THE Fund for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) is inviting applications for its investigative grants.
The grants are intended to support investigative projects that break new grounds and expose wrongdoing – such as corruption, malfeasance or misuse of power in the public and private sectors.
FIJ has also launched two new grantmaking initiatives: expedited grants for urgent stories and follow-up grants for timely stories after initial investigations.
The maximum award is US$10,000, which should cover out-of-pocket expenses such as travel costs, document collection and equipment rental. The first half of the grant is given once an application is approved and the second half is paid when the project is complete.
Freelance journalists, staff reporters, and media outlets are eligible for grants, and their investigations can be for print, online, or broadcast stories, books, documentaries or podcasts.
Investigative journalists can apply for a reporting grant.
Proposals must come from United States-based reporters or journalists whose stories have a US angle, involving American citizens, government, or businesses. Stories must be published in English.
Proposals must be submitted in English and include a detailed budget.
The deadline for submission of applications is September 7, 2022. Interested persons can apply here.
Blessing Otoibhi is a Multimedia Journalist and Anchor host for the News in 60 seconds at The International Center For Investigative Reporting. You can shoot her a mail via [email protected] or connect on Twitter @B_otoibhi