Impact 2.0

One reporter, given proper support to dig deep and keep digging, can change the world. We’ve shown that over and over again throughout the last 51 years. With grants and other support from the Fund for Investigative Journalism, investigative journalists uncover wrongdoing, expose injustice, deepen public understanding of complex issues and spark reform. We support unbiased, nonpartisan journalism that has an impact. Below are just a few recent examples of how stories we support have sparked change.

Webinar Wed 9/17: Police brutality

September 15, 2025

Please join us Wednesday, Sept. 17 at noon Eastern for a free webinar on how to cover systemic police brutality

Grant proposals due Sept. 8 and Sept. 15

August 7, 2025

The Fund for Investigative Journalism is accepting proposals for regular grants (up to $10,000 for full investigative stories) and seed

Continuing a muckraking crusader’s legacy

August 4, 2025

As you likely know by now, we lost a giant in the field of investigative journalism last week, with the

Fund Awards Record 49 New Grants to Journalists Across the U.S.

July 16, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC; July 16, 2025 – The Fund for Investigative Journalism announced today that it is providing 49 new grants

Webinar on Friday, June 27: Investigative podcasting

June 23, 2025

Please join us next Friday, June 27, at noon Eastern, for a free webinar on how to produce investigative podcasts

5/30 Webinar re digging into “cold cases”

May 27, 2025

Please join us next Friday, May 30, at noon Eastern for a free webinar with tips and resources for investigating

Seed grant proposals due May 9; Free coaching available for proposals

April 9, 2025

The Fund for Investigative Journalism is accepting proposals for regular grants (up to $10,000 for full investigative stories) and seed

Fund Awards 46 New Grants for Groundbreaking Investigations

April 7, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC; April 7, 2025 – The Fund for Investigative Journalism today announced that it has awarded new grants to