Fund for Investigative Journalism is currently accepting applications for its Seed Grant Program for Early Reporting 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Fund for Investigative Journalism Seed Grant Program for Early Reporting
The Seed Grant Program is designed to help freelance journalists initiate investigative stories by funding early-stage reporting tasks. It emphasizes uncovering previously hidden wrongdoing and creating stories with the potential for full publication or broadcast.
Benefits of Fund for Investigative Journalism Seed Grant Program for Early Reporting
- Grants are $1,000 to $2,500. The entire grant is paid up-front.
- Journalists who receive seed funding can apply for full grants (up to $10,000) once they conduct the preliminary reporting and secure a commitment from a media outlet to publish or broadcast the story.
Fund for Investigative Journalism Seed Grant Program for Early Reporting Requirements
- Freelance journalists or independent reporters (not full-time staff at media outlets).
- Based in the United States or reporting on U.S.-focused stories.
- Proposed work must be investigative in nature.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
28 April, 2026
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