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Your step-by-step guide to writing grant requests — created by journalists, for journalists.
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Over the past several years, news organizations — especially nonprofits — have increasingly looked toward grants to help them cover communities, serve audiences and make real impact.
But where does a journalism organization start in the quest to find revenue from grants? Well, Poynter, for one.
Our new course, Grant Writing for Journalists ([link removed]) , offers a one-stop shop that walks news organization through the entire process of applying for grant money.
The course is free, thanks to funding from Meta, and was created in partnership with the Center for Sustainable Media. Over 1,000 people have already signed up for the online training, which includes budget templates and help with specific monitoring and evaluation scenarios.
The Poynter Institute’s International Fact-Checking Network, the architect of the course ([link removed]) , is incentivizing enrollment by randomly selecting five students who finish the training by Aug. 31 to win $100 each.
Fundamentally, this is a powerful, free tool for journalists who want to submit polished and effective requests for grant funding.
Read on for more ways in which Poynter seeks to assist journalists looking to elevate their work.
FEATURED TRAINING
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Digital Transformation Program
Informational webinar
Aug. 13, 3 p.m. Eastern
Learn more about Poynter's Digital Transformation Program for public media. The initiative, funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, builds on the success of the first Digital Transformation Program, which trained hundreds of leaders and station personnel, and led to millions in new digital revenue and users/subscribers.
Read more ([link removed]) about the program's two tracks and application process ([link removed]) , which closes Friday, Sept. 6.
Cost: Free.
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** Level Up: AI for Journalists (2024)
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Online group seminar
Tuesdays in October, 1-3 p.m. Eastern
This four-week, interactive program will provide journalists with big-picture and practical looks at AI, including ethics and standards, fact-checking, and the chance to experiment with some popular tools to improve your own workflow.
Cost: $649.
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Power of Diverse Voices (2024)
In-person training, Nov. 12-15
St. Petersburg, Florida
This transformative, four-day seminar helps journalists of color find their voices and build skills for writing opinion pieces and personal essays.
Apply by Sept. 6. ([link removed])
Cost: Free.
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** Essential Skills for Rising Newsroom Leaders (December 2024)
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In-person training, Dec. 2-6
St. Petersburg, Florida
Whether you’re a few years into your first management position or just starting your journey, this workshop will help you build a strong foundation and give you the tools to help your teams excel and succeed. Gain improved self-awareness and management tools that will begin paying dividends immediately. Apply by Oct. 11. ([link removed])
Cost: $1,500.
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ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Lead with Influence
Online group seminar
Wednesdays in October, 1-5 p.m. Eastern
This is an interactive, virtual training for all leaders who manage big responsibilities — such as processes, products or platforms — but have no direct reports.
Cost: $600. Apply by Sept. 13. ([link removed])
Work-Life Chemistry
Six-week newsletter course
Kristen Hare, who teaches and covers local news for Poynter, has spent years preaching this popular reframe for work-life balance. In this course, she'll walk you through discovering your formula, building it for growth and using it to combat burnout.
Cost: $50. Enroll anytime. ([link removed])
Immigration resources
Tip sheet and online self-directed course
Zita Arocha is a bilingual journalist, writer and educator who's offering her decades of expertise covering immigration to Poynter learners through her Immigration Matters ([link removed]) tip sheets and Understanding U.S. Immigration from the Border to the Heartland ([link removed]) , a free six-part, self-directed course.
Cost: Free.
Poynter ACES Certificates in Editing
Self-directed online courses
Our Introductory Certificate helps you achieve greater communications clarity; learn how to embrace accuracy and verification; gives you ways to perfect your grammar, word use and style; and imparts the skills you need to make you the kind of editor people are hungry to work with. $150 or $99 for ACES members.
The Intermediate Certificate goes deeper into topics like grammar, working with writers, ethics, law and tech, offering a thorough grounding in the skills editors need to succeed in today's news, corporate and freelance environments. $250 or $175 for ACES members. Learn more. ([link removed])
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Inside the Pulitzer Prizes
Wednesday, Sept. 25
St. Peterburg, Florida
Experience an unforgettable evening at The Poynter Institute with a behind-the-scenes look at the Pulitzer Prizes, featuring co-chairman Neil Brown and winners of journalism’s most prestigious honor.
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The Poynter Institute’s Bowtie Ball
Saturday, Nov. 16
Tampa, Florida
Say thanks to the journalists and their stories that keep us informed and strengthen democracy at Poynter’s Bowtie Ball. Join us for an evening of celebration and support for a free press. Get tickets.
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MORE FROM POYNTER
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Where ethics, journalists and AI intersect, you'll find Poynter.
Whether it's hosting an AI/ethics summit and hackathon ([link removed]) , or providing a playbook for newsrooms to create their own AI ethics policy ([link removed]) , Poynter is committed to making sure journalists have the tools and support they need in this brave new AI world.
We don't just convene thought leaders and journalists to dive into thorny ethical issues, we also cover the latest in AI breakthroughs through stories like The assignment: Build AI tools for journalists – and make ethics job one ([link removed]) , We asked people about using AI to make the news. They’re anxious and annoyed
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When journalists are shut out by powerful sources, we're here to help.
Journalists are increasingly being shut out of their efforts to cover public business and hold officials accountable.
That's why Poynter convened a group of experts to engage in a discussion about this phenomenon and provide insights into what journalists can do about it.
Their key takeaways were released recently in “Shut Out: Strategies for good journalism when sources dismiss the press,” ([link removed]) which makes the case that growing adversity from public officials toward journalists is damaging not just to the journalism industry, but detrimental to the public trust.
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'Poynter is ready for the moment.'
Read our 2023-24 Impact Report.
Poynter's four areas of work — teaching, informing, empowering and convening — are brought into focus in this overview of our work in 2023 and 2024.
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