International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) Kim Wall Memorial Fund 2027

November 14, 2026

International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) Kim Wall Memorial Fund 2027

Brief Description

Applications are now officially open for the 2027 International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) Kim Wall Memorial Fund. Designed to honor the legacy and spirit of journalist Kim Wall, this initiative awards $5,000 journalism grants for women and nonbinary reporters around the world. The funding supports ambitious reporting projects covering subcultures, broadly defined, and what Kim described as “the undercurrents of rebellion.” If you are seeking nonbinary reporter grants or funding for independent field reporting, this opportunity helps cover essential project expenses to get your story told. Both staff and freelance journalists are eligible to submit individual project proposals.

Name of Host Institution

International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF)

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Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

Must be a woman or nonbinary journalist with at least one (1) year of professional news media experience (internships do not count toward this total).
Open to both staff and freelance journalists located anywhere in the world.
Applications must be submitted by individual journalists, though a portion of the budget may be allocated to a reporting partner such as a photographer or producer.
Must possess excellent written and verbal English skills to fully participate in the program (reporting may be published in any language).
Must demonstrate proof of interest from an editor or provide a proven track record of publication in prominent media outlets.

Grant Funding and Expenses Covered

The grant provides $5,000 to cover reporting-related expenses, including travel, logistics, insurance, visa fees, professional stipends, and payments for producers or translators. The fund does not cover the purchase or rental of equipment, nor does it support academic research or publications.

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Deadline

December 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST

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