Eligibility
Vetted reporters with a verifiable reporting history. This lane is not entry-level.
Program code: EHGN-GRANT-BYLINE-SURGE-06 | Persona lane: Vetted Reporters | Annual allocation: $150,000 per year | Final awards: 10
The Verified Byline Surge Grant is for vetted reporters with a track record who can move fast without collapsing verification standards.
This lane exists for time-sensitive investigations where the evidence is already controlled, the reporting plan is clear, and the publication window matters.
If your process is disciplined and you can execute quickly, this lane exists to amplify the output and harden it for publication.
| Milestone | Payment |
|---|---|
| Assignment lock with evidence checklist | $3,000 |
| Reporting package with transcripts and records | $5,000 |
| Legal fixes closed and publication ready | $5,000 |
| Post-publication enforcement and follow-ups | $2,000 |
Vetted reporters with a verifiable reporting history. This lane is not entry-level.
Confidentiality during the funded window. Publishing is coordinated. No parallel release during funded work.
Milestones tied to evidence checklist, reporting package, legal fixes, and post-publication follow-ups.
Secure Drop with your claim summary, evidence inventory, and link to prior work if safe to share.
Fast-track review exists when evidence is already controlled and corroboration is feasible.
Execution speed without verification collapse. Evidence indexing is mandatory.
Submit the smallest defensible packet first. Expand after acceptance.