Thanks to a generous donor, Grist will once again offer grants to newsrooms to report stories on rural America. This time, stories must focus on climate or environmental justice.
In 2023, Grist and the Center for Rural Strategies awarded $100,000 to newsrooms and freelancers around the country to produce stories about rural communities. This initiative produced more than 50 stories from around the country.
For this new round of funding, applicants can request up to $5,000 per project. Decisions will be sent by January 5, 2026, and reporting must be published by May 31, 2026.
Interested newsrooms and freelancers may apply using this form until December 8, 2025 at 6pm ET.
For more information, please see the FAQ below. If you have additional questions, please reach out to Rachel Glickhouse, Grist’s partnerships director.
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