Deadline: 16-Jun-25 The Global Youth and News Media is now accepting applications for its Journalism Award. This year's Journalism Award spotlights great youth collaborations that contribute to the survival of local news outlets. Eligibility Criteria The competition is open to any kind … [Read more...] about Global Youth and News Media Journalism Award 2025
Latest Grants and Resources for Media and Development
Call for Applications: Embassy funded Human Rights Projects in Sri Lanka
Deadline: 20-May-25 The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Sri Lanka is pleased to announce an open call for applications for Human Rights Projects under Embassy Funding. Priorities Below are the key human rights priorities of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Sri … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Embassy funded Human Rights Projects in Sri Lanka
WAN-IFRA WIN Women-Owned Media SIRI Accelerator Programme
Deadline: 21-May-25 The WAN-IFRA WIN Women Owned SIRI Accelerator Programme is now open for applications. The goal is to offer practical, strategic support that addresses each organisation’s unique needs—whether through business strategy development, editorial innovation, or operational … [Read more...] about WAN-IFRA WIN Women-Owned Media SIRI Accelerator Programme
CFPs: Fostering Gender-Sensitive Media Practices and Safer Digital Spaces to Advance Women’s Leadership and Political Participation (Nepal)
Deadline: 15-May-25 The UN Women has launched the Call for Proposals to Foster Gender-Sensitive Media Practices and Safer Digital Spaces to Advance Women’s Leadership and Political Participation in Nepal. Key Components In response to the pressing need to foster gender-sensitive media … [Read more...] about CFPs: Fostering Gender-Sensitive Media Practices and Safer Digital Spaces to Advance Women’s Leadership and Political Participation (Nepal)
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Honduras
Deadline: 19-May-25 The Embassy of Canada in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Honduras is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). The CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries, which align … [Read more...] about Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Honduras
FPCC launches Arts Vitality Grant Program in Canada
Deadline: 28-May-25 The First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC) has launched the Arts Vitality Grant Program to support creation, development, production, promotion and of all forms of creative expression. This includes, but is not limited to, ceremonial, visual, performance, music, literary, … [Read more...] about FPCC launches Arts Vitality Grant Program in Canada
Apply now for U.S. Embassy Paramaribo Small Grants Program
Deadline: 2-Jun-25 The U.S. Embassy Paramaribo Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is accepting applications for the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. Priority Areas Programs that reinforce democratic governance, civic participation, electoral integrity, or … [Read more...] about Apply now for U.S. Embassy Paramaribo Small Grants Program
TAP Micro-Grants Program in Armenia
Deadline: 21-May-25 The Armenia Project (TAP) Micro-Grants Program aims to empower registered organizations that engage in high-quality storytelling through various formats, including documentaries, multimedia, podcasts, and both traditional and new media. TAP seeks to enhance storytelling and … [Read more...] about TAP Micro-Grants Program in Armenia
CFAs: Development of Cooperation and Assistance to Democracy in Ukraine
Deadline: 16-May-25 The Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in Ukraine invites applications for projects on the development of cooperation for the implementation of activities on the Development of Cooperation and Assistance to Democracy in Ukraine. Concepts Embassy calls for submission of … [Read more...] about CFAs: Development of Cooperation and Assistance to Democracy in Ukraine
Call for SOIs: Project to enhance Cooperation and promotion of Economic Growth (Benin)
Deadline: 2-Jun-25 The U.S. Mission to Benin is requesting for Statements of Interest to supports the country’s efforts to enhance cooperation and promote economic growth in partnership with the United States. The U.S. Embassy’s Public Diplomacy Section in Cotonou supports media, youth, and … [Read more...] about Call for SOIs: Project to enhance Cooperation and promotion of Economic Growth (Benin)
NOFO: Public Diplomacy Small Grant Program – Singapore
Deadline: 30-Sep-25 The U.S. Embassy in Singapore is pleased to announce its Public Diplomacy Small Grant Program to support organizations or individuals that engage Singaporeans in activities that strengthen ties between the United States and Singapore or the region. Each year, Embassy … [Read more...] about NOFO: Public Diplomacy Small Grant Program – Singapore
Submissions open for Visegrad+ Grants Program 2025
Deadline: 1-Jun-25 The International Visegrad Fund is accepting submissions for the Visegrad+ Grants Program to support projects which contribute to the democratization and transformation processes in selected countries of the Western Balkans. Objectives To apply for Visegrad+ Grants, your … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Visegrad+ Grants Program 2025
Visegrad Grants to support Partnerships among NGOs and CSOs
Deadline: 1-Jun-25 The Visegrad Grants support regional partnerships among NGOs and civil society organizations, public institutions and municipalities, private companies and nonprofit organizations as well as education and research centers that contribute to cooperation in the Visegrad … [Read more...] about Visegrad Grants to support Partnerships among NGOs and CSOs
European Commission offering Grants to support Civil Society in Kazakhstan
Deadline: 16-Jun-25 The European Commission (EC) is offering grants to support an enabling environment for civil society and engaging CSOs in policy-dialogue and decision-making in the EU’s priority areas in Kazakhstan. Objectives of the Programme and Priority Issues Human Rights and … [Read more...] about European Commission offering Grants to support Civil Society in Kazakhstan
Open Call: Canon Video Grant for Short Film Documentary
Deadline: 27-May-25 The Canon together with the International Festival of Photojournalism Visa pour l’Image-Perpignan, are pleased to be presenting the sixth Canon Video Grant for a short film documentary. Funding Information The recipient will be awarded a grant of €8,000 plus the use of … [Read more...] about Open Call: Canon Video Grant for Short Film Documentary
Apply Now: Canon Female Photojournalist Grant
Deadline: 21-May-25 The Canon and Visa pour l’Image presents the prestigious Canon Female Photojournalist Grant to an outstanding photographer in recognition of her contribution to photojournalism. Funding Information The winner will receive the 8000 euros at Visa pour l’Image in Perpignan … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Canon Female Photojournalist Grant
Open call for NGOs and Academic Institutions: BCSDN Civic Space Hackathon
Deadline: 11-May-25 The Balkan Civil Society Development Network is thrilled to invite civil society organizations (CSOs) and academic institutions from across the Western Balkans to assemble their best team and join their first-ever Civic Space Hackathon: Innovate for Impact! Together, you … [Read more...] about Open call for NGOs and Academic Institutions: BCSDN Civic Space Hackathon
U.S. Embassy Mozambique Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) Annual Program Statement
Deadline: 30-Jun-25 The U.S. Embassy Mozambique Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Small Grants Program. The Annual Program Statement presents a funding opportunity through the Public Diplomacy Section to … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Mozambique Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) Annual Program Statement
CFPs: YOU(th) CARE – Collective Action for Justice and Change (Tunisia)
Deadline: 30-Jun-2025 The International Institute of Debate is excited to launch a call for proposals for its YOU(th) CARE - Collective Action for Justice and Change initiative which focuses on empowering youth-led and youth-focused organizations in the regions of Manouba, Zaghouan, and Gabès to … [Read more...] about CFPs: YOU(th) CARE – Collective Action for Justice and Change (Tunisia)
Nominations open for Creative and Cultural Excellence Awards (Belize)
Deadline: 30-May-2025 Do you know someone who’s making a powerful impact in Belize’s creative or cultural scene? If your answer is yes, then now’s the time to nominate them for the Creative and Cultural Excellence Awards! From music to dance, film, visual arts, storytelling, and cultural … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Creative and Cultural Excellence Awards (Belize)
Public Diplomacy Funding Program in Egypt
Deadline: 1-Jun-25 The Public Diplomacy Section of U.S. Embassy Cairo (PDS Cairo) is pleased to announce the publication of U.S. Embassy Cairo’s Annual Program Statement. Priority Program Areas Examples of priority areas of engagement that may be considered for funding include, but are not … [Read more...] about Public Diplomacy Funding Program in Egypt
Global Forest Watch Small Grants Fund Program 2025
Deadline: 9-May-25 The Global Forest Watch Small Grants Fund seeks to strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations to reduce illegal or unplanned deforestation and sustainably manage forests by incorporating GFW into forest monitoring strategies. Successful projects translate data … [Read more...] about Global Forest Watch Small Grants Fund Program 2025
Applications open for Development Cooperation Projects (Armenia)
Deadline: 23-May-25 The Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in Armenia invites applications for development cooperation projects for the implementation of the Development Cooperation and Democracy Support Program in Armenia in 2025. Concepts They invite project applications for the … [Read more...] about Applications open for Development Cooperation Projects (Armenia)
CFPs: Fund for Local Cooperation’s Small Grant Program in Moldova
Deadline: 25-May-25 The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland is accepting proposals for the Fund for Local Cooperation’s Small Grant Program. The Fund for Local Cooperation (FLCs) of the Embassy of Finland is an instrument of Finnish development cooperation. FLC provides small grants to … [Read more...] about CFPs: Fund for Local Cooperation’s Small Grant Program in Moldova
Call for Nominations: Silver Rose Awards 2025
Deadline: 30-Jun-25 Nominations are now open for Silver Rose Awards to advance a socially just transition in the face of political challenges. Thematic Areas The focus of this year's Just Transition Award will be advancing a socially just transition in the face of political challenges. They … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Silver Rose Awards 2025
Request for Proposals: Independent Medical Education Competitive Grant Program (US)
Deadline: 12-Jun-25 The Pfizer is requesting proposals for its Independent Medical Education Competitive Grant Program. Focus Areas Projects that will be considered for Pfizer support will focus on increasing community healthcare professional understanding and competence in the following … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Independent Medical Education Competitive Grant Program (US)
U.S. Embassy in Mongolia launches Local Grant Program
Deadline: 30-Jun-25 The U.S. Embassy Ulaanbaatar Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Local Grants Program. The U.S. Embassy is soliciting proposals for grants from Mongolian civil society and … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Mongolia launches Local Grant Program
Call for Nominations: Intercultural Achievement Award in Austria
Deadline: 30-Apr-25 The Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs is looking for successful, solution-oriented intercultural and interreligious dialogue projects! The Intercultural Achievement Award (IAA) is a key project of the Austrian Federal Ministry for European and … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Intercultural Achievement Award in Austria
Sectoral Digital Skills Academies: Virtual Worlds Skills Academy 2025
Deadline: 2-Sep-25 Applications are now open for the Sectoral Digital Skills Academies: Virtual Worlds Skills Academy. Objectives The EU’s Virtual Worlds Skills Academy will pursue the following objectives: Building on the existing actions and initiatives in Virtual Worlds in close … [Read more...] about Sectoral Digital Skills Academies: Virtual Worlds Skills Academy 2025
Bahrain: Public Affairs Small Grants Program 2025
Deadline: 15-Jul-25 The United States Embassy, Manama offers Public Affairs Small Grants Program to strengthen understanding of the United States and its values in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Priority Programming Areas In Fiscal Year 2025, priority programming areas include: Promoting … [Read more...] about Bahrain: Public Affairs Small Grants Program 2025
Applications open for MDIF’s Amplify Kenya Program
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity The Media Development Investment Fund is seeking applications for Amplify Kenya, an innovation and capacity building program for independent media in Kenya. The program is aimed at assisting Kenya based independent media through capacity building, … [Read more...] about Applications open for MDIF’s Amplify Kenya Program
Grants to support Activities on Combating Hate Speech (North Macedonia)
Deadline: 15-May-25 The European Union/Council of Europe Horizontal Facility programme and its action on “Combating Hatred and Intolerance in North Macedonia”, the Council of Europe has launched a call for grants “Support to local self-governments and/or CSO-s for combating hate speech”. The … [Read more...] about Grants to support Activities on Combating Hate Speech (North Macedonia)
Apply for European Network of Factcheckers Program 2025
Deadline: 2-Sep-25 The European Commission (EC) has launched the European Network of Factcheckers Program is to support the growth of a European Network of Factcheckers, which will deepen the language coverage and operational capacity of factchecking in Europe. Objectives The core … [Read more...] about Apply for European Network of Factcheckers Program 2025
Call for Projects to counter Hate Speech and Improve Representation of Diversity
Deadline: 31-May-25 The Kosovo 2.0, along with its partners in the Reporting Diversity Network (RDN), have opened a call for project proposals aiming to counter hate speech and improve representation of diversity. The call was opened as part of the Reporting Diversity Network, which was … [Read more...] about Call for Projects to counter Hate Speech and Improve Representation of Diversity
CFPs: Public Diplomacy Grants Program (Jamaica)
Deadline: 16-May-25 The U.S. Embassy Kingston Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is pleased to invite eligible applicants to submit proposals for Public Diplomacy Grants Program. Project proposals should aim to strengthen ties between the United States and Jamaica by highlighting shared values and … [Read more...] about CFPs: Public Diplomacy Grants Program (Jamaica)
Apply now for U.S. Embassy Bulgaria Small Grant Program
Deadline: 25-Jul-25 The U.S. Embassy Sofia Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. PDS Sofia invites proposals for programs that align with U.S. administration objectives … [Read more...] about Apply now for U.S. Embassy Bulgaria Small Grant Program
Open Call: Sustainable Protection Fund for the SWANA Region
Deadline: 5-May-25 The Digital Defenders Partnership is accepting applications for its Sustainable Protection Fund to support human rights organisations or collectives build their long-term digital security capacities. Priority Areas The fund prioritises organisations and collectives … [Read more...] about Open Call: Sustainable Protection Fund for the SWANA Region
Entries Open: Youth Leadership & Innovation Award for Migration (Third Edition)
Deadline: 20-Apr-25 The Migration Youth and Children Platform is thrilled to invite applications for its Youth Leadership & Innovation Award for Migration to empower and support young leaders who are actively driving innovative solutions to migration challenges. Objectives Provide seed … [Read more...] about Entries Open: Youth Leadership & Innovation Award for Migration (Third Edition)
CFAs: Security for Journalists Covering Organized Crime in Costa Rica
Deadline: 23-May-25 The U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica is accepting applications for its Grant Program to help Costa Rican journalists report on crime more safely and effectively. It focuses on crimes related to organized criminal networks and drug trafficking—including environmental, property, … [Read more...] about CFAs: Security for Journalists Covering Organized Crime in Costa Rica
Nominations open for WWF Nepal Conservation Award
Deadline: 15-Apr-25 The World Wide Fund for Nature Nepal is welcoming nominations for its Nepal Conservation Award from Nepali individuals and/or organizations registered in Nepal and are working in the field of conservation and natural resource management. Categories Conservation of … [Read more...] about Nominations open for WWF Nepal Conservation Award
Small Grants Competition to Support CSO and Investigative Media Initiatives (Ukraine)
Deadline: 28-Apr-25 The international organization "Institute for War and Peace Reporting " (IWPR) invites civil society watchdog organizations, investigative journalism centers, and media outlets that are actively working in the field of accountability and transparency of government and … [Read more...] about Small Grants Competition to Support CSO and Investigative Media Initiatives (Ukraine)
5th Call for Projects: Twinning between French-speaking Initiatives 2025
Deadline: 31-May-25 On the occasion of International Fact-Checking Day, the International Organization of the Francophonie (OIF) has launched a new call for projects for twinning French-speaking initiatives to combat information disorder. Objective The general objective of the call for … [Read more...] about 5th Call for Projects: Twinning between French-speaking Initiatives 2025
Call for Proposals: India-Bhutan Foundation’s Program 2025
Deadline: 18-Apr-25 The India-Bhutan Foundation invites proposals from Bhutanese or Indian nationals/organizations seeking financial assistance for projects that enhance exchange and interaction among the peoples of India and Bhutan through activities in the educational, cultural, scientific, and … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: India-Bhutan Foundation’s Program 2025
Submissions open for Journalism Support Fund Program in Brazil
Deadline: 27-May-25 The Journalism Support Fund (FAJ) has the mission of strengthening journalistic ecosystems in Brazil, contributing to a more equitable, plural and sustainable environment in the production and dissemination of information. FAJ supports organizations that produce coverage … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Journalism Support Fund Program in Brazil
Grants to strengthen the Role and Capacities of Investigative Journalism in Kosovo
Deadline: 29-Apr-25 The Balkan Investigative Reporting Network is offering grants to provide opportunities for the public broadcaster, national and local televised media and online media who operate and work in Kosovo to implement actions that aim to produce new content for their respective … [Read more...] about Grants to strengthen the Role and Capacities of Investigative Journalism in Kosovo
Civic Hive’s Hack4Democracy Hackathon Program 2025
Deadline: 14-Apr-25 The Hack4Democracy is an annual hackathon bringing together CivicTech innovators, activists, and organizations across West Africa to create cutting-edge digital solutions for democratic engagement. Through the Hack4Democracy Hackathon, they are bringing civic-tech leaders … [Read more...] about Civic Hive’s Hack4Democracy Hackathon Program 2025
CFPs: EU Civil Society Facility & Media Programme for Kosovo
Deadline: 19-May-25 The European Commission (EC) is seeking proposals for the EU Civil Society Facility & Media Programme to strengthen participatory democracy, social cohesion and the EU integration and approximation process in Kosovo, through an enhanced contribution by civil society to the … [Read more...] about CFPs: EU Civil Society Facility & Media Programme for Kosovo
Open Call: Grant for supporting Georgia’s European Integration through CSOs and Initiative Groups
Deadline: 16-Apr-25 The Civil Society Foundation announces a grant competition within the framework of the “United for Georgia’s European Way” project, which is supported by the European Union and implemented by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS), the Civil Society Foundation (CSF), the … [Read more...] about Open Call: Grant for supporting Georgia’s European Integration through CSOs and Initiative Groups
EU-supported Grant competition for Civil Society Organizations and Initiative Groups (Georgia)
Deadline: 16-Apr-25 The Civil Society Foundation announces a grant competition within the framework of the “United for Georgia’s European Way” project, which is supported by the European Union and implemented by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS), the Civil Society Foundation (CSF), the … [Read more...] about EU-supported Grant competition for Civil Society Organizations and Initiative Groups (Georgia)
RFPs: Ford Foundation JustFilms Grants Program
Deadline: 10-Apr-25 Applications are now open for the Ford Foundation JustFilms Grants Program to support artist-driven, feature-length documentary films that creatively intersect with the social justice issues that are central to the Ford Foundation’s mission. All projects submitted for … [Read more...] about RFPs: Ford Foundation JustFilms Grants Program
