Rukeyser Reporting Grants Program
The Rukeyser Reporting Grants Program funds former OPC Foundation Scholar Award winners to produce innovative international journalism across various media formats.
Funder: Overseas Press Club Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: $1,000–$5,000 per project; one-time seed funding
Summary: Supports former OPC Foundation Scholar Award winners in launching international freelance journalism projects across print, photo, video, or audio.
Key Information: Only previous OPC Foundation Scholar Award recipients are eligible.
Description
The Rukeyser Reporting Grants Program, offered by the Overseas Press Club Foundation, provides essential seed funding to former OPC Foundation Scholar Award winners pursuing impactful international reporting projects. With the decline of traditional foreign news bureaus, this grant addresses the financial barriers early-career freelance journalists face in producing ambitious work. Grants support projects in print, photo, video, or audio formats, aiming to foster high-quality American coverage of world affairs and encourage the next generation of global journalists.
