The Scripps Howard Fund is seeking innovative ideas to get post-secondary students from diverse backgrounds invested in journalism and foster environments where all journalism students can actively participate and feel welcome.
Donor Name: Scripps Howard Fund
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/30/2023
Size of the Grant: up to $30,000
Details:
Diverse backgrounds include but are not limited to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military background and or membership in another group that is under-represented in journalism.
Purpose
- The purpose of these grants is to:
- Advance equity, diversity and inclusion in student media, journalism education and the journalism pipeline.
- Prepare students for professional and public challenges and pressures they may face as journalists of color or members of other under-represented groups.
- Equip students to deliver inclusive journalism that ensures all voices in a community are represented.
- Establish and share best practices for increasing diversity, equity and inclusion in journalism.
Funding Information
- Universities and nonprofit organizations can apply for one-time grants of up to $30,000 to address this challenge.
Eligibility Criteria
- Only U.S. based programs are eligible.
- Special consideration will be given to proposals that offer experiential learning as an element of the project.
For more information, visit Scripps Howard Fund.
