to improve their craft. \n“We’ll end the day with a happy hour at The Admiral.” \n\nCost: Varies for members / nonmembers and in person / virtual
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/dcswa-professional-development-day-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509
DTSTAMP:20260501T190603Z
CREATED:20260106T194118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T190603Z
UID:2507-1778198400-1778284799@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Covering Climate Now Training Initiative — The Climate Newsroom
DESCRIPTION:CCNow “is expanding its newsroom training initiatives to enhance climate coverage through local media across the US. The project\, called The Climate Newsroom\, builds on the success of The Climate Station local TV training program and our work with more than 500 media partners worldwide to offer free\, customized training designed to help your outlet cover climate stories more effectively. The training program spans three one-hour Zoom sessions over three weeks\, followed by six months of ongoing support and feedback.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-covering-climate-now-training-initiative-the-climate-newsroom/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T225954Z
CREATED:20260503T225954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T225954Z
UID:3085-1778166000-1778169600@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:Journalist Workshop: Incorporating Science Into Every Story
DESCRIPTION:“Join the Trans Journalists Association and trainers from The Open Notebook (TON) … for an interactive workshop on incorporating science into any beat. \n“Explore the Science Reporting Navigator to incorporate scientific evidence\, perspectives or context into your work\, even when on deadline. In this hour-long workshop\, participants will spend half an hour learning how to use the Science Reporting Navigator as a reporting tool and half an hour workshopping ideas and stories to turn into successful pitches. \n“This event is open to the public. A recording and workshop materials will be shared with TJA members following the session.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/journalist-workshop-incorporating-science-into-every-story/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T103000
DTSTAMP:20260501T191427Z
CREATED:20260309T220236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T191427Z
UID:2827-1778144400-1778149800@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:What Editors Actually Want: Pitching Environmental Investigations
DESCRIPTION:“Editors play a decisive role in shaping which environmental investigations move forward and get published\, yet their expectations are often opaque to reporters. In this session you will learn how editors assess pitches\, what signals for them a strong investigative idea\, and why some proposals advance while others stall. \n“Drawing on the experience of several outlets\, the session offers concrete guidance on pitching accountability-driven environmental investigations. Participants will learn how to sharpen their story angles and align their proposals with editorial priorities and funding considerations. \n“To make guidance as concrete as possible\, we offer participants an option to send us their own pitch to get feedback on it! Our speakers will select 4-5 most interesting ones from those that we receive from the attendees (by 4 May 2026\, Monday\, 3pm CET). Discussing the pitches received will happen in the real time\, you would not be able to see it in the recording or transcript. You will find more details in the email confirming your registration.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/what-editors-actually-want-pitching-environmental-investigations/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T090000
DTSTAMP:20260420T204922Z
CREATED:20260420T204810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T204922Z
UID:3045-1777968000-1777971600@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:How To Cover Nature Crime
DESCRIPTION:“How can journalists report on nature crime and other criminal activity that affects the environment\, as well as the people who live in and depend on these ecosystems? What tools\, collaborations and reporting approaches are needed to uncover illegal logging\, mining\, drug trafficking\, and other threats to ecosystems and Indigenous and local communities? \n“Join this special webinar hosted by Mongabay’s Global Bureau. … Drawing on reporting by Mongabay’s Nature Crime fellows in Mongabay Latam and Mongabay Indonesia\, the discussion explores what journalists can learn from their methods\, tools\, and field experience.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/how-to-cover-nature-crime/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T170000
DTSTAMP:20260324T222156Z
CREATED:20251104T193111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T222156Z
UID:2238-1777795200-1778259600@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:EGU General Assembly 2026
DESCRIPTION:Press registration for the European Geosciences Union 2026 assembly is available. Journalists will have the opportunity to “learn about the latest research and developments in a range of fields such as planetary exploration\, Earth observation\, polar science\, climate change\, pollution\, and natural hazards.” \n“The EGU General Assembly 2026 brings together geoscientists from all over the world to one meeting covering all disciplines of the Earth\, planetary\, and space sciences. The EGU aims to provide a forum where scientists\, especially early career researchers\, can present their work and discuss their ideas with experts in all fields of geoscience.” \nWhere: Vienna\, Austria and online
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/egu-general-assembly-2026/
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194907Z
CREATED:20260403T194755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T194907Z
UID:2948-1777795200-1777824000@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:Science of Sci-Comms E-Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Eco Well presents a “full-day free e-conference on the science of science communication. … This event will give you a cross section of the important topics to consider for good scicomm\, according to the growing research behind it. \n“While this conference series is aimed at the cosmetics space\, if you are someone wanting to learn more about the science of scicomm\, you should attend. This event would be especially helpful for scientists wanting to communicate their science\, science communicators wanting to do better scicomm\, companies wanting to implement better scicomm\, and anyone wanting to support good scicomm. \n“Registration includes live access to the summit\, on-demand replays and a comprehensive e-book summary.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/science-of-sci-comms-e-summit/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTSTAMP:20260421T162216Z
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:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTSTAMP:20260416T133300Z
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:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTSTAMP:20260406T231830Z
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;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T002952Z
CREATED:20260410T001934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T002952Z
UID:2969-1777554000-1777557600@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:Follow the Money: How To Cover the Federal Appropriations Process
DESCRIPTION:The federal appropriations process for the fiscal year 2027 budget is underway. How does Congress set the budget for science agencies’ investment in research? And how is it changing under the current administration? \nUnderstanding this complex\, multistep process isn’t just for political reporters any more: In Trump’s America\, science writers need to know how science agencies and studies are funded\, and how scientists get paid. \nRegister for the Connector Chat\nJoin CASW Connector for a lively virtual chat featuring: \n\nAlessandra Zimmermann\, AAAS project director for R&D policy\nMax Kozlov\, award-winning science journalist at Nature\nModerated by Virginia Gewin\, independent science journalist\n\nUsing the federal budget process as a framework\, we’ll: \n\nWalk through AAAS’ R&D Appropriations dashboard with Zimmermann\nExplore how Kozlov turned budgetary negotiations into must-read reporting\nHear and share advice for covering the ins and outs of appropriations\n\nThere will be plenty of time for attendees to ask questions and share their own tips and tricks. A tip sheet with various resources and advice will be shared with all registrants after the webinar. \nIn the meantime\, check out the tip sheet from last year’s webinar on how to cover the science-funding chaos that can ensue even when appropriations have been made. \nSpeaker bios: \nVirginia Gewin writes about how humans are profoundly altering the environment and undertaking extraordinary endeavors to preserve nature. She is the chair of the National Association of Science Writers Freelance Committee and has received fellowships and grants from Nova Institute for Health\, MIT Knight Science Journalism and the Alicia Patterson program. Gewin earned an M.S. degree in environmental science from Washington State University and did an AAAS Mass Media Fellowship at the Oregonian. \nMax Kozlov writes about life sciences in addition to budgetary issues. He received CASW’s Evert Clark/Seth Payne Award in 2025 for investigative stories about canceled grants and budget cuts during the Trump Administration’s disruption of federally funded scientific research. Kozlov earned a bachelor’s degree in cognitive neuroscience at Brown University and did an AAAS Mass Media Fellowship at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. \n\nEntries are open until June 30 for the 2026 Clark/Payne Award. Entrants must be age 30 or younger. Enter here.\n\nAlessandra Zimmermann collects information on federal science spending for the R&D Budget and Policy Program of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Previously\, she was executive director at Proposal Analytics\, a program manager for the Canadian Science Policy Center and a researcher for the National Science Policy Network. Zimmermann earned a doctorate in biochemistry from the University of Maryland.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/follow-the-money-how-to-cover-the-federal-appropriations-process/
CATEGORIES:Connector Chat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTSTAMP:20260411T192818Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTSTAMP:20260408T200424Z
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTSTAMP:20260104T205042Z
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T213522Z
CREATED:20260426T213522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T213522Z
UID:3055-1777464000-1777467600@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:Compelling Climate Visuals and Where to Find Them
DESCRIPTION:“Join Covering Climate Now and Climate Visuals for a special webinar about how to visualize climate change with videos and stills\, for print and TV. Learn more about visual databases where you can source imagery\, with Alastair Johnstone-Hack of Climate Visuals and Hilary Ogali of Wikimedia. Hear from photographer Justin Cook about his process for reporting and creating climate visuals\, with a focus on solutions. Come with questions!”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/compelling-climate-visuals-where-to-find-them/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260428
DTSTAMP:20260316T225734Z
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTSTAMP:20260403T220045Z
CREATED:20260403T215343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T220045Z
UID:2951-1777161600-1777247999@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: IJNR’s Community Reporting Project Fellowships
DESCRIPTION:“The Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources is now accepting applications for its 2026 Community Reporting Project fellowships. \n“Accepted applicants will: \n\nAttend a three-day\, expenses-paid\, science and environment reporting workshop produced by IJNR\, the Uproot Project and partners.\nBe eligible to apply for grants designed to cover travel and costs associated with reporting in under-reported communities.\nBe eligible to apply for paid\, eight-week fellowships at Michigan Public and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel\, to take place in Fall 2026.\nEngage with other professional journalists as part of a community-building speaker series organized by Dr. Danielle Brown\, the 1855 Community and Urban Journalism Professor at Michigan State University’s School of Journalism.\nParticipate in other virtual workshops and trainings to be developed in response to the 2026 cohort’s needs and interests\nBe connected to mentoring\, editing\, help with pitches and other support from both IJNR and the Uproot Project.\n\n“This program is intended for early-career journalists. To be considered for selection\, applicants must be members of the Uproot Project. Up to 20 Uproot members will be selected to participate. (Uproot membership is free and open to all.) \n“Participation in the in-person workshop is mandatory. The workshop will take place May 27-30 and begin and end in Detroit\, Michigan as we explore Great Lakes water quality and its intersections with public health and environmental justice. It will include an overnight stay on Gibraltar Island in Lake Erie\, home to Ohio State University’s Stone Lab research station.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-ijnrs-community-reporting-project-fellowships/
CATEGORIES:Fellowships & Grants
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T212258Z
CREATED:20260414T193410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T212258Z
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SUMMARY:First Conference on Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels
DESCRIPTION:“To help journalists understand the Santa Marta conference and how they might go about covering it [in person or remotely]\, CCNow hosted a webinar on April 15. Panelists included key Colombian and Dutch diplomats who are organizing the conference and The Guardian’s Jonathan Watts. CCNow’s executive director and co-founder\, Mark Hertsgaard\, moderated. CCNow’s Hertsgaard and Elena González will also be in Santa Marta to support journalists with their coverage; please contact them via editors@coveringclimatenow.org. \n“The First Conference on Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels\, taking place April 24–29 in Santa Marta\, Colombia\, will begin drafting a global ‘roadmap’ to phase out fossil fuels. Petrostates used UN consensus rules to veto that idea last November at COP30. But as CCNow pointed out in an article published this week\, the Santa Marta conference will not be governed by UN rules. What’s more\, the 85-plus countries that favored a roadmap at COP30 collectively amount to the biggest economic superpower on Earth. If they can outline a credible roadmap for withdrawing their immense buying power from fossil fuels\, it could echo the effect of the 2015 Paris Agreement\, causing governments and private investors alike to follow suit for fear their fossil fuel investments will become stranded assets.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/first-conference-on-transitioning-away-from-fossil-fuels/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTSTAMP:20260420T193733Z
CREATED:20260420T193430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T193733Z
UID:3040-1776988800-1777075199@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Climate Digital Storytelling Accelerator
DESCRIPTION:“This tuition-free\, six-week virtual workshop helps reporters who cover climate stories for local news outlets with little or no video experience turn their reporting into engaging content for TikTok\, Instagram\, and/or YouTube Shorts. No prior video experience is needed. \n“Seats are limited\, and the first workshop is slated to begin Tuesday\, May 12th\, at 12:00 PM ET. \n“This training is open to reporters across the United States\, including those working in Puerto Rico\, Guam\, and the U.S. Virgin Islands\, who will publish with local news outlets.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-climate-digital-storytelling-accelerator/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTSTAMP:20260412T230021Z
CREATED:20260412T230021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T230021Z
UID:2996-1776988800-1777075199@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Solutions Visuals - CBNI
DESCRIPTION:“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. \n“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 with issues like health\, economics and civic life. Throughout 12 months of training and mentorship\, newsrooms learn how to move beyond images of disaster and devastation and develop the visual storytelling skills needed to capture evidence-based climate solutions in action. \n“This year\, six newsrooms will be selected to receive $10\,000 each along with a year of coaching and support from SJN staff and partners\, including award-winning photographers and visual storytellers.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-solutions-visuals-cbni/
CATEGORIES:Deadline,Fellowships & Grants
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTSTAMP:20260408T193800Z
CREATED:20260408T193800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T193800Z
UID:2960-1776988800-1777075199@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Protecting our Closest Living Relatives — A Workshop on Covering Gibbons and Orangutans in Asia
DESCRIPTION:“EJN is hosting a three-day virtual media workshop in mid-June 2026 for environmental journalists across Asia seeking to report on the critical threats facing both small and great apes — our closest living relatives. Focusing on gibbons and orangutans\, the workshop will explore conservation effectiveness\, while encouraging journalists to move beyond wildlife stories to examine our shared evolutionary path and why protecting apes is inseparable from protecting forests\, human health and our future. \n“Applicants must be from one of the following nine gibbon- and/or orangutan-range countries in Asia: Cambodia\, China\, India\, Indonesia\, Laos\, Malaysia\, Myanmar\, Thailand and Vietnam. … Applications are open to journalists working in any medium (online\, print\, television or radio). We welcome applications from freelance reporters as well as staff from all types of media organizations\, including community-based\, local\, national\, and international outlets. We especially encourage women\, rural\, Indigenous and early-career journalists to apply. \n“Applicants are not required to have prior experience reporting on apes. However\, they should demonstrate a strong background in environmental reporting and a clear commitment to continue covering ape conservation and related issues after the workshop.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-protecting-our-closest-living-relatives-a-workshop-on-covering-gibbons-and-orangutans-in-asia/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTSTAMP:20260316T230951Z
CREATED:20260316T230849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T230951Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: McCloy Fellowships on Global Trends
DESCRIPTION:“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\, urbanization\, energy and the environment\, sustainability\, technological innovation\, public health\, and global economic concerns such as inflation\, trade\, and supply chains. \n“Fellows have the freedom to design their research programs\, choose where to go and identify whom to engage with\, allowing for an enriching experience that fosters cross-cultural dialogue and collaboration. \n“Fellows receive a $7\,000 stipend covering travel expenses (including transatlantic airfare and domestic travel) and room and board for at least 21 days. American Fellows travel to Germany\, and German Fellows travel to the United States.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-mccloy-fellowships-on-global-trends/
CATEGORIES:Deadline,Fellowships & Grants
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTSTAMP:20260208T231203Z
CREATED:20260208T231203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T231203Z
UID:2684-1776902400-1776988799@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: IJ4EU Impact Award
DESCRIPTION:“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 each autumn\, a key event for Europe’s investigative journalism community.” Nominations are open February 26 through April 23\, 2026.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-ij4eu-impact-award/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTSTAMP:20260125T172330Z
CREATED:20260107T195237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T172330Z
UID:2521-1776902400-1776988799@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Journalismfund.eu FPD Science Grants
DESCRIPTION:“With this project Journalismfund wants to stimulate in-depth science journalism in Dutch-language media in Belgium. The programme offers grants to science journalists to work on projects that have great newsworthiness and depth but that cannot be realised in regular media. The projects should be original\, innovative and time-consuming and must involve investigative reporting on science and its impact on society.” \nDeadlines (CET/Brussels time): \n\nJanuary 22\, 2026 @ 1 pm\nApril 23\, 2026 @ 1 pm
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-journalismfund-eu-fpd-science-grants/
CATEGORIES:Fellowships & Grants
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T194843Z
CREATED:20260417T213654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T194843Z
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SUMMARY:Media Briefing: Data Center Planning — Municipal\, Utility and Community Considerations
DESCRIPTION:“Accelerating demand for new data centers means many communities are being asked for the first time where and how to permit their construction. SciLine’s next briefing will cover considerations being weighed by state and local governments\, utilities\, and communities as part of the data center planning process. Experts will discuss the local resource-use implications of data center energy demands; the types of infrastructure projects and upgrades that often accompany new data center facilities; and how large-scale data center projects can affect broader local sustainability goals. This briefing will feature short conversations with three experts\, followed by a moderated Q&A\, all on the record.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/media-briefing-data-center-planning-municipal-utility-and-community-considerations/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTSTAMP:20260226T003621Z
CREATED:20260226T003621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T003621Z
UID:2782-1776816000-1776902399@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: John B. Oakes Award for Distinguished Environmental Journalism
DESCRIPTION:“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. \n“The winner will receive $5\,000 and will be recognized at a ceremony at Columbia Journalism School. All formats including text\, audio and video reporting are eligible for the award. All entries must have appeared in the U.S. during 2025. The entry fee for each submission is $75.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-john-b-oakes-award-for-distinguished-environmental-journalism/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T140000
DTSTAMP:20260307T200358Z
CREATED:20260307T200358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T200358Z
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SUMMARY:Covering the Conflagration: Reporting From the Wildfire Frontiers
DESCRIPTION:“Wildfires are becoming not only annual events but also unmistakable signs of the broader climate emergency—scorching forests\, forcing evacuations\, disrupting ecosystems\, and crossing borders. Covering the Conflagration brings together journalists who report directly from these frontlines\, capturing both the immediate dangers and the longer-term consequences of fire. \n“Jesse Winter\, Visual Journalist and recipient of the 2024 CJF Edward Burtynsky Award for Climate Photojournalism; Nancy MacDonald\, National Reporter for The Globe and Mail and Colleen Hagerty of the Solutions Journalism Network’s My World’s on Fire project will discuss what it takes to cover these events. From documenting communities forced to flee\, to tracking smoke and fire across provinces and borders\, to reporting on the ecological and social ripple effects of increasingly intense fire seasons\, the panel will explore the practical\, ethical\, and emotional dimensions of wildfire journalism. \n“Through stories from the field\, investigative reporting\, and visual storytelling\, this discussion will reveal how journalists bear witness to disasters that are immediate\, borderless\, and deeply intertwined with the unfolding climate crisis.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/covering-the-conflagration-reporting-from-the-wildfire-frontiers/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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