New Professionals Grant
The NCRF New Professionals Grant supports first-year court reporters and captioners with funding for essential start-up expenses and credentials as they begin their careers.
Funder: National Court Reporters Foundation
Due Dates: May 2027 (Nominations open)
Funding Amounts: Four awards annually: 2 x $4,000 (first place) and 2 x $2,000 (second place)
Summary: Annual grant supporting first-year court reporters and captioners with start-up expenses as they begin their careers.
Key Information: Only one nomination accepted per employer or agency.
Description
The New Professionals Grant, funded by the National Court Reporters Foundation (NCRF), is awarded annually to promising working court reporters or captioners in their first year after graduation. The grant is designed to help new professionals cover start-up expenses such as purchasing essential software and earning professional credentials, providing vital financial support as they transition into the workforce. Two first-place grants of $4,000 and two second-place grants of $2,000 are awarded each year. The program underscores NCRF’s commitment to fostering the next generation of court reporters and captioners.
