
Empower the Next Generation of Journalists
Ensure the vitality of quality reporting.
Strengthening California Journalism
We enrich and grow California’s news gathering ecosystem by encouraging inclusivity, collaboration and the ongoing support of quality journalism education.
For over 140 years, the core mission of the California Press Foundation has been to strengthen the future of California journalism through a variety of grant and internship programs. We aim to assure the future and integrity of California journalism by partnering with educators to help fund student journalism programs at all three levels, by recognizing and honoring contemporary achievements and by guarding the history and traditions of California journalism.
Internship Grants
The California Press Foundation awards grants to select students who demonstrate an exceptional interest in pursuing careers in the media business in California. Our internship grant program helps develop mentorships and networking opportunities for students who are interested in a career in journalism.
The students must seek and secure an internship on their own at a California news company. Internships, which can occur in spring or summer, must be full-time and last at least six weeks.Equipment Grants
The California Press Foundation has issued equipment grants to more than 140 campus news programs since 2000. Contributions from individual Cal Press members and supporters provide the grants.
View the list of schools that have benefited from Cal Press Equipment Grants.
Membership
Membership with Cal Press is free and by individual, not company.
As a member of the Cal Press Foundation, your participation provides crucial support, especially as we build new grant and scholarship programs for student journalists throughout the state.
Cal Press welcomes your membership and your support. Your contributions to this 501(c)(3) fiscal organization both secure current programs and support the expansion of the Cal Press mission.
Member support and contributions help to fund grants that benefit student journalism programs in California.Become A Member
Membership with Cal Press is free and by individual, not company.
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Cal Press is about membership and philanthropy.
Donor gifts directly support training, education and resources for high school, college, and university journalists, both individually and institutionally. The Cal Press endowment funds internship grants for college students at California news companies. Additional funding supports historical preservation projects and journalism education programs.
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