The Howard G. Buffett Foundation has given the IWMF a $750,000 grant to establish a three-year fund supporting U.S.-based reporting projects by Indigenous journalists on issues related to Missing & Murdered Indigenous People (MMMIP) with a concentration on women, girls, Two-Spirit and transgender people.
Starting in March 2022, applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis by an advisory committee comprised of distinguished Indigenous practicing journalists and editors, along with Indigenous thought leaders. The IWMF is conducting ongoing, targeted outreach to eligible journalists and Indigenous journalism groups to solicit proposals. Indigenous journalists affiliated with media outlets, as well as freelancers, are invited to apply.
In addition to monetary support, the IWMF is committed to providing editorial and pitching support to grantees.
Eligibility
An applicant must identify as Indigenous and be a professional, practicing journalist with experience. Teams may apply, but the team leader must be an Indigenous journalist and the lead decision-maker of the project.
Applicants must be prepared to provide the following information (in English):
- Contact Information and Resume/CV
- Indigenous Affiliation(s)
- High-level summary of the project
- If applicable, a list of any other team members or applicants
- Description of the purpose of the proposal and the MMIWG2T aspect it is designed to address
- Publication plan
- Estimated budget and time frame
- Contact information of two professional reference
