Mission
The Alaska Center for Excellence in Journalism (ACEJ) provides support for in-depth, high-impact journalism in Alaska. ACEJ encourages ethical coverage of complex, underreported issues, journalism that inspires action, improves lives and protects democratic values. The Center supports professional training and provides grants to individual projects and collaborative efforts between all forms of media in Alaska.
Goals
To inspire and support quality journalism across all media platforms in Alaska to engage, inform and empower Alaska citizens.
Leadership
The current staff and advisory board of the Alaska Center for Excellence in Journalism are listed on their website, here: akjournalism.org/our-team
Grants
The Alaska Impact Reporting Initiative is looking for stories that increase public understanding of complex, underreported issues in Alaska. The total funding pool and maximum grant award are both $40,000, but the grant selection committee may choose to award more than one grant at lower amounts.
The Alaska Arts Reporting Initiative is looking for arts and cultures stories in Alaska that expand beyond current coverage. The funding pool for this initiative is $15,000. The maximum single grant amount is $10,000. The Center expects most awards to be around $5,000, subject to the discretion of the grant selection committee.
These Fall 2024 grant opportunities are made possible with the support of the Atwood Foundation.
Apply
To learn more about the grant opportunities above, including how to apply, please visit the Alaska Center For Excellence in Journalism website: akjournalism.org/grants
Questions about the grant application and criteria can be sent to Alaska Center for Excellence in Journalism Director Kortnie Horazdovsky at info@akjournalism.org. Inquiries will be responded to generally on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Questions related to the online application system can be sent to The Alaska Community Foundation by email at grants@alaskacf.org or by phone: 907-334-6700.