Peggy Girshman Idea Grants

About the NASW Peggy Girshman Idea Grants

Since its inception in 2010, almost 600,000 has been awarded by NASW's Peggy Girshman Idea Grants program for projects that benefit science writing and its practitioners. Read more to see a list of all the awardees and their exciting science writing projects.

NASW Peggy Girshman Idea Grant Do’s and Don’ts

The NASW Grants Committee has put together these tips to help you build a successful proposal for a Peggy Girshman Idea Grant.

Seed funding available: Apply for an Idea Grant from the National Association of Science Writers by April 4, 2025

The National Association of Science Writers and its Grants Committee are now accepting applications for a new round of NASW Peggy Girshman Idea Grants. All proposals are due on Friday, April 4, 2025.

Jan. 13, 2025

NASW 2024 Idea Grant recipients will develop resources for first-generation college students aspiring to be science writers and for journalists reporting on lead in soil

The National Association of Science Writers and its Grants Committee awarded $11,400 in 2024 Peggy Girshman Idea Grants to two projects.

Seed Funding Available: Apply for an Idea Grant from the National Association of Science Writers by Feb. 12, 2024

The National Association of Science Writers and its Grants Committee are now accepting applications for a new round of NASW Peggy Girshman Idea Grants. All proposals are due on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024.

NASW announces 2023 Idea Grant recipients, kickstarting science podcasting, mentoring training, and interdisciplinary collaboration projects

The National Association of Science Writers and its Grants Committee awarded $30,400 in 2023 Peggy Girshman Idea Grants to three projects.