Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists
Promoting the work and advancing the role of women in the news media across the globe is critical to transparency and the diversity of voices. The Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists, the first ever funding initiative of its kind that enables the IWMF to dramatically expand its support of women journalists. Established with a $4 million gift from the Howard G. Buffett Foundation, the Fund will support projects including educational opportunities, investigative reporting and media development initiatives.
We are proud to announce the second group of Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists grantees: Imelda Abano, Deepa Bharath, Monique Curtis, Melanie DeKlerk, Elizabeth Dickinson, Karen Lowe, Alex Potter, Martine Powers and Laura Zommer.
The IWMF will announce details about future funding rounds in early November 2015.
“This Fund will give outstanding women journalists the ability to turn their reporting ambitions into reality.”
- Howard G. Buffett
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IWMF Announces Second Group of 2015 Grantees of The Howard G. Buffett Fund For Women JournalistsWomen journalists from Argentina, Guinea, Philippines and the US to receive $60,000 September 24, 2015 – The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is proud to announce the second group of 2015 grantees for Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists. Nine women journalists were selected from a strong pool of 400 applicants representing media projects …
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IWMF Announces Inaugural Grantees Of The Howard G. Buffett Fund For Women Journalists$2.3 Million to be Awarded to Women Journalists Through 2024 Next Round of Funding Open for Applications from June 15 – July 27 June 1, 2015 – The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is proud to announce the first group of 2015 grantees in the inaugural funding round of the Howard G. Buffett Fund for …
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FAQs
The IWMF’s Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists provides the financial support for women journalists to pursue opportunities that will make them leaders in the news industry. Flexible grant amounts will support a wide range of innovative, original, and collaborative news media projects, and to strengthen the skills of women journalists worldwide. For more details about the Fund, please read our answers to frequently asked questions.
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2015 Grant Application Guide
The IWMF’s Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists is an incredible resource for talented reporters and will make a real difference in the field of journalism. The IWMF will make an annual total of $230,000 worth of grants to support women journalists in their projects and endeavors.
Please read these guidelines before preparing your application.
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Announcing the Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women JournalistsOctober 22, 2014 – Promoting the work and advancing the role of women in the news media across the globe is critical to transparency and the diversity of voices. The Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists, the first ever funding initiative of its kind, enables the IWMF to dramatically expand its support of women …
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