The National Press Foundation is seeking applications for the Local Business Journalism Fellowship to support journalists covering business issues in their communities.
Donor Name: National Press Foundation
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Fellowship
Deadline: 03/23/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Topics to be explored will include trends in small business, housing, labor, the impact of AI, the caregiver economy and investigating businesses and nonprofits.
The National Press Foundation will provide four days of exclusive briefings with economists, small business owners and other top experts to dive into business infrastructure across America today, as well as what policies and practices fuel stability, innovation and growth for companies large and small.
This is tuition-free training, and NPF will cover airfare, hotel costs and some meals, with sponsorship from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Eligibility Criteria
- This competitive program is open to journalists based in the U.S. only.
- Attendance is mandatory for all sessions, and by providing a letter of recommendation, editors commit to freeing their reporters from newsroom obligations during the training.
- They greatly value diversity in all our programs and particularly seek applications from journalists of color, those reporting in news deserts and reporters for local and nonprofit news organizations. Journalists in any medium are encouraged to apply. Freelance applicants should have a letter from an editor indicating an interest in publishing work that may be informed by this training.
For more information, visit National Press Foundation.
