Fund for Indigenous Journalists

The Fund for Indigenous Journalists supports U.S.-based reporting projects by Indigenous journalists and allies focused on Missing and Murdered Indigenous People/Women, Girls, Two-Spirit and Transgender people (MMIP/WG2T). The initiative funds reporting proposals that place Indigenous journalists in lead decision-making roles and encourages participation by Indigenous and non-Indigenous journalists affiliated with media outlets and freelancers. In addition to monetary support, the fund provides editorial and pitching support to grantees.

Monetary support for reporting projects; editorial and pitching support.

Indigenous and non-Indigenous journalists of all genders affiliated with media outlets, as well as freelancers, may apply for U.S.-based reporting projects.

Apply via the IWMF Submittable online application; see the program application guide and FAQ; contact IWMF programs email for additional information.