The National Press Foundation and the National Press Club Journalism Institute have jointly awarded $43,700 to fund five reporting projects on environmental justice.
Applications for the 2025 grants are now closed.
The Kozik recipients are Tristan Baurick and Halle Parker, Verite News; Bradford Davis, Fort Worth Star-Telegram; Max Filby, The Columbus Dispatch; Carla Samon Ros and Johanna Hänsel, Inside Climate News; Helina Selemon and Jordan Gass-Pooré, New York Amsterdam News.
Grants up to $15,000 will be awarded to support journalism in any medium that centers on environmental justice and environmental racism in the United States. This could include coverage of the disproportionate harms to disadvantaged communities from pollution, the effects of climate change, or other relevant topics.
“Each of these projects has the power to expose the deep rifts that exist between how people live their day-to-day lives and the environmental circumstances that put them at high risk for long-term health concerns,” said Beth Francesco, executive director for the National Press Club Journalism Institute. “While these are sometimes nuanced, complex stories to tell, each of this year’s grantees has prioritized accessibility for the public in their work.”
“We’re excited by the investigative work and the data visualizations proposed this year, which we believe will bring new audiences to the journalists’ work,” said Anne Godlasky, president of the National Press Foundation. “These reporters will help their communities understand their risks and feel empowered by the information – service journalism at its core.”
The Kozik Grants are funded by a 1991 gift from the late Dr. Franklin Kozik in honor of his deceased son Robert. Three rounds of grants have been awarded, most recently announced in July 2025.
“Each year, the winners of the Kozik grants shine a light on stunning examples of environmental injustice, empowering the public and policymakers to call for change,” said Anne Godlasky, president of the National Press Foundation. “Reporters make a difference in communities large and small across the country. We’re honored to award grants that make this crucial journalism possible.”
See more about the Kozik grant recipients’ projects published in 2024, 2023 and 2021.
About The National Press Foundation
The National Press Foundation is a nonprofit whose mission is to “make good journalists better.” We educate journalists on the complex issues of the day and train them to use the latest reporting tools and techniques. The foundation recognizes and encourages excellence in journalism through its awards and fellowships.
About the National Press Club Journalism Institute
The National Press Club Journalism Institute promotes an engaged global citizenry through an independent and free press, and equips journalists with skills and standards to inform the public in ways that inspire civic engagement. The Institute is the nonprofit affiliate of the National Press Club.
