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"Hearst Journalism Awards Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Hearst Journalism Awards Program is sponsored by Hearst Foundation Inc.. A collegiate journalism competition program that recognizes excellence in writing, photojournalism, audio, television, podcast, and multimedia.
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We are excited to launch our new Hearst Foundations Grants Portal. We sincerely hope that it provides a greatly improved user experience, and we welcome any feedback. All applications must be completed using the portal.
## To Access the Hearst Foundations Grants Portal: * Click HERE or copy and paste:https://hearstfoundations. my. site.
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* Once you have created your application, you may return to continue working on it for three months. After three months, it will be removed from the system. * If an application is not completed in full or is missing required attachments, it will not be able to be reviewed.
* To learn more about our process, please visit the Grant Request Evaluation Process,Funding Limitationsand Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)pages ## Track the status of an Application: * Once you have submitted your application, you should receive an email confirming submission. Due to the email security settings of organizations, in some cases, the email may not be received or will lose formatting.
* You can track your proposal’s progress using the Grants Portal Dashboard's Submitted Applications tab. For login information or other questions, please contact support. ny@hearstfdn.
org if your organization is located East of the Mississippi River, or support. sf@hearstfdn. org if your organization is located West of the Mississippi River.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Undergraduate journalism majors or minors currently enrolled in ACEJMC-accredited domestic universities. Entries must be submitted by a school administrator through the participating journalism department. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $700,000 in total annual awards. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was April 14, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Hearst Journalism Awards Program is funded by Hearst Foundation Inc.. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.