DEADLINE: The Curve Award for Emerging Journalists

The Curve Award for Emerging Journalists, sponsored by The Curve Foundation, provides financial support to emerging journalists whose work fosters fair and accurate coverage and elevates the voices of LGBTQ+ women. The award is open to lesbians, queer women, trans women and nonbinary people based in the United States. Applications will be accepted until Jun 9, 2023.

Applicants may nominate themselves or be nominated by another individual. Applicants do not need to be a member of NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists to apply.

As part of the fellowship award, fellows will receive:

• A $5,000 cash award from The Curve Foundation
• One-year complimentary membership to NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists
• Complimentary registration for the NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists Convention
• A stipend provided to cover the costs of attending the convention, including travel and lodging
• An opportunity to gather at the convention and meet the rest of the cohort
• A professional mentor selected by The Curve Foundation in conjunction with NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists
• Quarterly scheduled meetings with fellowship mentors and the cohort of fellows for brainstorming, feedback sharing, and support