Grant opportunity

Waging Nonviolence Fellowship 2026

This five-month remote journalism fellowship pairs movement reporters with experienced editors to produce a portfolio of in-depth features on undercovered organising and nonviolent action.

FellowshipJournalismSocial movementsPeaceNonviolenceUnited States
Funder
Waging Nonviolence
Applications close 10 August 2026
Applications close 10 August 2026: Aug 10, 2026
Award
USD 500 initial stipend plus USD 250 for each of five published stories
Applicant
U.S.-based journalists with reporting or analysis experience on social movements and a strong interest in peace, justice and nonviolent action.
Discipline
Communications, Media and Journalism
Region
United States / Remote
Posted
Aug 3, 2026

Call summary

Overview

This five-month remote journalism fellowship pairs movement reporters with experienced editors to produce a portfolio of in-depth features on undercovered organising and nonviolent action.

Who can apply

U.S.-based journalists with reporting or analysis experience on social movements and a strong interest in peace, justice and nonviolent action.

What it supports

  • Reporting on social movements.
  • Peace, justice and civil resistance.
  • Pitching, reporting and long-form feature writing.

Funding and duration

  • An initial USD 500 stipend.
  • USD 250 for each of five published monthly features.

Applications close 10 August 2026

Applications close 10 August 2026: Aug 10, 2026

How to apply

Use the application link on the official Waging Nonviolence fellowship announcement and submit by 10 August 2026.

Call details

Source-based overview

This five-month remote journalism fellowship pairs movement reporters with experienced editors to produce a portfolio of in-depth features on undercovered organising and nonviolent action. Fellows receive editorial mentorship while writing five monthly features of at least 1,500 words. Applicants should use the official call page for the definitive eligibility rules, required documents, eligible costs and submission route.

Eligibility

U.S.-based journalists with reporting or analysis experience on social movements and a strong interest in peace, justice and nonviolent action.

Funding and benefits

An initial USD 500 stipend.

USD 250 for each of five published monthly features.

Themes and supported activities

Reporting on social movements.

Peace, justice and civil resistance.

Pitching, reporting and long-form feature writing.

Deadline and timeline

Applications close 10 August 2026: Applications close 10 August 2026: Aug 10, 2026.

Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.

How to apply

Use the application link on the official Waging Nonviolence fellowship announcement and submit by 10 August 2026.

Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.