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Let COLab connect you with all kinds of opportunities — from grants and other revenue options, to training and workshops, to events of all kinds. We’ll let you know when, where and how to sign up.
Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit
Nov 3, 2021
▪︎ PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 ▪︎ FREE VIRTUAL EVENT: NOVEMBER 3-4, 2021 ▪︎ The Lenfest News Philanthropy Network is pleased to announce the
Free Mental Health Support for Journalists
Dec 31, 2021
▪︎ ONGOING OPPORTUNITY ▪︎ The Journalist Trauma Support Network (JTSN) is a new pilot program of the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma. The program
Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit
Nov 3, 2021
▪︎ PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 ▪︎ FREE VIRTUAL EVENT: NOVEMBER 3-4, 2021 ▪︎ The Lenfest News Philanthropy Network is pleased to announce the
September TV Data Journalism Bootcamp Online
▪︎ SEPTEMBER 13-14, SEPTEMBER 20-21, SEPTEMBER 22 ▪︎ Investigative Reporters and Editor’s Data Journalism Bootcamp provides a broad foundation in data skills for anyone with beginner to intermediate skills. We’ll start with basic spreadsheets and build into SQL, which can help you analyze millions of records. We’ll also cover data cleaning, finding data sources, using …
Product Strategies for Journalism
▪︎ ASYNCHRONOUS COURSE: AUGUST 23 – SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 ▪︎ A new MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) is starting soon: “Product strategies for journalism: How to align editorial, audience, business and technology,” organized by the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas, in partnership with News Product Alliance, thanks to support from Google News Initiative. …
“The Time is Right Now” for Black Voices
▪︎ COMMUNITY CONVERSATION: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 5:30-7:30 P.M. ▪︎ During the past year, Black residents and Black journalists in Colorado have been talking about what Colorado newsrooms can do to better listen to, inform, and work with the state’s Black communities. The group gathered as part of the Black Voices project, a collaboration among our …
“Water Fluency for Journalists” Workshops
▪︎ FOUR SESSIONS – JULY 29, AUGUST 12, AUGUST 26, SEPTEMBER 23 ▪︎ You know that Colorado’s growing population and warming climate have put the state’s water future at risk. You may also know that recently, Lake Mead’s water level fell so low that it is likely to trigger the first-ever shortage declaration on the …
RTDNA’s Leadership Retreat: The Year of the Team
▪︎ SEPTEMBER 23-24, 2021 ▪︎ From the Radio Television Digital News Association, RTDNA21 is a brand-new news leadership retreat about community, connection, service and leadership. In 2021, RTDNA is celebrating The Year of the Team with two major pillars: Representation & Resilience. The event will take place in Denver over two days — September 23-24. It’s a chance for current and aspiring …
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Journalism & Women Symposium Annual Conference
Save the date for Journalism & Women Conference and Mentoring Project (CAMP). The conference is scheduled for Sept. 24-26 at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico. For more information, visit JAWS.
RCFP 50th Anniversary & Freedom of the Press Awards
▪︎ SEPTEMBER 28 AT 6 P.M. MT ▪︎ Join in for a vibrant and engaging virtual event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and the Freedom of the Press Awards! At 6 p.m. MT on September 28, 2021, RCFP will be recognizing the outstanding achievements of these honorees: J. Scott …
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Broadcaster Training: “Helping Reporters Establish News Sources”
▪︎ REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MON., SEPT. 27TH AT NOON ▪︎ WEBINAR: WEDS., SEPT. 29TH, 10:00 A.M. ▪︎ For a reporter, developing knowledgeable and credible sources in the community is essential to bringing critical information to viewers, listeners and readers who rely on local news to help them make important decisions in their daily lives. So, how …
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Apply to Host a ‘Report for America’ Journalist
▪︎ DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 ▪︎ Report for America has opened applications for newsrooms to host its fifth class of reporters and editors to be placed in the summer of 2022. One added emphasis for 2022 will be more placements in rural America, where there are numerous true news deserts. The application deadline is September 30, 2021, and …
Apply: IRE Journalist of Color Reporting Fellowship
▪︎ APPLICATION DEADLIINE: OCTOBER 11 ▪︎ The year-long program is intended to prepare and support a journalist of color for a solid career in investigative reporting, and includes mentorship, registration for #NICAR22 and #IRE22 conferences, a 2022 data bootcamp, IRE membership and access to data services. Fellows will continue to work for their respective company. …
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Apply for Funding from The Water Desk
▪︎ DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1, 2021 ▪︎ The Water Desk is now accepting applications for grants of up to $10,000 to support media outlets and individual journalists covering water issues related to the Colorado River Basin. The deadline for applications for the 2021 grants is Monday, November 1, 2021, at 11:59 pm Pacific. This grantmaking program is only …
Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit
▪︎ PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 ▪︎ FREE VIRTUAL EVENT: NOVEMBER 3-4, 2021 ▪︎ The Lenfest News Philanthropy Network is pleased to announce the inaugural News Philanthropy Summit, a new journalism conference completely dedicated to fundraising in news. The Summit will be fully virtual this year, and you’re invited to join in for two …
United States Journalism Emergency Fund
▪︎ ONGOING OPPORTUNITY ▪︎ Requests will be reviewed on an ongoing basis in the order they were received. Learn more by visiting IWMF. The International Women’s Media Foundation has partnered with the Craig Newmark Philanthropies to establish the United States Journalism Emergency Fund to directly support U.S. journalists in need so they can resume work essential to …
The Black Journalists Therapy Relief Fund
▪︎ ONGOING OPPORTUNITY ▪︎ Applications for support as well as donations to the fund are accepted on an ongoing basis. The Black Journalists Therapy Relief Fund (BJTRF), founded by Sonia Weiser in May 2020, is designed to provide financial assistance for Black journalists facing financial hardship who are unable to pay for the mental health …
Grant Opportunity: Economic Hardship Reporting Project
▪︎ ONGOING OPPORTUNITY ▪︎ Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and are subject to approval and available funds. The Economic Hardship Reporting Project (EHRP) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that produces compelling journalism to raise awareness about income inequality and economic unfairness in America. EHRP helps conceptualize articles, films and other kinds of reporting, …
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Free Mental Health Support for Journalists
▪︎ ONGOING OPPORTUNITY ▪︎ The Journalist Trauma Support Network (JTSN) is a new pilot program of the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma. The program trains psychologists to care for journalists with occupational stress and trauma, and matches these therapists with journalists in need. JTSN-trained therapists are accepting referrals for time-limited therapy, at no cost …
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