Deadline: 29-Apr-25 The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is offering reporting grants to journalists to support the production of in-depth stories on biodiversity. To ensure that local audiences have access to trusted, timely and accurate information on the current critical state of … [Read more...] about Earth Journalism Network’s Biodiversity Story Grants Program 2025
Latest Grants and Resources for Media and Development
Digital Tools Support Program for Media Organizations and Independent Journalists
Deadline: 7-Apr-25 The Arabi Facts Hub is pleased to announce the launch of the Digital Tools Support Program for Media Organizations and Independent Journalists. The program aims to empower media organizations and independent journalists across the Middle East and North Africa by providing … [Read more...] about Digital Tools Support Program for Media Organizations and Independent Journalists
Call for Concept Notes: The Doria Feminist Fund Grant in Recognition of Feminist Action
Deadline: 9-Apr-25 The Doria Feminist Fund's Grant in Recognition of Feminist Action is an integral part of the Doria Feminist Fund's holistic approach and theory of change in solidarity with emerging and intergenerational movements in North Africa through resources, acts of recognition, and … [Read more...] about Call for Concept Notes: The Doria Feminist Fund Grant in Recognition of Feminist Action
International Press Institute announces New Media Incubator
Deadline: 6-Jun-25 Applications are now open for the New Media Incubator Programme to support early-stage European media organizations in taking their news product to the next level by designing, launching and growing their organization. IPI’s New Media Incubator is an eight-month programme … [Read more...] about International Press Institute announces New Media Incubator
Pluralistic Media for Democracy Grant Programme
Deadline: 12-Jun-25 Do you want to reach an important niche audience or diversify your business model? Innovation is key to staying relevant as a media outlet. The Journalismfund Europe and International Media Support has announced the launch of an innovative project, "Pluralistic Media for … [Read more...] about Pluralistic Media for Democracy Grant Programme
RFAs: Professional Development Grants for Environmental Journalism (Europe)
Deadline: 22-May-25 The Journalismfund Europe has launched its Professional Development Grants for Environmental Journalism to support activities and services for environmental investigative journalism as a whole. It seeks to promote collective development to build the capacities of … [Read more...] about RFAs: Professional Development Grants for Environmental Journalism (Europe)
RFPs: Empower Civil Society as drivers of Change (Armenia)
Deadline: 5-May-25 The European Commission is requesting proposals to enhance the capacity and resilience of Armenian civil society organisations as trusted, independent and effective actors. Priorities The priorities of this call for proposals are: To enhance the capacity of … [Read more...] about RFPs: Empower Civil Society as drivers of Change (Armenia)
Funding and Mentorship for European Media Innovators
Deadline: 1-Apr-25 Applications are open for the second cycle of the Validation Booster programme, offering European media outlets, networks, and content creators the opportunity to test and refine their business ideas with expert support. Objectives and Scope The Validation Booster is a … [Read more...] about Funding and Mentorship for European Media Innovators
Call for Bids: British Embassy Zagreb Impact Fund 2025 to 2026
Deadline: 14-Apr-25 The British Embassy Zagreb invites organisations to submit proposals by projects demonstrating impact in areas of strengthening inter-community relations in Southeast Europe. Themes This year, the call will focus on organisations, projects and activities, which link to … [Read more...] about Call for Bids: British Embassy Zagreb Impact Fund 2025 to 2026
Call for Proposals: Safeguarding Civic Space in Mongolia
Deadline: 15-Apr-25 The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) is pleased to invite proposals for a small grant to support local partners in conducting advocacy around civic freedoms, particularly in relation to draft legislation on assembly, media freedom, and … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Safeguarding Civic Space in Mongolia
Call for proposals: Small Grants Program (Kyrgyzstan)
Deadline: 1-Apr-25 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announces a call for proposals and invites non-governmental organizations (NGOs) operating in the Kyrgyz Republic to submit applications for the implementation of small grants projects. The call for proposals for small grants … [Read more...] about Call for proposals: Small Grants Program (Kyrgyzstan)
Science and Data Journalism – Launch Grants
Deadline: 23-Mar-25 The Media Forward Fund, in cooperation with the Wissenschaftspressekonferenz e.V. (WPK), has launched its grant opportunity to support media organizations oriented towards the common good with the market launch of an untested, and thus new, offering, format, distribution … [Read more...] about Science and Data Journalism – Launch Grants
Connected Communities Fund (Ireland)
Deadline: 11-Apr-25 Rethink Ireland is currently accepting applications to build inclusive and resilient communities and strengthen social cohesion across Ireland. This €1.5 million fund is created by Rethink Ireland in partnership with Mason Hayes & Curran LLP and the Department of Rural … [Read more...] about Connected Communities Fund (Ireland)
SVCF Community Action Grants Program (United States)
Deadline: 31-Mar-25 Silicon Valley Community Foundation’s Community Action Grants Program identifies and supports organizations across issue areas to promote an equitable, economically secure and vibrant Silicon Valley. Focus Areas This application is open to organizations engaged in the … [Read more...] about SVCF Community Action Grants Program (United States)
Call for Proposals: Building Inclusive Democracy Initiative (Bhutan)
Deadline: 31-Mar-25 DW Akademie (DWA) and the Bhutan Centre for Media and Democracy (BCMD) are jointly implementing the European Union (EU)-funded project “Building Inclusive Democracy: Civil Society, Parliamentarians, Media, and Youth Strengthen Good Governance in Bhutan” (2024–2026). This … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Building Inclusive Democracy Initiative (Bhutan)
Open Call for Bodossaki Foundation’s PLATO Programme (Greece and Cyprus)
Deadline: 12-Jun-25 The programme “Protecting Democracy, Human Rights and the Rule of Law through an open civic space” (PLATO) aims is to protect, promote and raise awareness of EU rights & values by financially supporting Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Greece and the Republic of … [Read more...] about Open Call for Bodossaki Foundation’s PLATO Programme (Greece and Cyprus)
Next Challenge for Media & Journalism in the United States
Deadline: 18-Mar-25 The Next Challenge for Media & Journalism is a competition managed by American Public Media Group (“APMG”) that is intended to incentivize media innovation, increase media startup activity, and invest in a diverse group of visionary media founders. There are three 2025 … [Read more...] about Next Challenge for Media & Journalism in the United States
Story Grants to Report on Progress Toward the 30×30 Marine Conservation Target
Deadline: 1-Apr-25 Earth Journalism Network is offering reporting grants to journalists in coastal countries to support the production of in-depth stories on progress toward the 30x30 target, which stipulates that 30% of coastal and marine areas should be conserved by 2030. They aim to support … [Read more...] about Story Grants to Report on Progress Toward the 30×30 Marine Conservation Target
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Philippines
Deadline: 19-Mar-25 The Embassy of Canada in the Philippines is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries, which align with Global Affairs Canada’s thematic priority areas … [Read more...] about Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Philippines
Illinois Humanities Project Grants – Multiplier (United States)
Deadline: 17-Mar-25 Illinois Humanities’s Multiplier Grants support projects that represent partnerships of a wider scope, place-based community-building efforts, and/or coalition or network building efforts. Preference goes toward projects that impact under-funded, under-served communities, and … [Read more...] about Illinois Humanities Project Grants – Multiplier (United States)
CFPs: Nextgen Peacemakers Programme
Deadline: 24-Apr-25 The European Commission is inviting applications for the Nextgen Peacemakers Programme to strengthen sustainable, in-country capacities for effective conflict management and peacebuilding. Objectives and Priority Issues The specific objective of this call for proposal … [Read more...] about CFPs: Nextgen Peacemakers Programme
Open Call: John Templeton Foundation Grant Program
Deadline: 15-Aug-25 The John Templeton Foundation is requesting applications for its grant program to support interdisciplinary research and catalyzes conversations that inspire awe and wonder. Funding Areas Individual Freedom & Free Markets The Individual Freedom & Free … [Read more...] about Open Call: John Templeton Foundation Grant Program
Biodiversity Media Grants 2025
Deadline: 30-Mar-25 The Earth Journalism Network is offering grants to media organizations to support projects that strengthen media reporting on biodiversity issues. At both COP16 held in Cali, Colombia and COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan last year, biodiversity and climate experts urged … [Read more...] about Biodiversity Media Grants 2025
Open Call: Dag Hammarskjöld Journalism Fellowships
Deadline: 30-Mar-25 The Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists accepts applications from career print, television, radio or internet journalists from the mainly developing nations of Africa, Asia (including Pacific Island nations), Latin America/the Caribbean to cover deliberations of the United … [Read more...] about Open Call: Dag Hammarskjöld Journalism Fellowships
Grant Project Competition: Support for Development Cooperation in Recipient Countries (Latvia)
Deadline: 4-Apr-25 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched a grant project competition, “Support for Development Cooperation in recipient countries designated by the Republic of Latvia” for 2025 and invites to an informative meeting on the requirements of preparation and evaluation … [Read more...] about Grant Project Competition: Support for Development Cooperation in Recipient Countries (Latvia)
Сall for Project Proposals under Enabling Fund (Ukraine)
Deadline: 21-Mar-25 The British Embassy Kyiv invites proposals from non-profit organisations for project work under the Enabling Fund (EF) for the period from May 2025 to March 2026. The British Embassy Kyiv uses its Enabling Fund (EF) to complement work funded by the large-scale programmes in … [Read more...] about Сall for Project Proposals under Enabling Fund (Ukraine)
Professional Development Grants Programme for Environmental Journalism
Deadline: 22-May-25 Applications are now open for the Professional Development Grants Programme for Environmental Journalism. The grant facility supports enabling activities and supporting services for environmental investigative journalism as a whole. It seeks to promote collective … [Read more...] about Professional Development Grants Programme for Environmental Journalism
Call for Proposals: National Book Fund (US)
Deadline: 17-Mar-25 The ProLiteracy is inviting proposals to assist literacy and basic education programs by providing quality print materials through New Readers Press to enable educators to better serve the students in their program. The National Book Fund has supported programs with … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: National Book Fund (US)
Together in Action Project: Empowering Local Communities for Sustainable and Inclusive Futures
Deadline: 18-Apr-25 The European Association for Local Democracy (ALDA) is pleased to announce the Together in Action Project: Empowering Local Communities for Sustainable and Inclusive Futures. This proposal seeks to support initiatives that are aimed at fostering European Citizenship and at … [Read more...] about Together in Action Project: Empowering Local Communities for Sustainable and Inclusive Futures
Call for Proposals: Strengthening Independent Public Interest Journalism
Deadline: 2-Mar-25 Applications are now open for the Protection of the Euro Against Counterfeiting Program. Civitates strengthens media by supporting them on their growth path with a specific focus on organizational strengthening, business model development, editorial development, audience … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Strengthening Independent Public Interest Journalism
Call for Projects: Grants to Combat Disinformation in the Western Balkans
Deadline: 21-Mar-25 Canal France International (CFI) is launching a call for projects to support media outlets and civil society organizations in the Western Balkans in their efforts to combat disinformation and promote critical thinking, especially among young audiences. This Call for … [Read more...] about Call for Projects: Grants to Combat Disinformation in the Western Balkans
Apply for Storytelling with Data Fellowship
Deadline: 9-Mar-25 Equal Measures 2030 is offering its Storytelling with Data Fellowship to support gender advocates in seeing data as a tool they can wield—one that strengthens their storytelling, fuels their activism, and makes their demands for change impossible to ignore. Objectives The … [Read more...] about Apply for Storytelling with Data Fellowship
CFPs: Human Rights & Democracy Programme and CSO Programme in Mongolia 2025
Deadline: 3-Apr-25 The European Commission has launched its call for proposals combining Mongolia specific budget allocations under two thematic programmes with the main purpose of promoting the respect for human rights through the Human Rights and Democracy (HR&D programme) and enhancing … [Read more...] about CFPs: Human Rights & Democracy Programme and CSO Programme in Mongolia 2025
Call for Concept Notes: Mosaic’s Building Bridges Grant Program in the US
Deadline: 5-Mar-25 Mosaic is inviting you to submit concept notes for the Building Bridges Grant Program. Scope Building bridges across differences Mosaic’s 2025 grant cycle will support projects that expand the reach and influence of climate, conservation, and environmental health and … [Read more...] about Call for Concept Notes: Mosaic’s Building Bridges Grant Program in the US
Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund for Organisations in Australia
Deadline: 14-Apr-25 The Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund supports leading Australian creative organisations and key industry stakeholders with grants to create and deliver exceptional opportunities for Australian writers, journalists, editors, publishers, English and literacy teachers, and visual … [Read more...] about Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund for Organisations in Australia
Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award 2025
Deadline: 10-Mar-25 The Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award was created to honor the life and work of Pulitzer Prize-winning AP photographer and IWMF Courage in Journalism Award winner Anja Niedringhaus. With this Award, the IWMF celebrates the courageous work of women … [Read more...] about Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award 2025
Apply for American Express Leadership Academy
Deadline: 11-Aug-25 Are you ready to drive change forward in your organization and help grow the foundations needed for the future success of the non-profit sector? Apply for the American Express Leadership Academy to strengthen the non-profit sector by building the capacity of its … [Read more...] about Apply for American Express Leadership Academy
Doc Society launches Climate Story Fund Program 2025
Deadline: 10-Mar-25 The Doc Society has launched the Climate Story Fund Program to support compelling independent media storytelling and impact strategies from around that world that can help audiences envision the just transition, and activate them to make these visions a reality. They are … [Read more...] about Doc Society launches Climate Story Fund Program 2025
Spatial Thinking: Inspiring Action through Place- Based Solutions Grant Program
Deadline: 5-May-25 The National Geographic Society is accepting applications for Level I and Level II grants for the Spatial Thinking: Inspiring Action with Place-Based Solutions. This funding opportunity supports projects that identify a challenge related to a specific place and its unique … [Read more...] about Spatial Thinking: Inspiring Action through Place- Based Solutions Grant Program
Applications open for Australia Awards Scholarships in Bangladesh
Deadline: 30-Apr-25 Applications are now open for the Australia Awards Scholarships to promote prosperity, reduce poverty, and enhance political stability. Australia Awards scholarships are prestigious international awards offered by the Australian Government to the next generation of global … [Read more...] about Applications open for Australia Awards Scholarships in Bangladesh
Apply for Australia Awards Scholarship in Vietnam
Deadline: 30-Apr-25 Apply now for the Australia Awards Scholarship to promote prosperity, reduce poverty, and enhance political stability. Australia Awards scholarships are prestigious international awards offered by the Australian Government to the next generation of global leaders in … [Read more...] about Apply for Australia Awards Scholarship in Vietnam
CFPs: Capacity-Building Program to strengthen Civil Society Resilience
Deadline: 1-Mar-25 The Transatlantic Foundation (TF), in cooperation with the Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation program of the German Marshall Fund of the United States is launching a dedicated call for proposals for EaP CSOs to deliver capacity-building programs aimed at enhancing the … [Read more...] about CFPs: Capacity-Building Program to strengthen Civil Society Resilience
Virtual Media Workshop on Covering Great Apes and One Health in Africa
Deadline: 26-Feb-25 The Earth Journalism Network is hosting a virtual media workshop in early May for environmental journalists in range countries in Africa seeking to report on the threats faced by great apes, particularly the impact of disease and other health considerations, as well as … [Read more...] about Virtual Media Workshop on Covering Great Apes and One Health in Africa
Open Call: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Singapore)
Deadline: 30-Apr-25 The U.S. Embassy Singapore Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is pleased to announce the Annual Program Statement of the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program to support organizations or individuals that engage Singaporeans in activities that strengthen ties between the United … [Read more...] about Open Call: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Singapore)
Story Grants to support Reporting on the Marine Environment in Adriatic Region
Deadline: 27-Feb-25 The Earth Journalism Network is seeking applications for the Story Grants to support the production of in-depth reporting on current and emerging marine issues in the Adriatic Sea, with a focus on the Western Balkans. The Adriatic Sea is crucial to the Balkan region, both … [Read more...] about Story Grants to support Reporting on the Marine Environment in Adriatic Region
Call for Proposals: United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF)
Deadline: 28-Feb-25 Applications are now open for the United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) to support projects that strengthen the voice of civil society, promote human rights, and encourage the participation of all groups in democratic processes. The large majority of UNDEF funds go to local … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF)
Phillip and Edith Leonian Foundation’s Fund Program – US
Deadline: 15-Mar-25 The Phillip and Edith Leonian Foundation funds projects and programs related to the education, preservation, and dissemination of photography. These include, but are not limited to: education programs for K-12 students or adults; professional development programs such as … [Read more...] about Phillip and Edith Leonian Foundation’s Fund Program – US
Multicultural Initiatives Fund for Major Projects (Canada)
Deadline: 1-Apr-25 The SaskCulture is inviting applications to advance cross-cultural engagement in Saskatchewan by supporting projects that encourage people to share, learn and engage in impactful efforts. Priorities Priority will be given to projects that: take place in the … [Read more...] about Multicultural Initiatives Fund for Major Projects (Canada)
Waitematā Accommodation Grant (New Zealand)
Deadline: 14-Mar-25 The Auckland Council is pleased to announce the Waitematā Accommodation Grant for accommodation grants to cover rental and/or lease payments, Auckland Council rates and regular, ongoing venue hire costs. Priorities Higher Priorities The Waitematā Local Board will … [Read more...] about Waitematā Accommodation Grant (New Zealand)
Sub-Grants to Support Local Media Outlets in Albania – Second Round
Deadline: 3-Mar-25 The Balkan Investigative Reporting Network Albania is launching a second call for sub-grants in support of local media outlets in Albania (NGOs), which will provide them with technical, editorial and financial resources to report independently, ethically and in a … [Read more...] about Sub-Grants to Support Local Media Outlets in Albania – Second Round
