Journalism & Media

These awards honor U.S. investigative reporting on government conduct, public policy or the practice of politics; explanatory reporting on government functioning and implementation of public policy; and books on democratic governance. Cash prizes. Deadline: Jan 5, 2026 for the Investigative and Explanatory.

The TNC, backed by News Catalyst, LION Publishers and Google News Initiative, is ready to welcome six new organizations — first-time founders that are underrepresented in the news landscape — with support ranging from mentors to business tools to access to capital. Apply by Jan 9, 2022.

Earth Journalism Network is offering reporting grants (up to approx $1455 USD) to support the production of in-depth or investigative stories that will highlight progress toward a post-pandemic green recovery. Open to journalists worldwide. Deadline: Jan 10, 2022.

At Mundus Journalism, you will study at leading universities in at least two European countries (first year in Denmark; second year in Amsterdam, London, Prague or Munich), work with top researchers in media studies, political science and journalism and gain an outstanding professional network for life. Deadline: Jan 10.

Worldwide entries are welcome until Jan 17, 2026, from all professional photographers working in the field of photojournalism and/or documentary photography. €1,000 for each of the winners and an additional €10,000 for the World Press Photo of the Year winner, and more.