Grants and Scholarships

Summer 2022
High Impact Journalism
Year-round 2022

High Impact Journalism

Quality, in-depth reporting remains the fundamental value proposition between local news organizations and their audiences. The Greenwood Institute will sponsor the development of journalism content – in partnership with The Oklahoma Eagle and other media outlets – that provides a public-benefit for the communities it serves.

Fact-based Reporting 25%
Critical Analysis of Facts 25%
Sourcing 20%
Article Types 10%
Article Structure 10%
Editorial Reviews 10%

Program Details

Purpose

The Greenwood Institute will fund program staffing (Management, Execution and Administration), resources (material development, production, distribution, equipment, workspace) and related scholarships that provide financial assistance to new and existing college, university, trade and/or specialty education institutions, as well as professional journalists.

Funding Amounts

Grants $10,000 – $50,000

Scholarships $2,500 – $10,000

Criteria

The Greenwood Institute, in partnership with The Oklahoma Eagle, has developed the program to deliver instruction, mentorship and guidance in a results-oriented manner to participants. As our goal is to effect specific outcomes and subsequently enhance the art and role of media and strategic communications current/future journalist globally we employ an innovative teaching modality.

The Greenwood Institute annually assess the program to ensure that curricula, staffing, resources and modality have been thoughtfully crafted to meet our goals, and scores them (programs) using the following criteria:

  • Staff experience; professional achievement; employment history, interpersonal skills evaluation; references and participant survey results

  • Breadth, depth and relevance of information being provided

  • Alignment of curriculum with new & existing professional opportunities and challenges

  • Course structure (class/group/cohort size, physical location, session and course duration & modality)

  • Potential community impact

  • Cost of all related aspects

  • Strategic opportunities

Reporting

The Greenwood Institute requires, at minimum, periodic performance reporting from program administrators and participants. We are committed to aligning outcomes with specific program goals. All The Greenwood Institute program staff and participants are required to complete established feedback deliverables. Reporting is satisfied by leveraging digital survey and assessment tools.

Compliance

A The Greenwood Institute Program Office has been established to ensure that all criteria are met regarding program development, execution and reporting. Reporting artifacts are archived and periodically reviewed as a part of our continuous improvement model. Digital copies of all program reporting artifacts will are recorded and archived.

Delivery

The Oklahoma Eagle
624 East Archer Street
Tulsa, OK 74120-1002

Online
Digital Conference Bridge
Zoom & Microsoft Teams