News Creator Corps Pilot Program 2025

News Creator Corps’ pilot 8-week program will provide partnership and training to U.S.-based information providers who want to level-up their connection to their communities. From discussing social platform changes to accessing expert training on fact-checking, interviewing and other traditional news skills, creators will graduate from the program feeling more equipped to provide their audiences with impactful information, and with a cohort of colleagues to learn from and share with.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: December 15, 2025
2. Value: $5,000 stipend for each participant
3. Type: Fellowship
4. Sponsor: News Creators Corps
5. Eligible Country: All Countries

Eligibility Criteria for News Creator Corps Pilot Program 2025

1. Applicants must be U.S.-based independent creators with an engaged digital following (e.g., Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Substack, Twitch).
2. Content must focus on informing or connecting communities (e.g., health, food, parenting, culture, local news).
3. Applicants with household incomes under $35,000 will be prioritized.
4. Traditional journalists/reporters with formal training may not benefit from this program.

Benefits of News Creator Corps Pilot Program 2025

1. $5,000 stipend for each participant
2. Weekly expert-led training sessions (fact-checking, interviewing, sourcing, audience engagement)
3. Networking and collaboration with peers and publishing partners
4. Eligibility for paid opportunities with NCC news, nonprofit, and PR partners

How to Apply

1. The program runs virtually from October 14 – December 12, 2025.
2. Weekly online sessions + assignments (fact-checking, citing sources, audience engagement).
3. Application deadline: September 28, 2025, 11:59 p.m. ET.
4. For questions, email: creatorprogram@newscreatorcorps.org.

For more details, visit News Creators Corps Fellowship webpage

Application Deadline

September 28, 2025

Application Link(s)

• Apply for News Creator Corps Pilot Program 2025