SPJ Foundation Grants
Forecasted
SPJ Foundation Grants support organizations advancing journalism through education, press freedom advocacy, and media literacy projects that protect the public’s access to credible information.
Funder: Society of Professional Journalists
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $100,000 total available in the 2026 cycle; initial funding for one year
Summary: Supports projects that strengthen journalism, defend press freedom, promote media literacy, and protect access to credible information.
Key Information: Grant recipients must be U.S.-based 501(c)(3) entities; grants are not made to individuals.
Description
The SPJ Foundation, the educational and charitable arm of the Society of Professional Journalists, supports projects that strengthen journalism and protect the public’s right to know. Its priorities include defending press freedom and the First Amendment, equipping journalists to advocate for themselves and their profession, promoting media literacy, and building public trust in credible news. It also seeks innovative approaches to protecting access to credible information.
The program emphasizes project-specific educational and charitable work aligned with SPJ’s missions, including freedom of information and journalism ethics, and serving diverse audiences. Previously supported work includes press freedom workshops, advocacy toolkits, public records training, student journalism programs, and resources that help the public engage with journalists. Supporting reporting or publication alone is not the primary purpose of this grant cycle.
