Scripps Howard Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Scripps Howard Foundation makes small grants for journalism education and professional development programs.
IP TAKE: The Scripps Howard Foundation’s journalism grants focus on helping journalists and students to develop skills through hands-on experiences. This accessible and approachable funder accepts applications via an online portal for its two annual grantmaking cycles each year.
PROFILE: The Scripps Howard Foundation is the philanthropic offshoot of the E.W. Scripps media and broadcasting company. Based in Cincinnati, the foundation makes grants for journalism education and professional development.
Grants for Journalism
Scripps’ Journalism Grants support schools and organizations that provide journalism students and professionals with “hands-on experience” and opportunities to develop professional skills in reporting, editing and news production.
Recent grantees include the Poyntner Institute for Media, the Diversity Leadership Institute of the American Society of News Editors and the City University of New York’s Product Thinking for News Workshop.
Important Grant Details:
Grant amounts range from $5,000 to $7,500, and the foundation accepts applications via its online application portal for two annual grantmaking cycles. Due dates fall in April and September of each year. Grantseekers may direct application questions to the program via email or telephone at 513-977-3030.
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