SPJ Foundation awards $15,000 to support 2027 FOIA Fest
SPJ Foundation awards $15,000 to support FOIA Fest 2027, the Chicago Headline Club’s annual public-records training program for journalists.
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The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Grants $80K in Support of Watchdog Reporting
Funding will support FOIAFest, the Watchdog Award and journalism training initiatives The Chicago Headline Club Foundation has received an $80,000 grant from The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation to support the Chicago Headline Club’s ongoing efforts to strengthen journalism, government transparency and public accountability. Over two years, the grant will help […]
2025 FOIA Fest Boot Camp Application – Chicago Headline Club and the Investigative Project on Race and Equity
Applications due by January 31 at 11:59 pm CT APPLY HERE The Chicago Headline Club and the Investigative Project on Race and Equity are accepting applications for the 2025 FOIA Fest Boot Camp, a four-month training and mentorship program for Chicago-based reporters. We seek diverse, talented early-career applicants committed to […]