NABJ chapters are comprised primarily of full-time and freelance journalists, student journalists and media-related professionals. A local or regional organization of five or more NABJ members may seek affiliate status as a chapter.

The NABJ Chapter Grant is a financial award in an amount up to $500 given to NABJ student and professional chapters, in good standing. The NABJ Board of Directors intends for the grants to help and encourage NABJ chapters to develop programming that will benefit their membership and to sustain the association's longstanding mission of local community outreach.

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) values its relationship with affiliate chapters. We realize that chapters are a vital part of the national organization. In accordance with the NABJ Constitution and Operating Procedures, all NABJ affiliate chapters must complete an annual Chapter Audit.