The Fund for Investigative Journalism, which provides grants and support to journalists for groundbreaking investigative stories that have an impact, seeks a Program Associate to provide critical support. This position is a unique opportunity to support journalism that has a significant impact on society while also gaining exposure and skills in the nonprofit sector. The organization: The Fund for Investigative ...
As part of our ongoing effort to support investigative journalists working on stories related to police misconduct, we have awarded grants to three investigative teams in the U.S. The grant recipients are: Tampa Bay Times Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting Dallas Morning News ...
FIJ grantee Max Blau’s story detailing how Georgia’s former death row doctor built a for-profit empire by providing low-cost medical care to inmates recently won a first place Green Eyeshade Award for investigative reporting in magazines. “I’m thankful for the support of Atlanta Magazine and the Telegraph in Macon, which co-published the series, along with grants from the Association of Health ...
The Fund for Investigative Journalism partnered with the Association of Health Care Journalists to hold an online forum, “Covering COVID: Investigative Journalism and the COVID-19 Pandemic.” This one-hour virtual forum includes insights, lessons and tips for reporting around this complicated and fast-moving story. This is part of a new series of online forums the Fund for Investigative Journalism is holding, ...
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 – 2 p.m. Eastern Register Here Investigative journalism plays a critical role in understanding the COVID-19 pandemic and its implications. Journalists are uncovering new information about how the public and private sectors are responding to the epidemic – and how millions of people are affected. The Fund for Investigative Journalism is partnering with the Association of ...
The board of directors of the Fund for Investigative Journalism has awarded grants for five investigative projects in its most recent round of funding. The grants will help cover the costs of reporting, such as travel, document fees, and other expenses.The grant recipients are:Jake L. Bittle, a freelance journalist based in Brooklyn.Peter Fairley, a freelance journalist focusing on energy and ...
Fund strongly encourages applications from journalists of color, ethnic media and local media. WASHINGTON, DC, June 11, 2020 – The Fund for Investigative Journalism today announced that it is offering immediate emergency grants for U.S.-based journalists working on investigative stories related to police misconduct. The emergency grants are available for investigative journalism projects that break new ground and expose wrongdoing ...
This webinar recording includes tips, lessons and insights on reporting complex stories surrounding race, policing and misconduct. The event was co-sponsored with the National Association of Black Journalists and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. This webinar is the first in the Fund for Investigative Journalism’s new series of online forums, “Impact Investigations.” ...
Investigative journalism has long exposed police misconduct and uncovered the role and impact of racism in law enforcement. Today, journalists are documenting police misconduct and covering the national conversation about it – while also facing threats and a lack of protection at protests. The Fund for Investigative Journalism is hosting an online forum, “Covering Race, Policing and Misconduct,” on Thursday, ...
In late March, the board of directors of the Fund for Investigative Journalism unveiled new emergency grants for U.S.-based freelance investigative journalists working on stories about the coronavirus. The stories must break new ground and expose wrongdoing in the public or private sector. Many requests are streaming in and under review. But the board is happy to announce the first ...