The Journalism for Adventist Solutions (JAS) fund provides up to $60,000 in grants annually, ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 for in-depth journalism projects that advance ethical reporting, diverse perspectives, and journalistic excellence within Adventist media. Supported projects will demonstrate integrity, creativity, and a commitment to high-quality reporting.
JAS accepts applications year-round, with funds awarded twice annually, in March and September. The submission deadline for the September 2026 funding cycle is August 31, 2026. JAS grants are evaluated by a diverse committee with various experiences in the field of journalism.
Eligibility
JAS grants are available to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations headquartered in North America including: Seventh-day Adventist publications, Seventh-day Adventist universities and academies, and independent organizations reporting on issues that affect the Seventh-day Adventist church.
Guidelines
In-depth journalistic projects refer to long-form reporting that explores a specific topic through comprehensive research, detailed reporting, and compelling narrative techniques. Publication platforms can include print, online, video, audio or a combination thereof. Characteristics of in-depth, solutions-oriented journalism include:
- A commitment to thorough reporting, research, and fact checking.
- Exploration of complex issues with appropriate context, background, and multiple perspectives.
- Extensive interviews and source development that contribute to a fair understanding of the subject.
- The use of narrative elements such as scene-setting, character development, and dialogue when appropriate.
- Written projects typically ranging from 2,500 to more than 20,000 words.
- Identification of the likely venue and timing of publication.
Eligible Expenses
JAS grant funds may be used for project-related expenses including:
- Background research
- Interviews
- Factchecking, structural-editing and copy-editing
- Reporting and production costs
- Publication and distribution expenses
- Writer, editor, contributor, and/or photographer stipends
- Travel if essential for project success
The JAS committee may consider related projects that align with the grant mission. If your project falls outside the stated scope but shares similar objectives, please email info@versacare.org to discuss eligibility.
Reporting Requirements
Grant recipients must submit a post-project report that includes:
- A summary of project outcomes
- A complete financial accounting of grant expenditures
Recipients must also agree to provide supporting documentation and participate in an audit if requested.
JAS Funded Projects
JAS-funded in-depth journalistic projects include the collaborative Adventist Today and SPECTRUM series “Investigating Post-Evangelism Retention in Papua New Guinea and the State of South Pacific Adventism”:
Our Sabbath with the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea – Adventist Today
Pigs, Beer, and Money: Stories of Adventist Belonging in Papua New Guinea – Spectrum Magazine
Examples
Examples of the type of solutions-journalistic projects the JAS Committee would consider:
- Women and the church
- Adventist media: A historical and comparative analysis
- Moral lapses in organizational operations, offering realistic improvements
- Shifts in generational relationships to the SDA denomination