The Leonard C. Goodman Institute for Investigative Reporting has announced Monday, Oct. 11, as its latest deadline for investigative reporting grant applications.
The Goodman Institute offers story-specific grants for investigative features to be published by In These Times magazine. Those selected to receive grants will be awarded up to $10,000, along with compensation for travel and reporting expenses.
Journalists are encouraged to submit story proposals that are original and unlikely to be pursued elsewhere. The Goodman Institute is especially interested in stories on the following issues:
- Corporate capture of government
- The forces undermining a climate transition
- U.S. militarism and empire
- Labor practices
- Native issues
- Systemic racism
Those interested in submitting a proposal should email investigations@inthesetimes.com with the subject line “Goodman Institute Submission.” All of the following should be included in a single Word or Google document of 1,300 words or less:
- A brief (200−300 word) summary of the issue, the new information you hope to uncover, and how you will do so
- Briefly, any further context needed to understand your topic
- Links to the most significant recent reporting and an explanation of how your findings will advance the public narrative surrounding your topic
- Your proposed sources and reporting plan, including any travel
- A brief summary of your journalistic experience, including 2 – 3 clips or links to previous work
Answers to frequently asked questions and more information on formatting requirements and acceptance benchmarks are available on the In These Times website.
