The Fund for Investigative Journalism is now calling for proposals for its regular grants (up to $10,000 for full investigative stories) and seed grants for early reporting (up to $2,500).
Proposals for regular grants are due on May 5 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern, and applications for seed grants are due on May 9 at 11:59 p.m.
Regular grants deatils
- The Fund provides grants of up to $10,000 for investigative stories on any topic and in all forms of media.
- Grants are paid directly to freelance reporters or media outlets for expenses related to investigations, including travel costs, records fees, reporters’ time and other expenses.
- Applicants must have a letter from a U.S. outlet committing to run the story. Journalists submit a proposal with the story’s investigative and accountability focus, initial findings, and reporting plan.
- The application also includes a budget explaining what expenses the grant would cover.
Seed grants
- The Fund provides grants of up to $2,500 for initial reporting and research that can help flesh out and define investigative stories.
- The grants are primarily for freelance journalists, and they can be used to cover record fees, travel, research, reporters’ time, and other expenses.
- Applicants do not need a commitment from a publisher. These grants help yield initial findings that reporters can use to secure a commitment to publish and apply for a full grant from the Fund or other sources.
- Journalists submit a shorter narrative explaining the investigative story idea and what expenses the grant would cover. In addition to funding, journalists who receive grants can receive free editorial and legal support.APPLY HERE
The Fund for Investigative Journalism is inviting proposals for its regular and seed grants, with deadlines on May 5 and May 9, respectively.
Regular grants offer up to $10,000 for comprehensive investigative stories across all media, requiring applicants to have a commitment from a U.S. outlet to publish the story.
The application should include the story's investigative focus, initial findings, a reporting plan, and a detailed budget.
Seed grants provide up to $2,500 for early reporting and research primarily for freelance journalists. These don't require a publisher's commitment and aim to help reporters gather initial findings to secure future publication commitments.
Applicants need to submit a brief narrative about their investigative idea and expenses. Both grants offer additional editorial and legal support to recipients.
