The Sir-Hugh-Carleton-Greene-Stiftung supports early-career and emerging journalists in Germany, with a clear emphasis on strengthening high-quality, independent reporting. Its grants and awards favor completed or proposed journalistic work that is well researched, multimedia-friendly, and often oriented toward public-interest topics such as local news, science, trade/specialist media, and internationally relevant reporting. The foundation also appears interested in professional development and networking for young reporters, not just one-off awards.
Small annual grants and awards, typically €2,000 prizes for published work and €4,000 stipends for research projects. Most opportunities are offered through a recurring yearly application cycle (roughly May to September), with a mix of competitive stipends and recognition awards for completed journalism.
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Watch for the annual application window, which has recently run from mid-May to mid-September, and be prepared to submit either a published piece (for awards) or a well-developed research proposal (for stipends). Applicants generally need to live and work in Germany, and strong multimedia or cross-media presentation seems to be a plus. If applying for the international or science stipends, emphasize originality, investigative depth, and public value.
Current and upcoming funding from Sir-Hugh-Carleton-Greene-Stiftung that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Completed and published journalistic project in local journalism; only one project may be submitted. Applicants must be 35 or younger, live and work in Germany, and have journalistic training or equivalent skills.
Deadline: Applications open 15 May 2026 and close 31 August 2026.
Who can apply: Completed and published contributions from online and/or print specialist media are eligible; cross-media packages are also welcome. Applicants must be 35 or younger, live and work in Germany, and have journalistic training or equivalent skills.
Deadline: Applications open 15 May 2026 and close 31 August 2026.
Who can apply: Published contributions by young journalists about the craft/trades sector are eligible. Applicants must be 35 or younger, live and work in Germany, and have journalistic training or equivalent skills.
Deadline: Applications open 15 May 2026 and close 31 August 2026.
Who can apply: Project must be completed and already published; applicants must be ≤35 years old and live/work in Germany; only one submission per applicant.
Deadline: Awarded annually. 2025 call ran 14 May–15 September; 2026 cycle to be announced (expected May 2026).
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