Solutions Journalism Network Building Democracy Fellowship 2024 ($10,000 grant)

The Solutions Journalism Network (SJN) is actively seeking 15 innovative U.S.-based newsrooms ready to embrace a transformative approach to journalism by rethinking how they cover government and democracy. This initiative aims to broaden the scope of news reporting by not only addressing what is going wrong but also by highlighting compelling stories of how communities are successfully addressing challenges and implementing effective solutions. By shifting the focus from a predominant narrative of problems to an inclusive exploration of successful interventions and positive impacts, this effort seeks to provide audiences with a more balanced perspective on governance. Participating newsrooms will have the opportunity to dive deep into reporting on constructive responses to issues, learn from successful case studies, and ultimately contribute to a more informed and engaged public that understands both the complexities of democratic processes and the potential pathways to improvement.

Benefits of Solutions Journalism Network 

• Selected newsrooms will commit at least one reporter and editor to this project and will receive a grant of $10,000 and nine months of training, resources and coaching to integrate solutions journalism into their existing government reporting. Each month, participants will spend about 13 hours on this project, three hours in trainings and workshops and roughly 10 additional hours of independent work.

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Eligibility for Solutions Journalism Network 

• They are very interested in news organizations that want to cover the government’s large and important infrastructure investments through a solutions lens.
• They are also particularly interested in newsrooms that serve communities where civic participation is low, as shown (as a proxy) by low voter participation.
• They will give preference to newsrooms that fit either or both of those categories, but don’t let that stop you from applying.
• Previous solutions journalism training is not a requirement for this fellowship. However, newsrooms that have previously participated in SJN fellowships including Advancing Democracy, Democracy SOS or Renewing Democracy are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Application

The deadline to apply is July 31. The fellowship that will run from September to June 2025. They will break from October 22 to November 19 due to the election and will monitor developments and adjust programming as necessary to accommodate the need to cover issues that arise before or after that.

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