IWMF Kim Wall Memorial Fund 2027: $5,000 |

The IWMF Kim Wall Memorial Fund 2027 is now accepting applications from women and nonbinary journalists who want to report on subcultures and what Kim Wall called "the undercurrents of rebellion." Selected journalists will receive $5,000 grants to cover reporting-related costs, continuing Kim Wall's legacy of encouraging more women to get out into the world and brush up against life.

Complete guide to the IWMF Kim Wall Memorial Fund 2027, including grant amount, eligibility criteria, allowable expenses, application method, important dates, and official links.

Quick Highlights

Parameter	Details
Organization	International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF)
Position	Kim Wall Memorial Fund 2027 Grant
Job Type	Grant / Call for Applications
Location	Anywhere in the world (remote reporting grant)
Eligibility	Women or nonbinary journalists with 1+ years of professional news media experience
Experience Required	One (1) or more years; internships do not count
Sector	Journalism and Media
Preferred Applicants	Women and nonbinary reporters covering subcultures
Working Language	Excellent written and verbal English required; reporting may be published in any language
Application Method	Online application portal
Application Deadline	December 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST
Official Website	https://www.iwmf.org/programs/kim-wall-memorial-fund/

About International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF)

The IWMF runs the Kim Wall Memorial Fund to honor Kim Wall's reporting legacy by funding women and nonbinary journalists who pursue stories about subcultures and rebellion.

Area	Details
Fund Name	Kim Wall Memorial Fund
Grant Amount	$5,000 per grant
Purpose	Fund women or nonbinary reporters covering subculture, broadly defined, and "the undercurrents of rebellion"
Legacy	Kim wanted more women to be out in the world, brushing up against life
Program Page	https://www.iwmf.org/programs/kim-wall-memorial-fund/

Key Responsibilities

Reporting Focus

Responsibility	Details
Subject Matter	Cover subculture, broadly defined, and what Kim Wall called "the undercurrents of rebellion"
Work Spirit	Produce journalism that embodies the spirit of Kim Wall's reporting
Publication	Reporting may be published in any language
Applicant Type	Individual journalists only; part of the budget may go to a reporting partner such as a photographer or producer

Grant Usage

Responsibility	Details
Covered Costs	Reporting-related costs including travel, logistics, insurance, visa fees, professional stipends, and payments for producers, translators, etc.
Not Covered	Equipment purchase or rental; academic research or research for academic publication

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Requirement	Details
Gender Identity	Women or nonbinary journalists
Professional Experience	One (1) or more years of professional experience working in news media from anywhere in the world
Internships	Do not count toward professional experience
Employment Type	Staff and freelance journalists are both eligible
Application Type	Only individual journalists may apply
Language Skills	Excellent written and verbal English skills to fully participate in and benefit from the program
Proof of Interest	Must show proof of interest from an editor or a proven track record of publication in prominent media outlets

Additional Skills That Strengthen an Application

Skill	Details
Editorial Interest	Proof of interest from an editor
Publication Record	Proven track record of publication in prominent media outlets
English Proficiency	Excellent written and verbal English skills
Reporting Partnerships	Ability to allocate part of the budget to a reporting partner such as a photographer or producer
Subculture Expertise	Strong grounding in reporting on subcultures and undercurrents of rebellion

Who Should Apply

Background	Details
Women journalists	Yes
Nonbinary journalists	Yes
Staff journalists	Yes
Freelance journalists	Yes
Journalists with 1+ years of professional news media experience	Yes
Reporters covering subcultures and rebellion	Priority consideration
Current interns	Not eligible (internships do not count as professional experience)
Organisations or teams	Not eligible (individual journalists only)

Salary and Employment Benefits

Detail	Information
Grant Amount	$5,000
Type	Grant funding, not a salary
Covered Expenses	Travel, logistics, insurance, visa fees, professional stipends, payments for producers and translators, etc.
Not Covered	Equipment purchase or rental; academic research or research for academic publication
Reporting Partner	Part of the budget may be allocated to a reporting partner such as a photographer or producer

How to Apply

Step	Action
1	Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria: woman or nonbinary journalist with 1+ years of professional news media experience
2	Prepare proof of interest from an editor or evidence of a proven publication track record in prominent media outlets
3	Draft a budget covering reporting-related costs such as travel, logistics, insurance, visa fees, stipends, and producer or translator payments
4	Submit your application through the official online portal at https://iwmf.submittable.com/submit/038e57c0-167e-4410-ae1d-97ed122664a8/kim-wall-memorial-fund-2027
5	Submit before December 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST

Important Dates

Date	Event
November 12, 2026	Applications opened
December 6, 2026, 11:59 PM EST	Application deadline

Important Links (Direct URLs)

Description	URL
Apply for the Kim Wall Memorial Fund 2027	https://iwmf.submittable.com/submit/038e57c0-167e-4410-ae1d-97ed122664a8/kim-wall-memorial-fund-2027
Kim Wall Memorial Fund program page	https://www.iwmf.org/programs/kim-wall-memorial-fund/
IWMF Kim Wall Memorial Fund 2027 announcement	https://www.opportunitiesforafricans.com/international-womens-media-foundation-iwmf-kim-wall-memorial-fund-2027/

Frequently Asked Questions

Question	Answer
Q1. What is the IWMF Kim Wall Memorial Fund 2027?	It is a grant program providing $5,000 grants to journalists whose work embodies the spirit of Kim Wall's reporting.
Q2. Who is eligible to apply?	Women or nonbinary journalists with one or more years of professional experience in news media from anywhere in the world.
Q3. Do internships count as professional experience?	No, internships do not count toward professional experience.
Q4. Can staff and freelance journalists apply?	Yes, both staff and freelance journalists are eligible.
Q5. Can organisations or teams apply?	No, only individual journalists may apply, though part of the budget may go to a reporting partner such as a photographer or producer.
Q6. What does the grant cover?	Reporting-related costs including travel, logistics, insurance, visa fees, professional stipends, and payments for producers, translators, etc.
Q7. What is not covered by the grant?	Equipment purchase or rental, and academic research or research for academic publication.
Q8. What language skills are required?	Excellent written and verbal English skills; however, reporting may be published in any language.
Q9. What proof is needed of publication or editorial interest?	Proof of interest from an editor or a proven track record of publication in prominent media outlets.
Q10. What is the application deadline?	December 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST.

Final Call-to-Action

Step	Action
1	Check your eligibility as a woman or nonbinary journalist with 1+ years of professional news media experience
2	Prepare your editor's proof of interest or publication track record and reporting budget
3	Apply online at https://iwmf.submittable.com/submit/038e57c0-167e-4410-ae1d-97ed122664a8/kim-wall-memorial-fund-2027 before December 6, 2026, 11:59 PM EST
4	Share this opportunity with other women and nonbinary reporters
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