What Is a News Desert?
October 2, 2026
Local journalism plays a role that is easy to overlook until it disappears. A reporter attending a town council meeting, investigating a local environmental issue,
So that you can freely report the truth, we also provide you with verified resources on funding opportunities for your journalism projects and relevant information on the new and changing technological landscape and its effects on free journalism.
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How to Calculate Your Freelance Journalism Rate: A Practical Guide Part 2
September 24, 2026
Knowing what you need to charge is only half of the freelance equation. Once you have calculated your rate, you still need to discuss it
How to Calculate Your Freelance Journalism Rate: A Practical Guide
September 17, 2026
For freelance journalists, one of the hardest questions can be deceptively simple: How much should I charge? There is no universal rate for journalistic work.
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Grants and fellowships enable journalists to stay active, increase their ability to navigate the complex media landscape and can foster collaboration between journalists and media organizations, strengthening the independent journalism ecosystem.
In our database, we gather information on the best funding channels for your journalism project, opportunities to broaden your knowledge (whether you are a student or an employee) and awards focused on the media sector.
NAHJ offers scholarships and fellowships for Hispanic journalists. They give students the choice of either receiving scholarship funds for their academic year or participating in a sponsored trip to the NAHJ national conference. This sponsored trip covers registration fees, travel expenses, hotel accommodations, and meals. Attending the conference provides a valuable experience that frequently opens up additional opportunities for our students.
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AAJA provides scholarships and grants to support Asian American and Pacific Islander journalists.
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NABJ offers scholarships and fellowships specifically for Black journalists.
Fellowship, Internships, Scholarship
This fellowship supports journalists interested in reporting on responses to social problems and solutions journalism.
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