Arts grant

Apply for Report for America Corps

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Max award

$30,000

Deadline

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Agency

Report for America

Source

private funding

What this application should emphasize

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Explain the creative work, audience, community value, timeline, and public outcome.
Include portfolio strength, collaborators, venue, distribution, or prior recognition.
Must be an early-career journalist (recent graduate or journalist with limited professional experience — typically 0-3 years)
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

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Resume highlighting journalism experience and education

Journalism work samples (writing clips, reporting samples)

Personal statement describing your passion for local news and communities

Two references (professional or academic)

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