Kim Wall Memorial Fund 2027 (up to $5,000 grants for journalists)

Kim Wall Memorial Fund 2027 (up to $5,000)

Brief Description

The Kim Wall Memorial Fund 2027, administered by the International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF), provides $5,000 grants to support global reporters whose work captures the spirit of Kim Wall’s distinctive journalism. If you are a woman or nonbinary journalist covering subcultures and what Kim called “the undercurrents of rebellion,” this program offers vital funding to help you bring important stories to light. Whether you work on staff or as a freelancer, you can use this opportunity to finance field reporting, travel, and production expenses anywhere in the world. IWMF grants for journalists seek to honor Kim’s legacy by empowering diverse reporters to get out into the world and brush up against life.

Name of Host Institution

International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF)

Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

• Open to women or nonbinary journalists with one (1) or more years of professional experience working in news media from anywhere in the world.
• Internships do not count toward the required professional experience.
• Both staff and freelance journalists are fully eligible to apply.
• Applicants must have excellent written and verbal English skills, though final reporting may be published in any language.
• Applicants must show proof of interest from an editor or maintain a proven track record of publication in prominent media outlets.
• Applications must be submitted as individuals, though you can allocate part of your budget to a reporting partner like a photographer or producer.

Funding Coverage and Exclusions

Grants of up to $5,000 are awarded to cover essential reporting-related costs, including travel, logistics, insurance, visa fees, professional stipends, and payments for producers or translators. Please note that the International Women’s Media Foundation does not cover equipment purchases or rentals, and the fund cannot support academic research or research intended for academic publication.

Deadline

Applications close on December 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST. Submissions are processed via Submittable, with review taking place in January and February 2027, and final responses delivered by mid-March 2027.

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Q: Who is eligible to apply for the Kim Wall Memorial Fund 2027?

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Women or nonbinary journalists with one or more years of professional news media experience from anywhere in the world can apply.

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Q: What reporting costs are covered by the $5,000 grant?

The grant covers travel, logistics, insurance, visa fees, professional stipends, and payments for producers and translators.

Q: When will successful applicants be publicly announced?

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Grantees will be publicly announced on Kim's birthday, March 23, 2027.

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