1,371 foundations$2.7B total annual giving$10K median grant54 states with funders
Discover 1,371 grantmaking foundations funding journalism & media programs, with combined annual giving of $2.7B. The median grant size for journalism & media is $10K.
Journalism & Media Grantmaking at a Glance
Foundations
1,371
Total Annual Giving
$2.7B
Total Assets Under Management
$26.9B
Median Grant Size
$10K
States with Funders
54
Total Grants on Record
47,693
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In-depth journalismEthical reportingAdventist media+2 more
Who can apply: Qualified 501(c)(3) organizations headquartered in North America may apply, including Seventh-day Adventist publications, universities, academies, and independent organizations reporting on Adventist Church issues. Projects should involve comprehensive research, detailed reporting, fact-checking, interviews, and compelling narrative techniques.
Country- and region-specific democracy initiativesLocal civil society strengtheningIndependent media and journalism+2 more
Who can apply: Local, independent NGOs and similar nongovernmental entities working in eligible countries/regions; not individuals or government bodies.
JournalismLocal newsInvestigative journalism+1 more
Who can apply: Requests must align with the Foundation’s focus areas and be submitted through the online grants portal. The Foundation does not fund requests outside its focus areas or individuals.
Farmed animal advocacyPlant-based food systemsAlternative proteins+11 more
Who can apply: Applicants should be nonprofits focused on farmed animals, plant-based food systems, or alternative proteins; work to reduce, reform, or replace animals in food production; and work on movement-building, business engagement, government-focused interventions, and/or public initiatives. Applicants should seek general operating support of $2,500–$25,000 and value collaborative learning and trust-based partnership. SDI does not fund for-profit businesses, companion or wild animal advocacy, direct animal care, electioneering, individual applicants unaffiliated with a nonprofit, or work without a clear link to reducing, reforming, or replacing animal use in the food system.
Journalism trainingReportingSocial media strategy+3 more
Who can apply: All New Jersey-based newsrooms may apply to host an intern, with priority given to current Consortium grantees, organizations with an intern job description, members of specified journalism associations, and organizations that have previously hosted a college intern. Students must be enrolled at one of the six Consortium partner universities. Hosting organizations must participate in required training.
Who can apply: All New Jersey-based newsrooms can apply to host an intern. Priority is given to current Consortium grantees, organizations with a prepared intern job description, members of specified journalism associations, and organizations that have previously hosted a college intern. Selected organizations must complete training on hosting interns.
The typical Journalism & Media foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 38% of Journalism & Media foundations actively fund new organizations, and 69% accept unsolicited proposals.
Frequently Asked Questions About Journalism & Media Grants
How many foundations fund journalism & media?
There are 1,371 grantmaking foundations that fund journalism & media programs across 54 states.
What is the median grant size for journalism & media?
The median grant from foundations funding journalism & media is $10K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and giving strategy.
What are the largest journalism & media foundations?
The largest foundations funding journalism & media by annual giving include CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING, First Look Institute Inc, AMERICAN JOURNALISM PROJECT INC, with combined giving of $861.3M.
Which states have the most journalism & media funders?
The states with the most journalism & media foundations are California (204), New York (177), Texas (79). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.
How do I find journalism & media grants for my nonprofit?
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