The Idaho Media Initiative at Boise State University is inviting journalists to submit applications for one of five $2,000 reporting grants for public affairs reporting projects in 2015 that investigate Idaho public affairs issues that would otherwise go unreported, enhance learning opportunities for BSU journalism students and support civic engagement. “Journalism is vital to a healthy, vibrant democracy and the Idaho Media Initiative aims to promote civic engagement through innovative projects and initiatives that educate, engage and inform,” said IMI co-founder Carissa Wolf. There’s more info here; click below for the full announcement.

CENTER NEWS RELEASE / December 10, 2014          

IDAHO MEDIA INITIATIVE CALLS FOR JOURNALISM GRANT APPLICATIONS

The Idaho Media Initiative (IMI) invites journalists to submit applications for one of IMI’s 2015 Idaho Public Affairs Reporting Grants.  

Freelance and staff journalists in print, broadcast and online journalism are encouraged to apply for one of five $2,000 grants to fund public affairs reporting projects.

“Journalism is vital to a healthy, vibrant democracy and the Idaho Media Initiative aims to promote civic engagement through innovative projects and initiatives that educate, engage and inform. These grants are part of our broader mission to stimulate civic engagement through public interest journalism, education, research and collaboration,” said IMI co-founder Carissa Wolf.

A committee of concerned journalists and educators founded IMI in 2013 in partnership with Boise State University. The IMI strives to address media funding and resource shortfalls through collaborations, educational opportunities and reporting projects that engage and inform our communities.

Grant awards will fund projects that investigate and explore Idaho public affairs issues that would otherwise go unreported. The IMI also aims to enhance student learning opportunities and seeks grant applications that can incorporate students in the reporting process.

“Reporters are one of our most valuable community resources. These grants will enable journalists to advance the public interest while offering unique learning opportunities for Boise State University students,” Wolf said.

Grants will be awarded to proposals that incorporate student learning opportunities into the reporting process and promote civic engagement.  The deadline for grant submissions is March 1, 2015. For more details, suggestions about how to incorporate students into your project and to apply, visit http://sspa.boisestate.edu/imi/.

For more information, contact Carissa Wolf at (208) 353-1839 or Seth Ashley at (208) 426-4495.

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