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The Howard G. BuffettFund for Women Journalists

Days leftClosedJuly 3, 2026

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The Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists (FWJ) is a global grant program administered by the International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) with support from the Howard G. Buffett Foundation. Established in 2015 through a $4 million gift, the fund supports ambitious reporting projects, professional development, investigative journalism, and media initiatives led by women and nonbinary journalists worldwide

Requirements checklist

  1. 01

    Identify as a Woman or Nonbinary Person

    • The IWMF is inclusive of women, trans women, and nonbinary journalists.

  2. 02

    Be a Professional Journalist

    • Journalism must be the applicant's primary profession.

  3. 03

    Have Professional Experience

    • Applicants should have: • At least one year of full-time journalism experience. • A record of publishing work in non-student media outlets.

  4. 04

    Team Applications

    • Teams are eligible provided: • The application is led by a woman or nonbinary journalist. • At least 50% of the team consists of women or nonbinary journalists.

  5. 05

    Application Materials

    • Applicants are generally required to submit: • Project description • Budget • Timeline • Publication or production plans • Samples of previous work • Optional letters of support • Applications are submitted in English, and some opportunities accept Spanish.