The Monyeen Black Memorial Grant by the National Court Reporters Foundation supports newly certified court reporters and captioners in advancing their professional skills.
Funder: National Court Reporters Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Two awards of $2,000 each (annual); one-time grant per recipient
Summary: Supports new court reporters or captioners who recently earned their RSR or RPR certification, honoring Monyeen Black’s legacy.
The Monyeen Black Memorial Grant, administered by the National Court Reporters Foundation (NCRF), is an annual award designed to recognize and support new professionals in the field of court reporting or captioning. Established in memory of Monyeen Black, RPR, CRR, the grant encourages newly certified reporters to advance their skills and dedication to the profession. Two grants of $2,000 each are awarded every year to eligible applicants who have recently earned their RSR or RPR certification and are in their first two years of professional reporting.