Economic Hardship Reporting Project (EHRP) is a nonprofit organization that produces compelling journalism about income inequality and poverty in America. They’re seeking stories from freelance journalists about:

- Immigration raids in Chicago

- The impact of SNAP cuts

- Starbucks boycott and worker organizing

Their typical grant amounts are $750 to $1,500 for news stories, $0.70 to $1.00 per word (capped at $2,500) for narrative features, $0.70 to $1.00 per word (capped at $2,500) for investigative reports, and $750 to $1,500 for personal essays. To learn more, refer to their post and pitch portal.