The Freelance Fund’s mini-grants program supports Society of Professional Journalists members seeking to engage in professional activities that advance their careers as independent journalists.

Grants are awarded to selected SPJ members seeking to improve their skills and ability to succeed as freelancers.

The grants may be used for:

freelance- and journalism-related skills training and workshop registration or tuition fees;

travel assistance to attend skills training, workshops and conferences; and

entry fees for contests and prize competitions to showcase work produced on a freelance basis.