A major earthquake in California, dubbed the “Big One,” has been foretold for decades. Reporting for AfroLA and with support from the Fund, investigative journalist Katie Licari found that the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is not prepared for a major earthquake. If the “Big One” hit, L.A. will be cut off from 88% of its water ...
For a series of in-depth reports in National Catholic Reporter, and with support from the Fund, investigative journalist Jason Berry is examining the continued toll of reported sexual abuse in the Catholic Church in Louisiana. His ongoing series looks at the legal and emotional impact of the New Orleans Archdiocese’s bankruptcy filing on hundreds of people who say they were ...
When the deadly Eaton Fire approached an elder care facility in Altadena, Calif., staff weren’t properly trained on evacuation and safety practices, and two people were left behind on the property. State licensing authorities later cited the facility for failing to follow procedures. With support from the Fund, Aaron Schrank at LAist investigated what went wrong at that facility, as ...
The Fund for Investigative Journalism is accepting proposals for regular grants (up to $10,000 for full investigative stories) and seed grants for early reporting (up to $2,500). Proposals for both types of grants are due on Jan. 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. Details are below. In advance of the deadline, there are two opportunities for journalists to learn more ...