The Fund for Investigative Journalism provides grants to reporters to produce investigative stories that have impact. The fund supports work that is unbiased and nonpartisan, and it has a history of enabling significant journalism; a grant of $250 once allowed reporter Seymour Hersh to begin investigating a tip concerning a U.S. military atrocity, which led to the exposure of the My Lai Massacre. This demonstrates the fund's commitment to seeding investigations that might otherwise go unexplored. The fund is open to reporters working in film and documentary, among other media. Grants are intended to cover expenses related to investigative reporting, and applicants are required to submit a budget as part of their proposal. The fund does not charge an application fee, though the fee status is listed as unknown in some sources; however, the fund's guidelines indicate no fee is required. The deadline is rolling, allowing journalists to apply at any time. While the exact grant amounts vary, the fund's support has been instrumental in launching pivotal investigations. The curatorial vision is to enable rigorous, independent journalism that holds power accountable and serves the public interest. The fund prioritizes stories that have the potential for significant impact and that might not be pursued without this support.