U.S. Journalist Rapid Response Fund (JRRF)

• Eligibility Criteria: Minnesota-based journalists and media workers who are covering topics related to immigration enforcement and in need of emergency funding.
• Type of Funding: Grant
• Region: United States
• Application Language: English

In the wake of escalating threats to the safety of journalists, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and the International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) have announced the U.S. Journalist Rapid Response Fund (JRRF).

The fund, operating in the United States, will debut in Minnesota with an initial contribution of $25,000 from CPJ and the IWMF. The Minnesota Journalism Center (MJC) at the University of Minnesota will work with CPJ and the IWMF as a local partner.

Eligibility

• The Journalist Rapid Response Fund will emergency assistance to Minnesota-based journalists and media workers covering topics related to immigration enforcement.
• It will support emergency funding for mental health and wellbeing support, medical support, protective gear, or safety equipment.
• The fund is for small grants under $500.

How to apply 

• To apply, please fill out this questionnaire.
• Additionally, if you have questions or need additional funding, please reach out to CPJ at emergencies@cpj.org.
• If you are seeking additional PPE support please complete the IWMF US Emergency Fund form here.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

For more information, please visit this page.