IWMF Fault Lines Reporting Fund – Grants Up to $10,000
The IWMF Fault Lines Reporting Fund supports journalists producing investigative and evidence-based reporting on racism, antisemitism, Islamophobia, misogyny, and other forms of intolerance promoting hate in the United States. Staff and freelance journalists may apply for grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000, with larger awards considered individually. Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.
Quick Overview
Programme: Fault Lines Reporting Fund
Opportunity Type: Journalism reporting grant
Host Organization: International Women’s Media Foundation
Reporting Location: United States
Grant Amount: $2,500–$10,000
Eligible Applicants: Staff and freelance journalists
Application Language: English
Application Schedule: Rolling basis
About the Fault Lines Reporting Fund
The Fault Lines Reporting Fund is a three-year IWMF programme supporting journalism about the forces driving intolerance and hate in the United States.
The fund focuses on reporting that examines how false, divisive, and harmful narratives take hold. This includes narratives that promote or normalise hate, discrimination, and the dehumanisation of individuals or communities.
Successful projects may investigate:
• Racism
• Antisemitism
• Islamophobia
• Misogyny
• Religious intolerance
• Gendered discrimination
• Other forms of intolerance promoting hate
• The forces driving harmful and divisive narratives
• Where these narratives are most pronounced
• Their impact on individuals and communities
Projects may also examine where individuals and communities are making meaningful progress in combating hate-based agendas.
What the Fund Supports
The programme provides grants for well-researched, investigative, and evidence-based reporting conducted within the United States.
Funding is available to journalists affiliated with media outlets as well as freelance journalists. In addition to financial support, the IWMF provides editorial and pitching support to grantees.
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Grant Amount and Eligible Expenses
Grant awards generally range from $2,500 to $10,000.
Larger grants may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Grant funding may be used for reporting-related expenses, including:
✓ Travel
✓ Logistics
✓ Security
✓ Insurance
✓ Other reporting-related costs
Eligibility and Reporting Requirements
The programme welcomes:
• Staff journalists
• Freelance journalists
• Journalists affiliated with media outlets
Applications must be submitted in English. However, the actual reporting may be conducted in any language.
The proposed work must involve well-researched, investigative, and evidence-based reporting within the United States.
Reporting supported by the grant must be published in a U.S. outlet within one year of receiving the grant. Published work must also credit the International Women’s Media Foundation.
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Selection Process
Applications are evaluated through a multi-stage selection process.
The selection committee considers:
• Journalistic merit
• Reach
• Originality
• Potential impact
• Demonstrated need for funding
The committee also prioritises equity and excellence in journalism.
Application Review Timeline
Grants are distributed on a rolling basis to respond to time-sensitive reporting needs.
Applicants should receive a response within approximately 6–8 weeks after submitting their application.
Because the programme uses rolling applications, the official page does not provide one fixed application deadline.
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Application Process
Eligible journalists can submit their proposals through the IWMF’s official Submittable platform.
Before submitting, applicants should ensure that:
• The proposed reporting fits the Fault Lines Reporting Fund’s thematic focus.
• The reporting will take place within the United States.
• The application is prepared in English.
• The requested funding relates to reporting expenses.
• The proposed reporting can be published in a U.S. outlet within one year of receiving the grant.
Applications are currently accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.
Official Link
Submit your application through the official application link below.
