Awards and Grants

New York University's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute offers a grant of $12,500 to support the work of a promising early-career nonfiction writer on a story that uncovers truths about the human condition, especially for a project that otherwise would not come to fruition. Deadline: Feb 19, 2025.

This National Academies program will award $640,000 in prizes to science journalists, communicators and scientists whose work will help society meet the challenges and opportunities posed by climate change, future pandemics and more. Plus training and professional development opportunities. April 3, 2026 deadline.

This Council for the Advancement of Science Writing award honors the late science journalist Sharon Begley (pictured, left) by recognizing and supporting journalists who exemplify excellence in covering science for the public. A $20,000 grant will go to a mid-career science journalist. Deadline: Apr 30, 2025.

Join ​the AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards program at Noon EST for a ceremony honoring our 2021 award winners. It will be held in conjunction with the virtual 2022 AAAS Annual Meeting, and you must sign in as a meeting registrant (it's free to attend the award ceremony). Please register in advance.

InquireFirst will award $3,000USD and editorial support to a journalist in Latin America for a project on the impact of infrastructure (hydroelectric dams, international highways, mining and energy, etc.) on the biodiversity of the Andes-Amazon region. Deadline is Jan 28, 2022.

The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY is offering a full-tuition scholarship in partnership with the Native American Journalists Association for any NAJA member admitted to a Master’s program at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism and who meets CUNY’s eligibility requirements for being a New York State Resident. Deadline: Mar 1, 2022.

This International Women's Media Foundation annual award goes to an outstanding woman or non-binary journalist of color in the U.S. with a track record of mentorship, leadership and a commitment to diversity in journalism. Apply yourself or submit a nomination. Deadline: Feb 23, 2025.

These awards honor U.S. investigative reporting on government conduct, public policy or the practice of politics; explanatory reporting on government functioning and implementation of public policy; and books on democratic governance. Cash prizes. Deadline: Jan 5, 2026 for the Investigative and Explanatory.

The Aspen Tech Policy Hub is accepting applications for unique and innovative projects that address the crisis of mis- and disinformation in America. Semi-finalists will be awarded $5,000, and a grand prize of $75,000 will be awarded to the winner. Apply by Jan 10, 2022.

Earth Journalism Network is offering reporting grants (up to approx $1455 USD) to support the production of in-depth or investigative stories that will highlight progress toward a post-pandemic green recovery. Open to journalists worldwide. Deadline: Jan 10, 2022.