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Journalism and Media Program (Professional Nonprofit Reporting) is sponsored by John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.
The Journalism and Media program supports fact-based news and narratives and promotes resilient and sustainable information and storytelling ecosystems that serve the public interest.
Within Professional Nonprofit Reporting, it funds national and international nonprofit journalism organizations that pursue explanatory, investigative, and/or international reporting, work to protect press freedom, and support the infrastructure for and contribute to learning and innovation in the field of nonprofit journalism.
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Journalism & Media Grant Guidelines The Journalism and Media program seeks to promote and amplify just and inclusive news and narratives, based on the belief that accurate and compelling media plays an important role in informing, engaging, and activating people to take part in democratic practices and processes.
To build and strengthen organizations creating and disseminating just, accurate, and inclusive news and narratives, the program supports work in Professional Nonprofit Reporting and Nonfiction Multimedia Storytelling. Build strong, independent, and sustainable organizations and networks that anchor a resilient and independent media ecosystem designed to meet the needs of a democratic society.
Address barriers that limit the creation of, access to, or participation in media activities, including the legal, safety, digital security, and technological challenges facing organizations and individuals. Promote learning, leadership, innovation, and field-building opportunities that explore timely and emerging issues related to production, dissemination, and engagement with journalism and media.
Our Journalism and Media program supports national and international nonprofit institutions with broad reach and influence. Professional Nonprofit Reporting We fund the following types of organizations: National and international nonprofit journalism organizations that pursue explanatory, investigative, and/or international reporting.
National and international organizations that work to protect press freedom and address the safety and security challenges facing journalists. Organizations and activities that support the infrastructure for and contribute to learning and innovation in the field of nonprofit journalism.
Nonfiction Multimedia Storytelling We fund the following types of organizations: National and regional organizations that fund, produce, and/or disseminate artfully crafted nonfiction storytelling projects on contemporary social issues for broadcast, web, and mobile.
National and regional organizations that provide grants, fellowships, training, mentoring, and support to increase the talent pipeline for the field of nonfiction multimedia storytelling. Organizations and activities that support the infrastructure for the nonfiction multimedia sector and contribute to learning and innovation in the field of nonfiction multimedia storytelling.
Journalism and Media Overview Journalism and Media Strategy While we do not accept unsolicited proposals, we are always eager to hear new ideas and perspectives .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: National and international nonprofit journalism organizations. Note: The Foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications at this time, so partnerships or invitations are likely required. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies (e.g., $500,000 to Committee to Protect Journalists in 2026, $400,000 to Hacks Hackers in 2026). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Journalism and Media Program (Professional Nonprofit Reporting) is funded by John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This listing is flagged as international in scope. Check the official notice for country-specific restrictions before applying.
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