Journalism Grants
Funding For:
Health Reporting
Recipient:
Science Friday
Grant Period:
Dec 01, 2022 - Dec 31, 2023
AMOUNT:
$20,000.00
Summary of the Project:
This project fills gaps in science coverage at major and local news outlets by producing digital and broadcast reporting on health news, innovations, and breakthroughs using evidence-based resources.
About the Grantee:
Science Friday was first broadcast in 1991 as a caller-driven public radio talk show focused on science and directly connecting the public with science. Since then, it has expanded into the ever-changing digital media space and into several realms of education and out-of-school learning. With the mission to increase public access to science and scientific information – Science Friday strives to deliver relevant, understandable science news to people and communities across the country.