Deadline: 1-Aug-21
Alaska Center for Excellence in Journalism is seeking applications that are looking for stories that increase public understanding of complex, under-reported issues in Alaska.
ACE-J encourages collaboration with local news organizations. A majority of the project team must be Alaska-based.
Funding Information
- The maximum grant is $25,000. Grants cover out-of-pocket expenses such as travel, document collection, equipment rental, and specific services such as data analysis or editing;
- It is ACE-J policy to pay the first half of approved grants to successful applicants, with the second half of the grant paid on publication or broadcast of a finished project in accordance with the original proposal. Second half grants are not guaranteed if projects are not completed by the agreed-upon deadline.
Letter of Commitment
- Before you apply, you must obtain a “Letter of Commitment” from an editor or manager who can pledge in writing that the news outlet will publish or air the project you propose – as long as it meets the publication’s expectations and standards;
- ACE-J requires this commitment before a grant application can be considered. The letter must be on letterhead that includes contact information for the news outlet and the individual signing it.
Budget Guidelines
- Your estimated budget must identify all other sources of funding and itemize expenses such as travel, document fees, equipment rentals, and services;
- Be specific. Soliciting other sources of funding is encouraged.
For more information, visit https://alaskacf.org/blog/grants/alaska-center-for-excellence-in-journalism/