Journalism & Media Grants

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

$26.8B

Median Grant Size

$10K

States with Funders

54

Total Grants on Record

48,343

Open Grant Opportunities

Live programs funding journalism & media that your nonprofit can apply to now.

Open nowCloses in 3 days (Aug 15, 2026)

Journalism Funding (Inasmuch Foundation strategy)

From Inasmuch Foundation

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.

Open nowCloses in 19 days (Aug 31, 2026)Award: $3K – $10K

Journalism for Adventist Solutions (JAS)

From Versacare

journalismethical reportingdiverse perspectives+2 more

Who can apply: Qualified 501(c)(3) organizations headquartered in North America, including Seventh-day Adventist publications, universities, academies, and independent organizations reporting on issues that affect the Seventh-day Adventist church.

Open nowCloses Sep 15, 2026Award: Up to $100K

General Grants — NJCIC Open Grants (Letters of Interest)

From New Jersey Civic Information Consortium A Nj Nonprofit

civic news and informationjournalism pipelinecivic engagement+2 more

Who can apply: 501(c)(3) nonprofit status or fiscal sponsor arrangement required; must establish a partnership with a Consortium member university; project leaders cannot be serving in or running for public office; grantees must participate in impact tracking and submit reports.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Varies

Media Program

From Park Foundation

independent mediajournalisminvestigative reporting+2 more

Who can apply: Competitive proposals should show groundbreaking content, broad distribution potential, and social impact; documentary support is very limited.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $25K – $700K

Journalism Program

From Joyce Foundation

investigative reportinglocal newscommunity news+4 more

Who can apply: Mostly nonprofit journalism organizations and related media entities whose work aligns with Joyce’s program areas and serves the Great Lakes region. Documentary filmmaking is not funded.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $3K – $25K

Farmed Animal Advocacy Grants with Strategic Support

From Stray Dog Institute

farmed animalsplant-based food systemsalternative proteins+13 more

Who can apply: Nonprofits focused on farmed animals, plant-based food systems, or alternative proteins; work to reduce, reform, or replace animals in food production; movement-building, business engagement, government-focused interventions, or public initiatives. Not for companion animal, wildlife, or direct animal care work.

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Largest Journalism & Media Foundations

CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$816.5M

Total Assets

Median Grant

$179K

A300National
First Look Institute Inc

Los Gatos, CA

Annual Giving

$26.2M

Total Assets

$1.8M

Median Grant

$5.2M

A33Regional
AMERICAN JOURNALISM PROJECT INC

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$18.5M

Total Assets

$66.4M

Median Grant

$238K

A30National
THE CENTER FOR EDUCATION REFORM

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$8.6M

Total Assets

$5.7M

Median Grant

$200K

A33ZNational
PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE

ARLINGTON, VA

Annual Giving

$8.2M

Total Assets

$752.8M

Median Grant

$10K

A320National
INDEPENDENCE PUBLIC MEDIA OF PHILADELPHIA INC

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Annual Giving

$6.2M

Total Assets

$120.8M

Median Grant

$25K

A320Regional
NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO INC

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$4.6M

Total Assets

$407.6M

Median Grant

$11K

A340National
INTERNEWS NETWORK

ARCATA, CA

Annual Giving

$3.5M

Total Assets

$37.7M

Median Grant

$79K

A320National
AMATEUR RADIO DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS

SAN DIEGO, CA

Annual Giving

$3.3M

Total Assets

$142.9M

Median Grant

$20K

A34National
NATIONAL ENERGY EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT PROJECT INC

MANASSAS, VA

Annual Giving

$2.1M

Total Assets

$12.6M

Median Grant

$13K

A33ZNational

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Where Journalism & Media Funders Are Located

Top 15 states by foundation count

CaliforniaView all
Foundations

205

Total Giving

$159.3M

New YorkView all
Foundations

176

Total Giving

$90.7M

Foundations

79

Total Giving

$29.4M

MassachusettsView all
Foundations

71

Total Giving

$50.5M

FloridaView all
Foundations

67

Total Giving

$97M

PennsylvaniaView all
Foundations

64

Total Giving

$244.9M

IllinoisView all
Foundations

50

Total Giving

$42.6M

MinnesotaView all
Foundations

43

Total Giving

$194.3M

Foundations

41

Total Giving

$10.6M

DelawareView all
Foundations

37

Total Giving

$11.3M

District of ColumbiaView all
Foundations

36

Total Giving

$1.1B

WashingtonView all
Foundations

33

Total Giving

$122.8M

New JerseyView all
Foundations

32

Total Giving

$10.7M

MichiganView all
Foundations

29

Total Giving

$18.9M

VirginiaView all
Foundations

28

Total Giving

$95M

Types of Foundations in Journalism & Media

Family Foundation567 (41.4%)

$314.1M in annual giving

Independent Foundation380 (27.7%)

$541.6M in annual giving

Operating Nonprofit133 (9.7%)

$148.7M in annual giving

Private Operating Foundation86 (6.3%)

$10.2M in annual giving

Professional Association31 (2.3%)

$27.9M in annual giving

Faith-Based Foundation29 (2.1%)

$28.5M in annual giving

Funding Intermediary18 (1.3%)

$30.8M in annual giving

Other127 (9.3%)

$1.6B in annual giving

Typical Grant Profile in Journalism & Media

Median Grant Size

$10K

New Grantee Rate

37%

Accept Unsolicited Proposals

69%

Most Recent Filing Year

2026

The typical Journalism & Media foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 37% 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 (205), New York (176), 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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