SPJ believes in our chapters. So much, in fact, that during 2012-2013, chapters could receive up to $500 for an amazing program or event.

SPJ will award up to $500 to chapters with plans for unique, diverse and creative programming. Past programs focused on ethics, technology, campus crime coverage, freelancing, covering disasters, copy editing, job hunting, writing techniques, diversity and more.

Fully chartered chapters in good standing with the national organization are eligible to submit a grant proposal. In addition, chapters must have filed a 2011-2012 annual report or provided the national office with materials required for a new or reactivating chapter.

For more information and to apply, follow this link.

2012-13 Recipients: Want some inspiration? Click here to read about the programs devised so far by this year's grant recipients.

Pulliam Award and Fellowship applications: Nominate someone or apply today

Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship
The Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship awards $75,000 to an editorial writer or columnist to help broaden his or her journalistic horizons and knowledge of the world. The money can be used to cover the cost of study, research and/or travel in any field. Click here for more information and learn how to apply.

Eugene S. Pulliam First Amendment Award
The Sigma Delta Chi Foundation presents the Eugene S. Pulliam First Amendment Award, honors a person or persons who have fought to protect and preserve one or more of the rights guaranteed by the First Amendment. The recipient wins $10,000 and is presented an engraved crystal at the Excellence in Journalism 2011 conference in New Orleans. The honoree receives transportation to and lodging at the event. Learn more about the award and how to apply here.

The postmark deadline for nominations is June 22.