Journalism
This grant supports strengthening, innovating, and sustaining local journalism in Oklahoma, with a focus on newsroom innovation, collaboration, and training future journalists.
Funder: Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation
Due Dates: August 15, 2026 (Fall grant cycle) | February 15, 2027 (Spring grant cycle)
Funding Amounts: General operating support: $50,000–$100,000 per year (up to 5 years); one-time/project/capital grants vary; max request is 10% of annual budget.
Summary: Supports strengthening and innovating local journalism in Oklahoma, fostering collaboration, and training future journalists.
Key Information: Only nonprofit organizations may apply; funding is focused on Oklahoma-based journalism.
Description
This grant opportunity, offered by the Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation (now consolidated with Inasmuch Foundation), is dedicated to preserving trusted journalism as an essential public good in Oklahoma. The program emphasizes strengthening local newsrooms, advancing innovation in news delivery and sustainability, expanding coverage of critical issues, and supporting collaboration among media organizations. Funding also supports training for emerging journalists, ensuring communities across Oklahoma have access to high-quality, fact-based reporting.
