Deadline: 05-Oct-2025 The Rowell Fund for Tibet is now accepting applications for its 2026 grant cycle to support Tibetans who can make a significant impact in their communities or reach an international audience in the fields of visual arts, media, literature, environmental conservation, and … [Read more...] about Apply Now: The Rowell Fund for Tibet
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.
Entries open for Solomon Media Lab’s Workshop in Greece
Deadline: 11-Sep-2025 The Earth Journalism Network invites journalists to a two-day workshop on fish farming in Greece, taking place on September 18 in Athens and September 19 on the island of Poros. This workshop offers a unique opportunity for journalists to explore one of Greece’s most … [Read more...] about Entries open for Solomon Media Lab’s Workshop in Greece
Media Training Program to Serve Immigrant Communities (US)
Deadline: 12-Oct-2025 The Documented is excited to announce the Media Training Program supporting local newsrooms across the United States and its territories, helping them better serve immigrant communities. The 2026 Building Bridges: An Immigrant Media Training Program will offer a … [Read more...] about Media Training Program to Serve Immigrant Communities (US)
Apply Now: FASPE Journalism Fellowship Program
Deadline: 04-Jan-2026 Applications are now open for the FASPE Journalism Fellowship Program to critically examine constructs, current developments and issues that raise ethical concerns in their professions in contemporary settings in which they work. FASPE then draws on these historical … [Read more...] about Apply Now: FASPE Journalism Fellowship Program
CFAs: Production of Animated Videos – CBIT Project (Nepal)
Deadline: 14-Sep-2025 The World Wide Fund for Nature Nepal seeks the services of a consultant to create two animated videos (one 2–3 minutes and another 5 minutes) on “Capacity Building Initiative for Transparency (CBIT) and the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) in Nepal.” The CBIT project … [Read more...] about CFAs: Production of Animated Videos – CBIT Project (Nepal)
Call for Entries: Commonwealth Short Story Prize
Deadline: 01-Nov-2025 The search for some of the Commonwealth’s best short stories has begun again. Apply Now! The Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2026 is an annual award for unpublished short fiction administered and funded by the Commonwealth Foundation. The prize covers the Commonwealth … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Commonwealth Short Story Prize
Apply Now: Wild Wonder Micro Grant Program
Deadline: 29-Sep-2025 The Wild Wonder Micro Grant Program is now inviting creative and inspiring applications from individuals around the world who are passionate about sharing nature through the art of nature journaling. Rooted in curiosity, science, art, and community, the program offers … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Wild Wonder Micro Grant Program
Submissions open for Visegrad Grants Program
Deadline: 01-Oct-2025 The Visegrad Fund has opened its first call of 2025 for Visegrad Grants, offering a unique opportunity for organizations to foster regional collaboration across Central Europe. Projects can focus on one or more of the fund’s seven thematic areas: culture and common … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Visegrad Grants Program
Open Call for Visegrad+ Grants Program
Deadline: 01-Oct-2025 The International Visegrad Fund has opened the Visegrad+ Grants, aimed at driving transformation and democratization in countries across the Eastern Partnership and Western Balkans regions. This grant mechanism encourages creative collaboration between Visegrad Group … [Read more...] about Open Call for Visegrad+ Grants Program
Applications open for Digital News Transformation Fund in South Africa
Deadline: 21-Sep-2025 The Digital News Transformation Fund is now open for applications to help local and independent publishers grow digitally, produce impactful journalism, and build long-term sustainability. The fund's objectives are to deliver public-interest journalism, drive digital … [Read more...] about Applications open for Digital News Transformation Fund in South Africa
Submissions open for ALF Cultural and Intercultural Grants
Deadline: 20-Sep-2025 The Anna Lindh Foundation (ALF) has launched an open call inviting cultural and intercultural organizations across the Euro-Mediterranean region to bring vibrant creativity to Alexandria in late 2025. The Anna Lindh Foundation is inviting cultural and intercultural … [Read more...] about Submissions open for ALF Cultural and Intercultural Grants
Call for Nominations: Shine’s Mental Health Media Awards (Ireland)
Deadline: 21-Sep-2025 The Shine Media Awards are seeking submissions for exceptional media work that deals with stories related to mental health. The objective of the Awards is to give national recognition to media items which: foster greater public understanding of mental health issues and … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Shine’s Mental Health Media Awards (Ireland)
Call for Proposals: Norwegian Journalism Grant Programme
Deadline: 19-Sep-2025 The Fritt Ord Foundation is inviting applications for its Norwegian Journalism Grant Programme to help enable projects that can be important in the social debate and for as many citizens as possible. The Norwegian Journalism call is completely open in terms of topics. … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Norwegian Journalism Grant Programme
Open Call Platforms for Design-based Learning
Deadline: 17-Sep-2025 The Creative Industries Fund NL and the Cultural Participation Fund are launching a compelling grant opportunity for organizations that cultivate design skills among children and young people. This Open Call invites proposals for platforms that inspire creative … [Read more...] about Open Call Platforms for Design-based Learning
RFPs: Investigative Journalism Grant Programme (Belgium)
Deadline: 13-Nov-2025 The Pascal Decroos Fund is accepting applications for its Investigative Journalism Grant Programme to advance investigative journalism in Dutch-language media in Belgium. The programme awards grants to distinctive journalistic projects. The grant gives experienced as well … [Read more...] about RFPs: Investigative Journalism Grant Programme (Belgium)
CFPs: Local Cross-Border Investigative Journalism Project (Belgium and Netherlands)
Deadline: 13-Nov-2025 The Journalismfund Europe is requesting applications for its Local Cross-Border Investigative Journalism Project to address the shortage of local independent journalism by awarding grants to local investigative journalistic projects in Belgium and the Netherlands and by … [Read more...] about CFPs: Local Cross-Border Investigative Journalism Project (Belgium and Netherlands)
CFAs: Amani Africa Training Institute on the African Union 2025
Deadline: 12-Sep-2025 The Amani Africa Media and Research Services invites professionals to its fifth Training Institute on the African Union, scheduled for October 16 to 18, 2025, in Addis Ababa. At a critical juncture marked by new leadership and shifting global dynamics, this immersive … [Read more...] about CFAs: Amani Africa Training Institute on the African Union 2025
Transformational Knowledge on Democracies under Change Funding Programme (Germany)
Deadline: 09-Sep-2025 This Funding Programme addresses transformation processes of democracies in times of multiple crises and their societal impact. The Volkswagen Foundation's funding programme, "Transformational Knowledge on Democracies under Change," addresses the transformation processes … [Read more...] about Transformational Knowledge on Democracies under Change Funding Programme (Germany)
NOFO: National Digital Newspaper Program (United States)
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026 The National Endowment for the Humanities, in partnership with the Library of Congress, is offering a compelling chance for cultural institutions, universities, and archives to contribute to a vast digital archive of historic newspapers. This initiative, open to … [Read more...] about NOFO: National Digital Newspaper Program (United States)
Funding available for empowering School-Based Adolescent Movements (Kyrgyzstan)
Deadline: 05-Sep-2025 The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund is inviting civil society organizations (CSOs) to express interest in a powerful initiative aimed at empowering adolescent girls and boys across Kyrgyzstan through school-based media production and digital … [Read more...] about Funding available for empowering School-Based Adolescent Movements (Kyrgyzstan)
Write Room Wellington Screenwriter Residency Programme – New Zealand
Deadline: 20-Oct-2025 The Write Room Wellington in partnership with Toi Poneke Arts Centre, POP Film and the Wellington City Council Aho Tini are thrilled to invite applications from screenwriters for its annual residency. The aim of the programme is to support a writer to develop their work … [Read more...] about Write Room Wellington Screenwriter Residency Programme – New Zealand
Open Call: Media Training and Field Visit on Climate, Heritage, and Tourism in Mongolia
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has recently unveiled an exciting opportunity: a call for proposals centered on a media training workshop paired with a field visit exploring environmental, climate, and heritage themes. This initiative … [Read more...] about Open Call: Media Training and Field Visit on Climate, Heritage, and Tourism in Mongolia
Applications open for Catapult Development Grant Program
Deadline: 08-Sep-2025 Submissions are now open for the Catapult Development Grant Program. The focus of the Catapult Development Grant includes artful, compelling storytelling that moves you with a preference for character-driven narratives, originality of approach, content, and form with … [Read more...] about Applications open for Catapult Development Grant Program
Call for Applications: Fritt Ord’s Master’s Scholarship (Norway)
Deadline: 12-Sep-2025 Is your master's project about freedom of expression, public debate or journalism? The Fritt Ord Foundation has announced scholarships for master's projects that address freedom of expression in a legal sense and/or culture of expression in a broader, cultural sense. The … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Fritt Ord’s Master’s Scholarship (Norway)
IGC Sierra Leone Early-Career Local Researcher Fellowship
Deadline: 29-Aug-2025 The International Growth Centre is currently accepting applications for its IGC Sierra Leone Early-Career Local Researcher Fellowship to support emerging researchers in contributing to public policy. Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals relating to curriculum … [Read more...] about IGC Sierra Leone Early-Career Local Researcher Fellowship
Request for Proposals: Bob and Diane Fund Grant
Deadline: 21-Sep-2025 The Bob and Diane Fund seeks submissions from visual storytellers on stories about Alzheimer's Disease or dementia. The Bob and Diane Fund Grant is a $5,000 grant opportunity for visual storytellers who are working on projects about Alzheimer's Disease or dementia. The … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Bob and Diane Fund Grant
Apply Now: Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program (Botswana)
Deadline: 19-Sep-2025 The U.S. Embassy in Botswana is pleased to announce the competition for the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program for the 2026-27 academic year. The Embassy encourages interested candidates to submit proposals relating to curriculum development or research work that … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program (Botswana)
Open Call: Anna Politkovskaya-Arman Soldin Prize for Courage in Journalism
Deadline: 30-Aug-2025 The Anna Politkovskaya-Arman Soldin Prize for Courage in Journalism will be awarded for the third time in early November 2025, to coincide with the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. This prize aims to recognize the work of journalists and … [Read more...] about Open Call: Anna Politkovskaya-Arman Soldin Prize for Courage in Journalism
2nd Call for Independent Media Grants Program
Deadline: 18-Sep-2025 The Innovation. Media. Minds. Program, funded by the European Union (EU), is excited to announce the second call for Independent Media Grants aiming to support independent media/media organisations in the Western Balkans region to increase pluralism of expression, strengthen … [Read more...] about 2nd Call for Independent Media Grants Program
CFPs: CSO to Support the Development and Implementation of Media and CSO Joint Action Plan (Maldives)
Deadline: 27-Aug-2025 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched a new opportunity for a locally registered Civil Society Organization in the Maldives to support the development and implementation of a joint initiative between media practitioners and civil society actors focused … [Read more...] about CFPs: CSO to Support the Development and Implementation of Media and CSO Joint Action Plan (Maldives)
Reel Making Contest on PM-Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojana – India
Deadline: 13-Sep-2025 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in collaboration with MyGov invites entries for the Reel Making Contest for the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The competition seeks to promote awareness on solar adoption through creative visual storytelling. The themes for the … [Read more...] about Reel Making Contest on PM-Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojana – India
Open Call: AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism
Deadline: 08-Dec-2025 Applications are now open for the AACR June L. Biedler Prize to recognize and showcase outstanding examples of cancer journalism by individual professional journalists. The purpose of the prize is to raise awareness of the media's critical role in educating the public … [Read more...] about Open Call: AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism
RFAs: International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
