Joan Shorenstein Center launches investigative reporting contest [US]

U.S. news media organizations can apply for an investigative reporting award.

The Joan Shorenstein Center at Harvard seeks entries that have an impact on U.S. public policy at the national, regional or local level for its Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting.

The outlet who best promotes more effective and ethical government conduct, public policy or politics receives US$25,000. Five finalists receive US$10,000 each.

Submissions must have been published in 2020.

The deadline is Jan. 12, 2021.

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Grants focuses on investigative reporting [US]

Journalists of color committed to investigative work are invited to apply for this program. 

The Fund for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) has launched its 2020 Diversity Grants.

The program is accepting proposals on an investigative story that uncover wrongdoing in the public and private sectors in the United States.

Grants will average US$5,000 and are intended for out-of-pocket expenses such as travel, document collection and equipment rental. FIJ also considers requests for small stipends.

Applicants from ethnic media are encouraged to apply.

The deadline is Nov. 20.

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