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Fellowships & Grants

BanffPitch

"Are you developing a film project that celebrates mountain culture, adventure, mountain sports or the environment? Are you looking for funding opportunities and support? The Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is proud to announce the return of BanffPitch, its newest initiative to support emerging filmmakers in pitching their film ideas to an international jury in front of a live audience. Hosted at the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival, five applicants will be selected and invited to pitch their project. The winning pitch will receive a $25,000 CAD cash award to support their film project. BanffPitch is open to emerging filmmakers of all nationalities and all ages." Deadline: June 30, 2026.

BanffPitch

Summary:

"Are you developing a film project that celebrates mountain culture, adventure, mountain sports or the environment? Are you looking for funding opportunities and support? The Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is proud to announce the return of BanffPitch, its newest initiative to support emerging filmmakers in pitching their film ideas to an international jury in front of a live audience. Hosted at the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival, five applicants will be selected and invited to pitch their project. The winning pitch will receive a $25,000 CAD cash award to support their film project. BanffPitch is open to emerging filmmakers of all nationalities and all ages." Deadline: June 30, 2026.

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Reporting on federal changes to science

APS Science Policy Data Dashboards

American Physical Society

"APS science policy data dashboards present a new approach to using publicly available data to highlight various impacts of federal R&D investments in the United States, including at the state, district, and institutional level."

Largest federal agency funders of physical science research: DOD, DOE, NASA, NIST, and NSF
Federal science agencies' investments in American innovation: All agencies

Reporting on federal changes to science

AIP Federal Science Budget Tracker

"The American Institute of Physics maintains one of the most comprehensive trackers for the physical sciences, particularly the Department of Energy’s Office of Science and the National Science Foundation."

Reporting on federal changes to science

Tracking Science Spending

"U.S. federal agencies spend tens of billions of dollars on science each year, often following a predictable pattern. This site monitors both total obligation rates and award activity at five major science agencies to transparently track the pace of spending on science: NIH by Institute/Center, NSF by R&RA vs STEM Education, DOE by Office of Science vs ARPA-E, and USDA by ARS vs NIFA."

See also related article, "US Science Agencies Have Money; Can They Spend It?" The Good Science Project, April 20, 2026.

Fellowships & Grants

Gordon Sinclair Roving Reporter Bursary

"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. 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." Deadline: May 10, 2026.

Gordon Sinclair Roving Reporter Bursary

Summary:

"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. 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." Deadline: May 10, 2026.

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Fellowships & Grants

Knight-Risser Prize for Western Environmental Journalism

JSK Journalism Fellowships at Stanford

"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. "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. "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." Deadline: June 2, 2026.

Knight-Risser Prize for Western Environmental Journalism

Summary:

"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. "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. "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." Deadline: June 2, 2026.

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JSK Journalism Fellowships at Stanford

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Fellowships & Grants

Puffin Foundation Investigative Fund

Type Investigations

"The Puffin Foundation supports investigative journalism in the independent media seeking to highlight voices and stories often excluded or marginalized by mainstream outlets. The foundation’s commitment to journalism in the public interest allows Type Investigations to produce and place in-depth investigative stories in a variety of publications and to support independent reporters. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and will be evaluated monthly." Grants range from $3,000-$6,000. Open to journalists worldwide; however, the story must be related to the U.S. and published initially in a U.S. outlet.

Puffin Foundation Investigative Fund

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"The Puffin Foundation supports investigative journalism in the independent media seeking to highlight voices and stories often excluded or marginalized by mainstream outlets. The foundation’s commitment to journalism in the public interest allows Type Investigations to produce and place in-depth investigative stories in a variety of publications and to support independent reporters. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and will be evaluated monthly." Grants range from $3,000-$6,000. Open to journalists worldwide; however, the story must be related to the U.S. and published initially in a U.S. outlet.

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Article

Trump’s 2027 Budget Proposes Deep Cuts to Science Programs

C&EN analyzes the proposal for multiple science agencies, which "would face $73 billion in cuts, including reduced funding for scientific research and health and environmental programs." The article includes many handy outbound links for reference.

Fellowships & Grants

NatGeo RFP for Illuminating Climate Solutions

National Geographic and The Climate Pledge

"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." Grants up to $100,000 are available. Deadline: May 25, 2026.

NatGeo RFP for Illuminating Climate Solutions

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"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." Grants up to $100,000 are available. Deadline: May 25, 2026.

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National Geographic and The Climate Pledge

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Fellowships & Grants

Solutions Visuals – CBNI

Solutions Journalism Network

"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 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. ... 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." Deadline: April 24, 2026.

Solutions Visuals – CBNI

Summary:

"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 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. ... 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." Deadline: April 24, 2026.

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Solutions Journalism Network

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Awards

DIG Awards

DIG Documentaries Investigations Journalism - ETS

"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." 2026 call for entry. Deadlines:

“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
“DIG Pitch «Matteo Scanni»” category: June 15, 2026 (for documentaries in development; includes funding of up to €15,000)

DIG Awards

Summary:

"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." 2026 call for entry. Deadlines:

“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
“DIG Pitch «Matteo Scanni»” category: June 15, 2026 (for documentaries in development; includes funding of up to €15,000)

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DIG Documentaries Investigations Journalism - ETS

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Fellowships & Grants

Stanford Health Media Fellowship

Stanford School of Medicine

This fellowship is a "paid, graduate-level training opportunity to help fill gaps in solutions-driven health reporting across the United States. Starting with an in-person fall bootcamp, fellows are introduced to a wide scope of health topics, while also taking a deep dive into cross-platform media production. Over the course of six months, fellows engage in mentorship opportunities while producing stories that deepen our understanding of health challenges and disparities — while also featuring the innovative searches for solutions that are targeting these issues head-on." Open to applicants with a traditional media background, as well as those in health care or research. Deadline: April 30, 2026.

Stanford Health Media Fellowship

Summary:

This fellowship is a "paid, graduate-level training opportunity to help fill gaps in solutions-driven health reporting across the United States. Starting with an in-person fall bootcamp, fellows are introduced to a wide scope of health topics, while also taking a deep dive into cross-platform media production. Over the course of six months, fellows engage in mentorship opportunities while producing stories that deepen our understanding of health challenges and disparities — while also featuring the innovative searches for solutions that are targeting these issues head-on." Open to applicants with a traditional media background, as well as those in health care or research. Deadline: April 30, 2026.

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Events

SWCC Webinar: Levelling Up Your Journalism Skills — Fellowships, Scholarships and More

"Science communicators and journalists often reach a point where they want to brush up on foundational knowledge, strengthen specific skills, or delve into a particular area of interest. This virtual event explores how to 'level up' at any stage of your career through funded professional development opportunities such as fellowships and scholarships. At this event, SWCC board member Bryce Hoye will share his experience as a fellow in the Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT. He'll be joined by Ashley Smart, associate director of the Knight Science Journalism Program, as well as two organizers of the CBC David Suzuki Scholarship for journalism students — Lesley Birchard and Gina Lorentz — who will welcome audience questions about their programs. By bringing together both personal experiences and program-level insights, this event will give participants a clearer understanding of funded opportunities for Canadian science communicators and journalists across the career spectrum, along with resources for further exploration."

When: April 15, 2026 @ 5 - 6 p.m. ET
No cost for SWCC members / $30 CAD for nonmembers

Are you a non-member of SWCC registering for this event? If you decide to become a member of SWCC within 2 weeks of the event date, your membership fee (in the applicable category) will be discounted by the amount you paid for event registration. To activate your discounted membership within the 2-week period, email office@sciencewriters.ca."

SWCC Webinar: Levelling Up Your Journalism Skills — Fellowships, Scholarships and More

Summary:

"Science communicators and journalists often reach a point where they want to brush up on foundational knowledge, strengthen specific skills, or delve into a particular area of interest. This virtual event explores how to 'level up' at any stage of your career through funded professional development opportunities such as fellowships and scholarships. At this event, SWCC board member Bryce Hoye will share his experience as a fellow in the Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT. He'll be joined by Ashley Smart, associate director of the Knight Science Journalism Program, as well as two organizers of the CBC David Suzuki Scholarship for journalism students — Lesley Birchard and Gina Lorentz — who will welcome audience questions about their programs. By bringing together both personal experiences and program-level insights, this event will give participants a clearer understanding of funded opportunities for Canadian science communicators and journalists across the career spectrum, along with resources for further exploration."

When: April 15, 2026 @ 5 - 6 p.m. ET
No cost for SWCC members / $30 CAD for nonmembers

Are you a non-member of SWCC registering for this event? If you decide to become a member of SWCC within 2 weeks of the event date, your membership fee (in the applicable category) will be discounted by the amount you paid for event registration. To activate your discounted membership within the 2-week period, email office@sciencewriters.ca."

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Fellowships & Grants

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 journalism program."
$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."

Deadline: April 30, 2026

RTDNF Canada Scholarships

Summary:

"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 journalism program."
$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."

Deadline: April 30, 2026

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Video

Inside SAM.gov: An Open Data Demo for Journalists

"SAM.gov — the federal government’s System for Award Management — is one of the most underused databases in public-interest journalism. It tracks hundreds of billions of dollars in federal contracts and grants, the companies and organizations that receive them, and entities barred or suspended from doing business with the government. If you cover federal spending, government contractors, nonprofits, or public accountability, this data is for you. This session [on April 3] is a hands-on demo, not a panel discussion. We walk through what’s in SAM.gov’s open data, how to access and navigate it, and how to start asking it real questions."

See also the accompanying article: "Follow the Codes: 3 Takeaways From Our Webinar on Federal Contract Data" by Clark Merrefield.

Inside SAM.gov: An Open Data Demo for Journalists

Summary:

"SAM.gov — the federal government’s System for Award Management — is one of the most underused databases in public-interest journalism. It tracks hundreds of billions of dollars in federal contracts and grants, the companies and organizations that receive them, and entities barred or suspended from doing business with the government. If you cover federal spending, government contractors, nonprofits, or public accountability, this data is for you. This session [on April 3] is a hands-on demo, not a panel discussion. We walk through what’s in SAM.gov’s open data, how to access and navigate it, and how to start asking it real questions."

See also the accompanying article: "Follow the Codes: 3 Takeaways From Our Webinar on Federal Contract Data" by Clark Merrefield.

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The Journalist’s Resource

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April 7, 2026

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Fellowships & Grants

IJNR’s Community Reporting Project Fellowships

Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources (IJNR)

Applications are being accepted from early-career journalists for the first cohort of these new fellowships, a joint endeavor of IJNR, The Uproot Project and partners. Deadline: April 26, 2026. Fellows must be members of Uproot (free to join) and will:

Attend a three-day, expenses-paid, science and environment reporting workshop, produced by IJNR, the Uproot Project and partners (May 27-30, beginning and ending in Detroit).
Be eligible to apply for grants designed to cover travel and costs associated with reporting in under-reported communities.
Be eligible to apply for paid, eight-week fellowships at Michigan Public and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, to take place in Fall 2026.
Engage 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.
Participate in other virtual workshops and trainings to be developed in response to the 2026 cohort’s needs and interests
Be connected to mentoring, editing, help with pitches and other support from both IJNR and the Uproot Project.

IJNR’s Community Reporting Project Fellowships

Summary:

Applications are being accepted from early-career journalists for the first cohort of these new fellowships, a joint endeavor of IJNR, The Uproot Project and partners. Deadline: April 26, 2026. Fellows must be members of Uproot (free to join) and will:

Attend a three-day, expenses-paid, science and environment reporting workshop, produced by IJNR, the Uproot Project and partners (May 27-30, beginning and ending in Detroit).
Be eligible to apply for grants designed to cover travel and costs associated with reporting in under-reported communities.
Be eligible to apply for paid, eight-week fellowships at Michigan Public and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, to take place in Fall 2026.
Engage 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.
Participate in other virtual workshops and trainings to be developed in response to the 2026 cohort’s needs and interests
Be connected to mentoring, editing, help with pitches and other support from both IJNR and the Uproot Project.

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Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources (IJNR)

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Article

How the Federal Budget Process Works

"Drafting the federal budget is one of an American president’s most influential undertakings. But two-thirds of spending is set before the process even begins. We explain."

Fellowships & Grants

Doc Society Fund

"The Doc Society Fund is dedicated to cinematic non-fiction storytelling that uncovers the architecture of power: the systems, structures, and ideologies driving our global present in a time of rising authoritarianism and political entropy, stories that help us imagine the better futures we all deserve. We are granting on a quarterly basis." Rolling deadline. Submit an Expression of Interest.

Resource Database / Guide

AAAS Interactive Dashboards

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

"AAAS provides several interactive data visualizations. They fall under three broad categories:

Historical Dashboards which allow the user to visualize and manipulate historical R&D spending data at the state, national or international levels. These dashboard update annually, based on data reported by outside entities.
Appropriations Dashboards which contain detailed data and information on White House budgets and Congressional appropriations for recent years. Users can compare White House, House and Senate spending proposals for major science and technology programs as the debate unfolds over the spring and summer. Also included is aggregate data on R&D totals as estimated by AAAS, including basic and applied research, development, and facilities, and the distribution among agencies. See FY 2027, 2026 and more.
Earmarks Dashboards which outline the STEM-related earmarks filed in the appropriations bills, searchable by zipcode, congressman, and broad classification."

AAAS Interactive Dashboards

Summary:

"AAAS provides several interactive data visualizations. They fall under three broad categories:

Historical Dashboards which allow the user to visualize and manipulate historical R&D spending data at the state, national or international levels. These dashboard update annually, based on data reported by outside entities.
Appropriations Dashboards which contain detailed data and information on White House budgets and Congressional appropriations for recent years. Users can compare White House, House and Senate spending proposals for major science and technology programs as the debate unfolds over the spring and summer. Also included is aggregate data on R&D totals as estimated by AAAS, including basic and applied research, development, and facilities, and the distribution among agencies. See FY 2027, 2026 and more.
Earmarks Dashboards which outline the STEM-related earmarks filed in the appropriations bills, searchable by zipcode, congressman, and broad classification."

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American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

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Fellowships & Grants

SPJ Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship for Public Service Journalism

Society of Professional Journalists

"The Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship is intended to enable a mid-career journalist who specializes in fact-based commentary or analysis to have time away from daily responsibilities to pursue in-depth reporting projects. ... The Pulliam Fellowship awards up to $100,000 to outstanding editorial writers, columnists or reporters to help broaden their journalistic horizons and knowledge of the world. The award can be used to cover the cost of study, research and/or travel." Past fellows have explored topics including AI, climate change, medical testing, medical misinformation, the dangerous effects of the little-known mineral pyrrhotite and other science-related issues. Deadline: April 20, 2026.

SPJ Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship for Public Service Journalism

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"The Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship is intended to enable a mid-career journalist who specializes in fact-based commentary or analysis to have time away from daily responsibilities to pursue in-depth reporting projects. ... The Pulliam Fellowship awards up to $100,000 to outstanding editorial writers, columnists or reporters to help broaden their journalistic horizons and knowledge of the world. The award can be used to cover the cost of study, research and/or travel." Past fellows have explored topics including AI, climate change, medical testing, medical misinformation, the dangerous effects of the little-known mineral pyrrhotite and other science-related issues. Deadline: April 20, 2026.

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Society of Professional Journalists

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Fellowships & Grants

NYU Stern Climate Economics Journalism Fellowship

"The NYU Stern Climate Economics Journalism Fellowship will bring a group of journalists to NYU Stern’s Greenwich Village campus to learn from globally recognized experts in the emerging field of climate economics. Participants will discuss the fundamental factors and latest trends in climate economics and finance. The next cohort of the Fellowship will meet in New York City on September 17 and 18, 2026. All the costs of operating the program including all meals will be borne by NYU Stern. In addition, Fellows admitted to the program who reside outside the New York Metro Area will receive a $2,000 stipend to cover travel and accommodation costs; those residing inside the New York Metro Area will receive a $1,000 stipend." Deadline to apply: April 20. Topics to be covered include Biodiversity Loss as an Emerging Economic Risk, The Fast-Changing Economics of Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicles, and many more.

NYU Stern Climate Economics Journalism Fellowship

Summary:

"The NYU Stern Climate Economics Journalism Fellowship will bring a group of journalists to NYU Stern’s Greenwich Village campus to learn from globally recognized experts in the emerging field of climate economics. Participants will discuss the fundamental factors and latest trends in climate economics and finance. The next cohort of the Fellowship will meet in New York City on September 17 and 18, 2026. All the costs of operating the program including all meals will be borne by NYU Stern. In addition, Fellows admitted to the program who reside outside the New York Metro Area will receive a $2,000 stipend to cover travel and accommodation costs; those residing inside the New York Metro Area will receive a $1,000 stipend." Deadline to apply: April 20. Topics to be covered include Biodiversity Loss as an Emerging Economic Risk, The Fast-Changing Economics of Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicles, and many more.

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Fellowships & Grants

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 deadlines:

Spring Grant: March 31
Short Film Grant: April 30
Summer Grant: June 30
Fall Grant: October 31
Carole Dorothy Joyce Grant for Student Filmmakers: November 30

Roy W. Dean Grant for Filmmakers

Summary:

"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 deadlines:

Spring Grant: March 31
Short Film Grant: April 30
Summer Grant: June 30
Fall Grant: October 31
Carole Dorothy Joyce Grant for Student Filmmakers: November 30

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Fellowships & Grants

David McClure Public Interest Journalism Fellowship

Oxford International Centre for Publishing

"Starting in 2026, the Fellowship has been established via the David McClure Trust Fund. 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, providing a £15,000 grant, remote mentoring and other resources. The annual application deadline is May 31.

David McClure Public Interest Journalism Fellowship

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"Starting in 2026, the Fellowship has been established via the David McClure Trust Fund. 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, providing a £15,000 grant, remote mentoring and other resources. The annual application deadline is May 31.

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Oxford International Centre for Publishing

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Fellowships & Grants

The Data-Driven Reporting Project

Google News Initiative and Northwestern University | Medill

"Today much of investigative journalism is about acquiring, organizing and analyzing large, digital document sets. Technology plays a critical role in all phases but those resources are unevenly distributed. Only a few news organizations are able to take advantage of these advances. Many local news organizations and freelance journalists, especially those who serve local and underrepresented communities, would benefit from additional resources. This program aims to close this gap with targeted, financial awards to organizations and freelancers working on document-focused, investigative stories." Deadline: March 31, 2026. Recipients receive:

Grants of up to $35,000 for document-based investigative projects that serve local and/or underrepresented communities in the US and Canada.
Training and support from Medill on Google Journalist Studio tools, and more.

The Data-Driven Reporting Project

Summary:

"Today much of investigative journalism is about acquiring, organizing and analyzing large, digital document sets. Technology plays a critical role in all phases but those resources are unevenly distributed. Only a few news organizations are able to take advantage of these advances. Many local news organizations and freelance journalists, especially those who serve local and underrepresented communities, would benefit from additional resources. This program aims to close this gap with targeted, financial awards to organizations and freelancers working on document-focused, investigative stories." Deadline: March 31, 2026. Recipients receive:

Grants of up to $35,000 for document-based investigative projects that serve local and/or underrepresented communities in the US and Canada.
Training and support from Medill on Google Journalist Studio tools, and more.

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Google News Initiative and Northwestern University | Medill

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Fellowships & Grants

Pulitzer Center Impact Seed Fund

"The Pulitzer Center Impact Seed Fund (ISF) supports educational and engagement initiatives in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia related to issues highlighted in Pulitzer Center-supported journalism, addressing the most critical challenges confronting our planet's ecosystems and communities. The 2026 ISF focuses on ocean, transparency and governance, and climate change, rainforests, and its interconnection with workers and vulnerable communities. Grants range from USD $2,500 to $4,000, varying by region." Deadlines:

Africa and Latin America: April 19, 2026
Southeast Asia: May 3, 2026

Pulitzer Center Impact Seed Fund

Summary:

"The Pulitzer Center Impact Seed Fund (ISF) supports educational and engagement initiatives in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia related to issues highlighted in Pulitzer Center-supported journalism, addressing the most critical challenges confronting our planet's ecosystems and communities. The 2026 ISF focuses on ocean, transparency and governance, and climate change, rainforests, and its interconnection with workers and vulnerable communities. Grants range from USD $2,500 to $4,000, varying by region." Deadlines:

Africa and Latin America: April 19, 2026
Southeast Asia: May 3, 2026

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Library

BanffPitch

APS Science Policy Data Dashboards

AIP Federal Science Budget Tracker

Tracking Science Spending

Gordon Sinclair Roving Reporter Bursary

Knight-Risser Prize for Western Environmental Journalism

Puffin Foundation Investigative Fund

Trump’s 2027 Budget Proposes Deep Cuts to Science Programs

NatGeo RFP for Illuminating Climate Solutions

Solutions Visuals – CBNI

DIG Awards

Stanford Health Media Fellowship

SWCC Webinar: Levelling Up Your Journalism Skills — Fellowships, Scholarships and More

RTDNF Canada Scholarships

Inside SAM.gov: An Open Data Demo for Journalists

IJNR’s Community Reporting Project Fellowships

How the Federal Budget Process Works

Doc Society Fund

AAAS Interactive Dashboards

SPJ Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship for Public Service Journalism

NYU Stern Climate Economics Journalism Fellowship

Roy W. Dean Grant for Filmmakers

David McClure Public Interest Journalism Fellowship

The Data-Driven Reporting Project

Pulitzer Center Impact Seed Fund