Resources for Freelance Journalists During the COVID-19 Pandemic

As the fallout from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic forces publishers to reevaluate their economic outlooks and, in many cases, restrict their budgets, freelance journalists across the country are suffering from lost commissions, reduced rates and delayed payments, often without financial safety nets of their own. To help support this community, we’ve assembled a directory of grants and other free resources aimed at helping journalists navigate and cover the crisis. If we’ve missed anything, please feel free to contact us here and let us know. Skip ahead to work opportunities or educational resources. Grants and Financial Assistance Rory Peck Trust Professional journalists without other sources of income, and in particular those who have lost commissions as a result of the pandemic, can apply for a grant from the Rory Peck Trust’s COVID-19 Hardship Fund. More info here. National Geographic Society The National Geographic Society is accepting applications for grants ranging from $1,000 to $8,000 to journalists covering the COVID-19 pandemic, prioritizing those delivering news to underserved communities. Apply here. PEN America PEN America is distributing grants of $500 to $1,000 to journalists, authors and other professional writers who can "demonstrate an inability to meet an acute financial need, especially one resulting from the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak." Apply here. Substack The newsletter platform Substack is offering grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 for... Continue reading at 'Folio Magazine'

[ Folio Magazine | 2020-04-01 20:57:42 UTC ]
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