Deadline: 31-Aug-2025 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization invites eligible organizations to submit activity proposals under the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (2024–2033), aiming to activate science for inclusive sustainable … [Read more...] about RFAs: International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development
Latest Grants and Resources for Media and Development
View the latest grant funding and resources in the area of Media and Development for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.
Applications open for Ocean Reporting Fellowships (3rd Cohort)
Deadline: 12-Sep-2025 The Pulitzer Center’s Ocean Reporting Network is now accepting applications for its 2025–2026 fellowship program, offering journalists the opportunity to spend up to a year working on an in-depth or investigative ocean story. The program aims to expand and diversify the … [Read more...] about Applications open for Ocean Reporting Fellowships (3rd Cohort)
Mondriaan Fund announces Art Media Grant Program
Deadline: 02-Oct-2025 The Art Media grant, offered by the Mondriaan Fund, supports initiatives that stimulate engagement with and discourse on contemporary visual art in the Netherlands and the Caribbean part of the Kingdom. It is intended for platforms, curators, content creators, critics, and … [Read more...] about Mondriaan Fund announces Art Media Grant Program
Seed Grants for Media Outlets to Cover Natural Resource Management and Green Growth in Nepal 2025
Deadline: 21-Aug-2025 Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is offering six seed grants and mentorship to selected media outlets in Nepal as part of the Media for Inclusive Green Growth (MIGG) in Nepal project and EJN’s Asia-Pacific project, funded by the European Union and Sida. The … [Read more...] about Seed Grants for Media Outlets to Cover Natural Resource Management and Green Growth in Nepal 2025
Applications open for Media Forward Fund – General Funding Line
Deadline: 22-Aug-2025 The Media Forward Fund supports media organizations working for the common good that aim to improve their financial sustainability through a specific project. It focuses on closing gaps in reporting, particularly with approaches that differ from existing practices in the … [Read more...] about Applications open for Media Forward Fund – General Funding Line
Mondriaan Fund Publication Grant Program
Deadline: 28-Aug-2025 The Publication grant from the Mondriaan Fund supports visual artists and publishers in producing special and innovative publications about the work of living visual artists from the Netherlands or the Caribbean part of the Kingdom. These publications aim to increase … [Read more...] about Mondriaan Fund Publication Grant Program
Open Call for Grant Proposals: Sustaining Public Interest Media in Uncertain Times
Deadline: 17-Aug-2025 The International Fund has opened a new call for proposals to support independent media in Ukraine, Armenia, and Moldova. The initiative, titled Sustaining Public Interest Media in Uncertain Times, aims to address the severe financial crisis affecting media outlets in the … [Read more...] about Open Call for Grant Proposals: Sustaining Public Interest Media in Uncertain Times
Submissions open for HMGCC Co-Creation Challenge: Synthetic Environment Tools to Predict Behaviour (UK)
Deadline: 04-Sep-2025 HMGCC Co-Creation’s latest challenge aims to evaluate tools that create synthetic environments to simulate how populations might respond to situations such as widespread disinformation or terrorism. Organisations can apply for one or both workstreams. The first involves … [Read more...] about Submissions open for HMGCC Co-Creation Challenge: Synthetic Environment Tools to Predict Behaviour (UK)
Apply for Digital Transformation Support to UNDP Country Offices in Asia Pacific (Thailand)
Deadline: 20-Aug-2025 UNDP is inviting applications for the Regional Innovation and Digital (RID) Program to help countries build sustainable digital ecosystems aligned with its Digital Strategy. The program uses approaches like “Digital by Design” and “Digital Portfolio” while fostering … [Read more...] about Apply for Digital Transformation Support to UNDP Country Offices in Asia Pacific (Thailand)
Independent Media Grants for Democratic Dialogue in Ukraine
Deadline: 01-Sep-2025 The IMS (International Media Support), under the REACH: Media Partnerships for Accountability and Trust program, is inviting Ukrainian public interest media outlets to apply for media grants. These outlets should focus on serving the community, safeguarding the public … [Read more...] about Independent Media Grants for Democratic Dialogue in Ukraine
Call for Applications: McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism
Deadline: 13-Oct-2025 The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism invites journalists with strong ideas for impactful stories that “Follow the Money” to apply for editorial and financial support. It is designed for those who need time and resources to produce significant investigative or … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism
Call for Proposals: Selection of Local NGO Partners to Implement Social Media Campaign (Ethiopia)
Deadline: 15-Aug-2025 MeCAHT—Media Coalition and Awareness to Halt Trafficking, under the “Migration and Mobility Dialogue (MMD III)” programme funded by the European Union and ICMPD, is inviting applications from one NGO in Ethiopia to join a capacity-building programme on social media … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Selection of Local NGO Partners to Implement Social Media Campaign (Ethiopia)
European Research and Mobility Grants for European Studies
Deadline: 19-Sep-2025 The Fundación Academia is inviting applications for its European Research and Mobility Grants aimed at researchers working on their doctoral thesis. This call offers 10 “Carlos V European Award” European Research and Mobility Grants for European Studies, following Decree … [Read more...] about European Research and Mobility Grants for European Studies
Apply Now: Data Science and Machine Learning Program (Saudi Arabia)
Deadline: 18-Aug-2025 This program is designed to enhance knowledge and provide practical experience in the field of Data Science. Focus: Exploring the stages of a data project lifecycle, from problem identification to analysis-based recommendations. Understanding data science fundamentals, … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Data Science and Machine Learning Program (Saudi Arabia)
Call for Submissions: Kirloskar Art Grant (India)
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025 The S. L. Kirloskar CSR Foundation has announced the Kirloskar Art Grant, reflecting the Kirloskar Group’s commitment to using art and culture as tools for meaningful societal transformation. This annual grant is dedicated to supporting lens-based practitioners who push the … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: Kirloskar Art Grant (India)
Celebrating 250 Years of American Legacy through Public Diplomacy Programs (Lebanon)
Deadline: 02-Sep-2025 The U.S. Embassy in Beirut, through the Public Diplomacy Section, has launched the “Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary” Annual Program Statement (APS) to support innovative projects that highlight American history and the enduring relationship between the United States … [Read more...] about Celebrating 250 Years of American Legacy through Public Diplomacy Programs (Lebanon)
South-to-South AI Accountability CoLab’s Microgrants Program
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025 The Pulitzer Center has launched the South to South AI Accountability CoLab Microgrants Program to strengthen the connection between civil society and AI accountability reporting in the Global South. This initiative supports a more informed and transparent approach to AI … [Read more...] about South-to-South AI Accountability CoLab’s Microgrants Program
(Re)present: African Feminist Perspectives on Representation
Deadline: 24-Aug-2025 African Feminisms – Rights, Representation, Resources is inviting proposals from African artists, collectives, and creative practitioners for digital artworks to be exhibited on the House of African Feminisms website and at the African Feminisms symposium in 2026. The … [Read more...] about (Re)present: African Feminist Perspectives on Representation
Exhibition Publication Grants (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 The Paul Mellon Centre offers Exhibition Publication Grants each autumn to help organisations cover the costs of producing publications related to exhibitions. These grants are designed to support the creation of exhibition catalogues focused on British art and architecture … [Read more...] about Exhibition Publication Grants (United Kingdom)
Applications open for Mental Health Short Film Grant
Deadline: 09-Sep-2025 Voices with Impact has announced its Mental Health Short Film Grant, inviting filmmakers to submit proposals exploring the theme of Coping, Connection, and Community through the lens of mental health. The interpretation of this theme is open-ended, and filmmakers are … [Read more...] about Applications open for Mental Health Short Film Grant
Call for Proposals: Small Grants for LGBTIQ+ Community-Led Rapid Response and Advocacy in Asia-Pacific
Deadline: 15-Aug-2025 The APCOM Foundation, through its “LGBTQI+ Emergency Support Fund” project, is launching a Small Grants Call to support LGBTIQ+ community-led organisations and initiative groups across the Asia-Pacific region. The goal is to help these groups respond swiftly and effectively … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Small Grants for LGBTIQ+ Community-Led Rapid Response and Advocacy in Asia-Pacific
Call for Proposals: Supporting Independent Reporting on EU Affairs by European-level Newsrooms
Deadline: 29-Sep-2025 The European Commission is offering grants to support independent reporting on EU affairs by European-level newsrooms. This initiative aims to enhance the availability and consumption of pluralistic and independent news content about the EU, targeting specific audience … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Supporting Independent Reporting on EU Affairs by European-level Newsrooms
Open Call: Media Start Funding under Vienna Media Initiative (Austria)
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 If you're a media founder developing new media products and aiming to make them market-ready, the Media Start Funding under the Vienna Media Initiative may be the support you need. This funding opportunity is designed for those creating economically sustainable media … [Read more...] about Open Call: Media Start Funding under Vienna Media Initiative (Austria)
Open Call: Resilience Incubator for Independent Media in Brazil and Colombia
Deadline: 15-Aug-2025 Independent media outlets in Brazil and Colombia are invited to apply for a new programme designed to build long-term resilience in journalism amid economic and technological challenges. The initiative, led by Thomson Media, is called the Resilience Incubator and runs for … [Read more...] about Open Call: Resilience Incubator for Independent Media in Brazil and Colombia
Open Call for Archival and Cultural Institutions
Deadline: 12-Aug-2025 The Embassy of France in South Africa, Lesotho, and Malawi, in collaboration with the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS) and Electric South, is launching a new initiative to transform heritage experiences through immersive storytelling. Archival and cultural … [Read more...] about Open Call for Archival and Cultural Institutions
Apply Now: Environmental Journalism Programme (Europe)
Deadline: 16-Oct-2025 Applications are now open for the Environmental Journalism Programme, which supports cross-border teams of professional journalists and media outlets in investigating environmental issues linked to European affairs. The programme focuses on uncovering illegal, unreported, … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Environmental Journalism Programme (Europe)
Call for Applications: Gender + AI Reporting Fellowship (Kenya)
Deadline: 20-Aug-2025 Women journalists in Kenya who are eager to explore the potential of AI in storytelling now have an exciting opportunity through the Gender + AI Fellowship. This program, launched by the AWJP and DW Akademie, is designed for journalists interested in learning how AI tools … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Gender + AI Reporting Fellowship (Kenya)
Small Grants for LGBT Community-Led Rapid Response and Advocacy
Deadline: 15-Aug-2025 The Eurasian Coalition on Health, Rights, Gender and Sexual Diversity (ECOM), in partnership with the APCOM Foundation, has launched a Small Grants Call under the “LGBTQI+ Emergency Support Fund.” This initiative aims to support LGBT community-led organizations and … [Read more...] about Small Grants for LGBT Community-Led Rapid Response and Advocacy
Entries open for Journalist-in-Residence Fellowship
Deadline: 25-Aug-2025 Are you a Dutch-speaking journalist with a strong interest in academic research? The Journalist-in-Residence Fellowship offers a chance to work full-time for five months on a major journalistic project within an inspiring and interdisciplinary academic environment. This … [Read more...] about Entries open for Journalist-in-Residence Fellowship
Elevate: First Nations Storytelling and Literature Fund in Australia
Deadline: 02-Sep-2025 Creative Australia is inviting applications for the Elevate: First Nations Storytelling and Literature Fund. This grant supports the development of career pathways for First Nations individuals and groups working in the literature sector. Projects may involve capacity … [Read more...] about Elevate: First Nations Storytelling and Literature Fund in Australia
Entries open for AU Media Fellowship Programme 3.0 in Africa
Deadline: 14-Aug-2025 The African Union Media Fellowship Programme supports Africans in telling their own stories—by Africans, for Africa, and for the world. It promotes credible storytelling that aligns with Africa’s development goals under Agenda 2063, aiming to foster professional growth, … [Read more...] about Entries open for AU Media Fellowship Programme 3.0 in Africa
CFPs: Fighting Discrimination against LGBTIQ People and Promoting LGBTIQ Equality
Deadline: 23-Oct-2025 The European Commission is now accepting proposals under the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Value Programme (CERV) to promote equality and combat racism, xenophobia, and all other forms of discrimination. This initiative specifically welcomes projects that address challenges … [Read more...] about CFPs: Fighting Discrimination against LGBTIQ People and Promoting LGBTIQ Equality
Submissions open for Pollicy Fellowship in Africa
Deadline: 04-Aug-2025 Pollicy has announced the launch of three fellowship tracks aligned with their mission to promote a safe, joyful, and just digital world. The fellowship is designed as a launchpad for emerging African thinkers, creatives, technologists, and community organizers who aim to … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Pollicy Fellowship in Africa
Individual Grants for Materials Preparation and Mentoring (Ukraine)
Deadline: 04-Aug-2025 The Fondation Hirondelle (Switzerland) and the Institute for Regional Press and Information (IRMI, Ukraine) have launched the Second Open Call for Applications to award individual grants to 20 regional journalists. These grants aim to support the production of stories … [Read more...] about Individual Grants for Materials Preparation and Mentoring (Ukraine)
Apply Now: Lincoln Prize for Journalism on Urban Policy, Sustainable Development, and Climate Change
Deadline: 12-Aug-2025 The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy is inviting journalists from across Latin America to take part in the fourth edition of the "Lincoln Prize for Journalism on Urban Policy, Sustainable Development, and Climate Change." This competition encourages investigative and … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Lincoln Prize for Journalism on Urban Policy, Sustainable Development, and Climate Change
Strengthening Societal Resilience against Information Manipulation and Disinformation in the Eastern Partnership
Deadline: 08-Sep-2025 The European Commission (EC) has launched a new call for proposals to strengthen societal resilience against information manipulation and disinformation in the Eastern Partnership region. The overall goal is to equip societies with stronger tools and capacities to detect, … [Read more...] about Strengthening Societal Resilience against Information Manipulation and Disinformation in the Eastern Partnership
Call for Proposals: UNDP Small Grants in Kyrgyzstan
Deadline: 11-Aug-2025 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched a call for proposals for NGOs operating in the Kyrgyz Republic to implement small grants projects. The initiative is part of a broader effort to prevent violent extremism in the country by engaging a wide range … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: UNDP Small Grants in Kyrgyzstan
India in Numbers – Story of Progress Vlog Contest
Deadline: 10-Aug-2025 The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), in partnership with MyGov, is hosting a Vlog-Making Contest for students, teachers, and researchers. The theme of the contest is "India in Numbers: Story of Progress." Participants are invited to create 1–2 … [Read more...] about India in Numbers – Story of Progress Vlog Contest
Apply for Huawei Munich Tech Arena Programme
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 Huawei invites students to participate in the Munich Tech Arena Programme by joining one of two exciting competitions: "Head and ear parameters estimation from a set of multiple-viewpoint images" or "Pre- and post-processing for improving video compression." Participants can … [Read more...] about Apply for Huawei Munich Tech Arena Programme
Call for Applications: Building Resilience in the Eastern Neighbourhood Programme (Moldova)
Deadline: 11-Aug-2025 The Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) is inviting civil society organisations in Moldova to apply for funding under the UK-funded Building Resilience in the Eastern Neighbourhood II (BREN II) programme. This programme is focused on improving human security for … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Building Resilience in the Eastern Neighbourhood Programme (Moldova)
Call for Submissions: One World Media Fellowship
Deadline: 20-Aug-2025 Applications are now open for the One World Media Fellowship, designed to support and promote global journalism and documentary filmmaking. The fellowship helps emerging storytellers create original pieces from the global south by offering mentoring, industry connections, … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: One World Media Fellowship
Request for Applications: Amazon Film Grant
Deadline: 20-Aug-2025 One World Media has launched a new film grant for journalists and filmmakers working on environmental stories in South America. This opportunity is aimed at storytellers based in or reporting on the Amazon region, with a focus on creating a short documentary. The grant … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Amazon Film Grant
Apply Now: Local News Accelerator Program
Deadline: 24-Aug-2025 If you're a local publisher looking for ways to monetize your content, adapt to shifting consumer habits, or navigate rapid technological change, the IPI Local News Accelerator could be the right opportunity for you. The Local News Accelerator is a four-month program … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Local News Accelerator Program
Communicators’ Workshop on Non-Economic Loss and Damage in the Sundarbans – India
Deadline: 10-Aug-2025 The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is inviting communicators to participate in a media workshop focused on Non-Economic Loss and Damage (NELD) resulting from climate change. The workshop will take place in the Sundarbans from 18 to 20 September 2025. It aims to deepen … [Read more...] about Communicators’ Workshop on Non-Economic Loss and Damage in the Sundarbans – India
Applications open for Integration Fund in Ireland
Deadline: 31-Jul-2025 The Integration Fund aims to support communities across Ireland in promoting the integration of migrants, with a special focus on International Protection Applicants (IPAs). The 2025 fund will assist communities in playing a more active role in supporting both adult and … [Read more...] about Applications open for Integration Fund in Ireland
Film Production Grant for Art Film and Creative Documentary Projects (Bhutan)
Deadline: 18-Aug-2025 The Bhutan InfoComm and Media Authority (BICMA) has launched the second phase of the Film Production Grant. This initiative supports the production of feature-length art films—both fiction and creative documentary—that highlight Bhutan’s unique cultural identity, encourage … [Read more...] about Film Production Grant for Art Film and Creative Documentary Projects (Bhutan)
Open Call for Art and Tech Program (Finland)
Deadline: 22-Aug-2025 The Aalto Creatives Art & Tech Open Call 2025 invites artists, designers, game developers, and creative professionals to apply with innovative projects that combine technology and art. This initiative supports groundbreaking ideas that use digitalisation to advance the … [Read more...] about Open Call for Art and Tech Program (Finland)
Open Call: COEs Bridging Social Sciences, Humanities, Science and Technology Program (India)
Deadline: 29-Aug-2025 The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has announced a call for proposals to establish Centres of Excellence (CoEs) that bridge Social Sciences and Humanities with Science and Technology. The initiative is designed to support innovative research addressing … [Read more...] about Open Call: COEs Bridging Social Sciences, Humanities, Science and Technology Program (India)
Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists (United States)
Deadline: 03-Sep-2025 The National Press Foundation is offering two fully funded fellowships for U.S.-based journalists to attend the Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists. The event will be held at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania from October 20 to 22, 2025. The … [Read more...] about Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists (United States)
Breaking Down Barriers to Health Services in South Asia: A Reporting Training Programme
Deadline: 03-Aug-2025 If you are a young journalist or media contributor from Nepal, India, or Bangladesh interested in driving social change, a new training opportunity may be for you. The Thomson Reuters Foundation and the Global Fund are launching a dual track training course called Breaking … [Read more...] about Breaking Down Barriers to Health Services in South Asia: A Reporting Training Programme
