Poynter Reporting Grants for Transgender Coverage
Grant Amount: $10,000 to $15,000 (three grants available)
Eligibility:
Reporters planning projects on all platforms (online, radio, video, print).
Must have attended or watched both Beat Academy Transgender Coverage webinars.
If not attended, enroll in the course.
Support:
One-on-one coaching available as needed.
Focus:
Strong applications focus on concrete local examples of transgender issues.
Focus can be personal, family, community, or state level.
Emphasis on a crisp story pitch, clear reporting plan, and evidence of reporting skill.
Projects should be completed by December 31, 2024.
Application Details:
Applications due by May 3, 2024.
Winners announced in late May.
For questions, email Jon Greenberg at beatacademy@poynter.org.
Funding Source: Supported by the Gill Foundation.
