Executive Director, Fund for Investigative Journalism (@fundFIJ). Priors incl @innocence @aclu @amnesty @opensociety. Reader, runner, eater (roughly in order)
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11 Jun 2020
šØ NEW GRANTS šØ
Emergency grants for coverage of police misconduct now avail from Fund for Investigative Journalism - @FundFIJ
āļøSimple application
āļøReviewed on urgent, rolling basis
āļøJournalists of color & local media strongly encouraged
Apply here: investigate.submittable.com/ā¦
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Eric Ferrero retweeted
Next Wednesday (3/25), join @FundFIJ @IRE_NICAR for this timely, urgent and free webinar, featuring experts from @rcfp, @BigLocalNews and @propublica, moderated by @Ellen_weiss
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Eric Ferrero retweeted
4 Dec 2025
New today: The Alicia Patterson Foundation is merging into the Fund for Investigative Journalism, bringing together two of the oldest and largest funders of independent journalism in the U.S.
fij.org/deepening-support-foā¦
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Eric Ferrero retweeted
20 Sep 2024
I sometimes come here to urge people to support news outlets that matter
But today it's not for THE CITY
The brave journalists at The Haitian Times have come under vile and racist attacks. I just made a donation to them and urge you to do so as well.
haitiantimes.com/donate/
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Eric Ferrero retweeted
29 Aug 2024
š The next deadlines to apply for grants are 9/9 for regular grants and 9/20 for seed grants for early reporting
Details, an FAQ, a new video on how to write effective proposals, and application forms are all on our website, fij.org
fij.org/next-deadlines-1-29-ā¦
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24 Jun 2024
This investigation by @jm_miller for @sltrib @propublica led to the therapistās arrest. How did she do the story? Find out this Friday (6/28) at noon Eastern when she joins @Ellen_weiss for our free webinar. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regiā¦
local.sltrib.com/utah-therapā¦
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1 Jun 2024
Pro-tip: When giving a talk on how to raise money for journalism, at a convention in Vegas, always always lead with stock pic of piles of cash. Thanks for having me, #EWA24!
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Eric Ferrero retweeted
6 May 2024
Congratulations to #Pulitzer finalists at @nhpr for their extraordinary investigative podcast, The 13th Step, for which we were proud to provide a grant
pulitzer.org/finalists/laureā¦
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6 May 2024
In its very first year, the New York Times Local Investigative Fellowship is a Pulitzer finalist. Incredible. And by the way, it is accepting applications. Apply! nytimes.wd5.myworkdayjobs.coā¦ pulitzer.org/finalists/jerryā¦ @deanbaquet @sona @kmcgrory @adamplayford
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20 Dec 2023
It's that time of year! Made my year-end donations to:
- Student Press Law Center @SPLC
- IRE @IRE_NICAR
- Reporters Committee for Freedom of Press @rcfp
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Give what you can, to whom you can ... 2024 is gonna be a doozy
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11 Dec 2023
Join me, Barbara Mantel of @AHCJ, @TheVoiceofJosh, & Jacqueline Stenson of @ReportingHealth for this timely webinar Wednesday
7 Dec 2023
šļø Join us on Dec. 13 at 1 p.m. ET for part two of a webinar series about breaking into narrative journalism. For this one, weāll talk about how to get that project funded with grant or fellowship money.
healthjournalism.org/event/bā¦
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Eric Ferrero retweeted
17 Nov 2023
Attention friends and freelancers: We know independent journalism can be tough. That's why it's critical to pay it forward; to help @palabranahj help you. NAHJ hosts a great platform for quality journalism that pays well and on time. Join me. Donate today! bit.ly/47pZ9ii
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Eric Ferrero retweeted
16 Nov 2023
We're making a record 45 new grants to journalists for groundbreaking investigations. Details and full list at link fij.org/fund-for-investigatiā¦
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Eric Ferrero retweeted
12 Oct 2023
Tomorrow (10/13) join us at @IRE_NICAR's #AccessFest23 to learn how to get funding for your investigative work
With @thrupkaew of @typeinvestigate, @saptwit of @pulitzercenter, @ericferrero of @FundFIJ, @lclemetson of @UMWallaceHouse - moderated by @taylormooresays of @IWMF
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Eric Ferrero retweeted
10 Aug 2023
Excited to share reporting grant tips and info today at 330PM with attendees of @NAJA23 with @pamelagdempsey, Program Director, of Data-Driven Reporting Project (@knightlab) and @ericferrero, Executive Director, Fund for Investigative Journalism (@fundFIJ)
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12 Aug 2023
So grateful to @najournalists and everyone at #NAJA23 for a wonderful inspiring conference
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22 Jun 2023
Ever wanted to apply for funding from @pulitzercenter, @FundFIJ or @soljourno for your investigative projects? Well join @ericferrero, @MarinaWalkerG and @tirosenberg on Saturday, June 24, 11:30 a.m. ā 12:30. Location: Peninsula 5-6, 1st floor to learn what they look for.
#IRE23
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Eric Ferrero retweeted
21 Jun 2023
Going to #IRE23 #IRE2023?
Join us to earn how to fund your investigative project! Sat, June 24, 11:30 amā12:30. Loc: Peninsula 5-6, 1st floor.
With @damasoreyes, @ericferrero of @FundFIJ; Duc Luu from @knightfdn; @tirosenberg of @soljourno & @MarinaWalkerG of @pulitzercenter!
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Eric Ferrero retweeted
27 Apr 2023
Are you a freelance journalist looking for financial support for the early stage of an investigation?
Excited that the Gumshoe Group is transitioning its small grants program to @FundFIJ, which is launching a new āSeed Grantsā program:
fij.org/gumshoe-groups-grantā¦
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