As members of the World Federation of Science Journalists, SEJ and its members are eligible to apply for this new funding of up to US$20,000 per project for work that strengthens science journalism locally while also benefitting the worldwide community. Projects or initiatives must be brand new. Apply by Oct 30, 2021.

Calling all indie book authors and publishers: This competition offers more than 80 awards – with over 80 monetary prizes totaling more than $10,000 in cash, including many for non-fiction. Deadlines: Sep 30, 2021 (earlybird/second category free); Feb 11, 2022 (final).

This year, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press virtual awards are free and open to all, bringing the power of journalism to the forefront. During the event, hosted by NBC News’ Kristen Welker, you’ll get to hear from some really incredible journalists and media lawyers. 8:00 p.m. ET.

Women journalists who work in small markets providing local news and/or who cover underrepresented communities may apply by Sep 20 for a full-registration stipend to participate in the JAWS (Journalism and Women Symposium) Conference And Mentoring Program (CAMP) happening Oct 15-17, 2021 online and on demand.

These Awards recognize excellence in nonfiction that exemplifies the literary grace and commitment to serious research and social concern that characterized the work of the awards' Pulitzer Prize-winning namesake, J. Anthony Lukas. Four awards are given, all with cash prizes. Deadline: Dec 4, 2025.

The Neal Peirce Foundation, which supports journalism on city solutions, is offering travel grants of up to $1,500 to cover under-told stories about ways to make U.S. cities and their metro regions work better for all their people. Apply by Oct 7, 2025.

Newsrooms: Apply by Aug 6, 2021 for funding (up to $5,000), training and support by SJN staff for coverage of businesses' role in solutions related to sustainability issues such as climate action, clean water, biodiversity and renewable energy, with a focus on communities served by the solutions.

The Rory Peck Awards aim to give freelance journalists the ​​recognition they deserve, rewarding the most outstanding work​ produced each year and highlighting their significant contribution to the international media industry. Cash prizes. Deadline: July 10, 2025.

The American Journalism Project invites letters of inquiry this quarter from national, topical and regional nonprofit news organizations planning to grow their investments in original local journalism and demonstrate a clear commitment to serving local audiences. Deadline: July 12, 2021.

The biennial Allard Prize is dedicated to the fight against corruption and the protection of human rights (CAD$100,000); deadline was Jan 10, 2024. The Prize's annual photo competition (CAD$1,000 prize) is for entries reflecting the ideals of the Prize, especially  in the developed world; Jul 1, 2024 deadline; .