IWMF Kari Howard Fund for Narrative Journalism 2026

The Kari Howard Fund for Narrative Journalism 2026 provides grants to support narrative journalism projects. It is offered by the International Women’s Media Foundation to writers and reporting teams, with grants historically averaging around $5,000. The program supports professional journalists, including freelancers and staff, to produce narrative journalism that illuminates important issues.

Grant funding to support narrative journalism projects.

Open to women and nonbinary journalists. Applicants may be freelance or staff print journalists and may apply individually or as part of a multi-format team. Professional journalism must be the applicant’s primary profession. Applicants must have three or more years of professional journalism experience and be able to show proof of interest from an editor or a proven track record of publication in prominent media outlets. Applications must be in English.

Submit a narrative journalism project proposal outlining the reporting and publication plan, along with evidence of professional journalism experience and editorial interest or publication history.