This program is designed to support projects focused on health reporting with real-world impact. This opportunity invites journalists or small teams across the United States—and especially those reporting in underserved regions—to propose stories that highlight pressing community issues in health, equity, and wellness. Eligible participants include individual journalists, nonprofit newsrooms, and small local media organizations. Proposals can come from anywhere in the country, with an emphasis on projects rooted in specific states or regions where health disparities may have been overlooked.
Funding varies by project scope, with awards typically ranging from $2,000 up to $10,000 per project. These funds are intended to cover reporting costs such as research, data gathering, interview travel, multimedia support, or community engagement efforts. In some cases, additional funds are made available to encourage outreach or collaboration with local groups.
This opportunity supports a wide range of reporting interests, including investigations into healthcare access, explorations of public health crises, and stories connecting health to broader issues like climate, environment, family welfare, or systemic inequities. While the focus is on health, the underlying intent is to spur action-driven journalism—work that informs, explains, and catalyzes positive change within communities.
Applications are accepted on an annual basis, with a competitive review process that favors clarity of purpose, feasibility of execution, and potential for public impact. Funds are disbursed after selection and can be used to support the full arc of reporting—from pitching and research through publication and community outreach. The award structure encourages sustained storytelling, with some recipients receiving additional mentorship and follow-up assistance to maximize the reach and impact of their work.
In brief, this program is a great fit for journalists and outlets committed to in-depth, equity-oriented health reporting in the U.S., providing modest financial support to bring projects to life in communications, data, and narrative form.
