Rukeyser Reporting Grants Program
Rukeyser Reporting Grants Program supports freelance journalists with seed funding for in-depth international reporting projects that promote quality American coverage of world affairs.
Funder: Overseas Press Club Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,000–$5,000 per grant
Summary: Seed funding for OPC Foundation Scholar Award recipients pursuing ambitious, in-depth international reporting projects.
Key Information: Applicants must have received an OPC Foundation Scholar Award; the program is primarily geared toward freelancers.
Description
The Overseas Press Club Foundation’s Rukeyser Reporting Grants Program provides seed funding for international reporting projects, primarily by freelance journalists who have received OPC Foundation Scholar Awards. It supports ambitious, in-depth work in print, photography, video, or audio. Deliverables may include long-form stories, investigations, documentaries, podcasts, photo projects, or books.
The program responds to the decline of foreign bureaus and staff positions and the financial challenges freelancers face when pursuing important stories. Having funding in place can also help journalists pitch their work to media outlets. Supported by the Estate of William Rukeyser and other benefactors, the grants extend the foundation’s mission to launch careers in international journalism and promote the quality and professionalism of American coverage of world affairs.
