Awards and Grants

The American Institute of Physics' science communication awards recognize excellence in print, online and broadcast media which is intended for and improves the general public's appreciation of physics, astronomy, math and related science fields. $3,000 prize. Deadline: Mar 31, 2020.

In These Times' Leonard C. Goodman Institute for Investigative Reporting invites journalists to submit story proposals for consideration for funding by the Institute and subsequent publication in In These Times — a national, independent progressive magazine. Deadline: Apr 10, 2023.

Presented by the Better Government Association with the support of the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation, the Awards highlight the impact of Illinois investigative reporting as a reform tool within the context of state and local government waste, fraud and corruption. Cash prizes. Enter by Mar 11, 2024.

The American Society of Journalists and Authors annually recognizes distinguished achievements in articles and books with a series of awards. Some categories are for the public, some for ASJA members only. Cash prizes; entry fees apply. Deadline: May 16, 2025.

This annual awards competition honors excellence in digital journalism around the world. Multiple categories include some with cash prizes. Enter by May 22, 2025.

This audio competition is back after a COVID hiatus with nine genre-expansive categories (including one for Best News Feature), cash prizes, a new timeline & extended window of eligibility, and a sliding scale rates for all entrants. Deadlines: Early - Jan 13; Final - Mar 10, 2023.

Mongabay.org offers grant opportunities every month or two to support in-depth reporting on key environmental themes under a given topic. Top proposal receives a $12,000 stipend and up to $3,000 for reporting and travel costs. Next up: Could the focus on climate overshadow biodiversity in Latin America? If so, what would a low carbon world with impaired biodiversity look like? Apply by Oct 5, 2014.