Deadline: 2 September 2024
To help journalists connect the dots between policy, public and private financing and calls for equitable housing, parks and other assets, the National Press Foundation will hold the Covering Equitable Community Development journalism fellowship in Missoula, Montana, October 7-10.
The purpose of the four-day expenses-paid program is to equip journalists to better investigate pervasive racial gaps and the policies and investments in their own backyards related to health, wealth and overall community wellbeing. Home to active Indigenous organizations and health initiatives focused on small and mid-sized cities, Missoula will allow for an immersive exploration into community development issues, especially for journalists who cover race and metro beats.
NPF will gather experts from the health equity, nonprofit and policy sectors, financing and community organizing spaces to help journalists add context and breadth to their coverage of community development issues.
TopicsÂ
- Topics to be explored may include:
- How financing and investing institutions such as community development financial institutions (CDFIs), philanthropic impact investors, private banks, and other investors prioritize investments in community-driven projects or investment funds;
- How policymakers and public officials can actively include residents in decision-making about how communities are financed and developed and hold the community development sector accountable for anti-racist practices;
- What conditions lead to healthier, more equitable communities with access to affordable housing, education, nutritious food, health care, etc.
- Environmental justice as a community development issue.
Eligibility Criteria
- This competitive fellowship is open to all U.S.-based journalists working in print, TV, radio or online media. They greatly value diversity in all the programs and applicants from across the nation are encouraged to apply. Fellows must also verify their COVID vaccination status.
- The foundation will cover airfare, hotel and most meals.
- Applicants must submit a letter of support from their editors, which includes permission to refrain from other work duties Oct. 7-10 to attend all Missoula-based sessions.
For more information, visit National Press Foundation.
