✍️ 90+ Grants, Contests & Residencies for Writers | January 21, 2026

A journalism grant offering $50,000 for reporting projects, a $35,000 fellowship for emerging reporters, and a prestigious residency program providing full fee coverage and stipends.

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• 🇨🇦 A prestigious journalism foundation is offering a 6-month fellowship for Black Canadian journalists with 1–5 years of experience. Pay is a $35,000 stipend.

• 🇺🇸 A top-tier journalism school is awarding up to 5 grants for yearlong reporting projects focused on race and criminal justice. Pay is $30,000–$50,000.

• 🇺🇸 A world-renowned arts residency is accepting applications for fellowships across literature, visual arts, and music that cover all residency fees. Pay includes Need-based stipends.

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