RealClearInvestigations is welcoming applications for its new grant program which provides $20,000 to freelance reporters to develop and publish their best, deep-dive ideas.
What we offer:
- $17,000 stipend for a 6,000 to 10,000-word article or series.
- $2,000 travel budget
- $1,000 photography budget
What We Want:
Ambitious, big-idea, granularly detailed pieces of investigative reporting. We support independent-minded journalists who will go into the field (hence the travel budget), observe closely, report deeply, and deliver a well-crafted story or series that surprises and informs readers about unknown pivotal developments, hidden corruption and wrongdoing, and uncovered influential trends. We are open to pitches that fall under a range of topics, including politics, culture, religion, science, technology, education, business, and the economy.
Who We Are:
Founded in 2016, RealClearInvestigations (RCI) is a nonprofit investigative journalism project working with RealClear Media Group. RCI presents a daily aggregation of the best investigative journalism from around the web and publishes original investigations.
How To Apply:
Send your CV, three samples of your investigative work and a 250 to 500 word description of your investigative idea by May 15, 2026. Tell us why it’s surprising and important and how you would report it. Please send applications to: grants@realclearinvestigations.com
