Deadline: 10-Jul-2026 The Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship is an elite early-career journalism programme focused on investigative reporting and fact-based storytelling. It combines newsroom experience at Reuters with academic support from Durham University’s Institute of Advanced Studies. The … [Read more...] about Applications open for Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship Program
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Ocean Awareness Contest 2026 – “Your Story, Our Ocean”
Deadline: 08-Jun-2026 The Ocean Awareness Contest, organized by Bow Seat Creative Action for Conservation, is an international youth-focused creative competition. It invites students to express their relationship with the ocean through storytelling, art, and multimedia formats. The contest aims to … [Read more...] about Ocean Awareness Contest 2026 – “Your Story, Our Ocean”
CFAs: Global Ability Photography Challenge for Persons with Disabilities
Deadline: 25-May-2026 The Global Ability Photography Challenge is a global inclusive photography initiative designed to empower persons with disabilities through visual storytelling. It provides a platform for creative expression, recognition, and visibility by encouraging participants to share … [Read more...] about CFAs: Global Ability Photography Challenge for Persons with Disabilities
Agog Open Call Climate Futures+ Immersive Media Grants (US)
Deadline: 12-Jun-2026 The Agog Open Call Climate Futures+ Immersive Media programme supports creative, technological, and research-driven projects that use immersive media to address climate challenges. It funds innovative experiences that combine storytelling, civic participation, and emerging … [Read more...] about Agog Open Call Climate Futures+ Immersive Media Grants (US)
Investigative Journalism Grants for Reporters and Media Outlets (United States)
Deadline: 14-Sep-2026 The Fund for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) provides grants to support investigative reporting projects across print, online, broadcast, documentaries, books, and podcasts. Funding supports public-interest journalism that uncovers wrongdoing and has a strong U.S. … [Read more...] about Investigative Journalism Grants for Reporters and Media Outlets (United States)
Apply Now: Seed Grants for Early Reporting (United States)
Deadline: 14-Sep-2026 The FIJ Seed Funding program supports early investigative journalism that exposes hidden wrongdoing and contributes to public accountability. It is designed to help journalists begin complex investigations by covering essential early-stage reporting costs. The programme … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Seed Grants for Early Reporting (United States)
CFPs: Development of a Citizen Engagement and Digital Platform (Lesotho)
Deadline: 18-May-2026 The UNDP Lesotho digital public participation and governance platform grant is a governance innovation initiative designed to improve citizen participation and government accountability through a digital platform. Implemented by the United Nations Development Programme, it … [Read more...] about CFPs: Development of a Citizen Engagement and Digital Platform (Lesotho)
Inspiring Asia Micro Film Festival 2026: Community Empowerment (Singapore)
Deadline: 06-Jul-2026 The Inspiring Asia Micro Film Festival 2026 Singapore edition is a regional storytelling platform that showcases micro films focused on social impact and community empowerment. It operates under the broader Inspiring Asia Micro Film Festival, which connects filmmakers across … [Read more...] about Inspiring Asia Micro Film Festival 2026: Community Empowerment (Singapore)
German-Japanese Fellowship Programme for Journalists
Deadline: 15-Jun-2026 The International Journalists’ Programmes (IJP) German–Japanese Fellowship Programme is a two-month media exchange initiative for journalists from Japan and Germany. It supports professional reporting, cross-cultural understanding, and research on key global issues such as … [Read more...] about German-Japanese Fellowship Programme for Journalists
RFAs: Strengthening Civil Society and Media for Democracy in Zimbabwe
Deadline: 06-Jul-2026 The European Commission has launched a €2 million funding call under the NDICI–Global Europe framework to strengthen civil society organisations and independent media in Zimbabwe. The programme supports democracy, freedom of expression, investigative journalism, digital … [Read more...] about RFAs: Strengthening Civil Society and Media for Democracy in Zimbabwe
2026 Community Empowerment Award (Hong Kong)
Deadline: 06-Jul-2026 The Inspiring Asia Micro Film Festival 2026 – Hong Kong is a regional edition of the Inspiring Asia platform that promotes storytelling centered on community empowerment. It encourages participants to use microfilms to highlight social issues, local initiatives, and … [Read more...] about 2026 Community Empowerment Award (Hong Kong)
Inspiring Asia Micro Film Festival’s Community Empowerment Award (Indonesia)
Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The Inspiring Asia Micro Film Festival 2026 is a regional film initiative that encourages participants to create impactful micro films centered on community empowerment. It focuses on storytelling that reflects how communities support each other, overcome challenges, and grow … [Read more...] about Inspiring Asia Micro Film Festival’s Community Empowerment Award (Indonesia)
Entries Open: AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards 2026
Deadline: 01-Aug-2026 The 2026 AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards recognize outstanding science journalism across print, digital, video, audio, and children’s media worldwide. The awards honor excellence in science reporting, in-depth investigations, magazine journalism, and multimedia … [Read more...] about Entries Open: AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards 2026
Request for Proposals: Artists for Projects in Government Schools in Karnataka (India)
Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The India Foundation for the Arts is inviting proposals under its Kali Kalisu programme to support arts-integrated learning projects in Karnataka government schools. The initiative promotes student-centered education using arts such as theater, music, visual arts, folklore, … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Artists for Projects in Government Schools in Karnataka (India)
Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program (Egypt)
Deadline: 15-Jul-2026 The Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program is a U.S. government-funded cultural and academic exchange initiative. It enables early-career educators from Egypt to improve their teaching skills, strengthen English language ability, and participate in … [Read more...] about Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program (Egypt)
Open Call for Felt Photographic Gallery – WOMAN Exhibition
Deadline: 07-Jun-2026 The Felt Photographic Gallery open call is an international photography submission opportunity for an exhibition centered on the theme “WOMAN.” It encourages photographers to present visual work that reflects personal and collective understandings of womanhood. The initiative … [Read more...] about Open Call for Felt Photographic Gallery – WOMAN Exhibition
Financial Support for Youth Resilience and Media Literacy (Moldova)
Deadline: 17-May-2026 The GLOBSEC initiative provides financial support to organisations in Moldova that aim to strengthen young people’s resilience against disinformation and foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI). The program focuses on empowering youth through education, … [Read more...] about Financial Support for Youth Resilience and Media Literacy (Moldova)
Open Call: Latvian Literature Grant Program for Publishers
Deadline: 31-May-2026 The Latvian Literature Translation Support Grant Program, administered by Latvian Literature and financed by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Latvia, provides financial support to foreign publishers for translating and publishing Latvian literary works … [Read more...] about Open Call: Latvian Literature Grant Program for Publishers
Communicators’ and Content Creators’ Workshop on Renewable Energy in Bhubaneswar (India)
Deadline: 05-Jun-2026 The Earth Journalism Network is organizing a renewable energy workshop in Bhubaneswar, Odisha (July 30–August 1, 2026) for communicators and content creators. The programme provides training in solutions journalism, social media storytelling, and renewable energy reporting, … [Read more...] about Communicators’ and Content Creators’ Workshop on Renewable Energy in Bhubaneswar (India)
Funding Available to Support Local Development Projects in Jamaica
Deadline: 05-Jun-2026 The High Commission of Canada in Jamaica has launched its annual call for proposals under the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). The program funds small-scale, high-impact community projects implemented by local partners in developing countries. It prioritizes … [Read more...] about Funding Available to Support Local Development Projects in Jamaica
Open Call for Scripted, Non-fiction and Content Development Projects (New Zealand)
Deadline: 21-May-2026 NZ On Air is investing in the creation of locally produced screen and audio content that reflects New Zealand’s identity, culture, and diversity. The funding supports both production and early-stage development of scripted and non-fiction content designed for broad … [Read more...] about Open Call for Scripted, Non-fiction and Content Development Projects (New Zealand)
Apply Now: Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism
Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism honours high-quality investigative and in-depth journalism that defends and promotes the foundational values of the European Union. It was established to support press freedom and recognize journalists who contribute to … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism
Call for Entries: EU Prize for Journalism (Georgia)
Deadline: 25-Sep-2026 The EU Prize for Journalism aims to strengthen professionalism and ethical standards in Georgian media. It encourages journalists to produce high-quality content that reflects democratic values and supports public interest reporting. The competition highlights … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: EU Prize for Journalism (Georgia)
Request for Applications: Young Climate Prize
Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The Young Climate Prize is an international programme designed to support young people who are actively leading climate action projects. It combines mentorship, education, and global exposure to help participants strengthen their impact in climate change mitigation and … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Young Climate Prize
Call for Applications: Art4Change Storytelling Fellowship 2026
Deadline: 29-May-2026 The Art4Change Storytelling Fellowship is a structured creative development program designed to empower young storytellers to document real-world innovation led by youth communities. It focuses on amplifying underreported narratives and showcasing how young people are shaping … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Art4Change Storytelling Fellowship 2026
2026 Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism
Deadline: 14-Jun-2026 The Kurt Schork Memorial Fund (KSMF) Awards celebrate journalists who deliver courageous and impactful reporting on underreported global issues. The 2026 edition marks the 25th anniversary of the awards, highlighting the importance of journalism in conflict zones, transitional … [Read more...] about 2026 Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism
Applications open for Visegrad+ Grants Development Programme
Deadline: 01-Jun-2026 The Visegrad+ Grant Programme funds international collaborative projects that strengthen democratization, development, and regional cooperation between Visegrad countries and partners in the Eastern Partnership and Western Balkans. It supports initiatives in areas such as … [Read more...] about Applications open for Visegrad+ Grants Development Programme
Apply now for ShinHan Postcard Art Contest
Deadline: 31-May-2026 The ShinHan Postcard Art Contest is an international creative competition designed to inspire young artists to imagine and visually express their future. Participants are asked to create a postcard-style artwork based on the theme:“A Postcard to Myself: 30 Years from Now – … [Read more...] about Apply now for ShinHan Postcard Art Contest
Request for Applications: ABP Journalism Award (Brazil)
Deadline: 15-Aug-2026 The ABP Journalism Award recognizes outstanding journalism in Brazil that raises awareness about mental health and reduces stigma related to psychiatric disorders. It offers cash prizes, national recognition, and an invitation to the Brazilian Congress of … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: ABP Journalism Award (Brazil)
Open Call: SCAN Tarragona Full Contact Event 2026
Deadline: 10-May-2026 Full Contact 2026 is an international photography platform under the SCAN Tarragona Festival that selects 12 emerging artists to present their work, gain expert feedback, and connect with global art professionals. The program is fully funded and includes accommodation, … [Read more...] about Open Call: SCAN Tarragona Full Contact Event 2026
Apply Now: Postcode Lottery Fund for Journalists
Deadline: 07-Aug-2026 The Postcode Lottery Fund for Journalists, managed by Free Press Unlimited and supported by the National Postcode Lottery, funds foreign reporting projects for Dutch-speaking journalists. It provides up to €4,000 for travel and accommodation costs to support high-quality … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Postcode Lottery Fund for Journalists
Applications open for Book Publishers Operating Grant (Canada)
Deadline: 01-Jun-2026 The Book Publishers Operating Grant provides financial support to eligible book and ebook publishers to strengthen operations, business development, and industry sustainability. Funding is calculated using a formula based on sales revenue and publishing output, … [Read more...] about Applications open for Book Publishers Operating Grant (Canada)
Apply for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Programme in Colombia
Deadline: 22-May-2026 UNICEF is requesting grant applications to strengthen mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS / SMAPS) services for children, adolescents, and vulnerable communities in the Chocó department of Colombia. The programme has an indicative budget of 80,000 and … [Read more...] about Apply for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Programme in Colombia
Open Call for Maestro Photo Contest
Deadline: 01-Jun-2026 The EISA Maestro Photography Contest 2026 is an international photography competition focused on the theme “travelling,” inviting photographers to submit either a single image or a 5–8 image series. It offers prizes up to €2,000 plus trophies, with submissions … [Read more...] about Open Call for Maestro Photo Contest
Submissions open for Contributor Program
Deadline: 31-May-2026 The Contributor Program is a 4-month media training and public policy engagement initiative for students and young professionals. It offers mentorship, editorial development, and PR support instead of a stipend, helping participants build visibility and careers … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Contributor Program
CANConnect Micro-grant Program Supporting Youth-Led Civic Projects (Canada)
Deadline: 31-May-2026 The CANConnect Micro-Grant Diversity supports youth in Canada to design and lead civic engagement projects that create community impact. Selected applicants can receive up to $1,000 along with mentorship to develop initiatives that promote civic awareness, inclusivity, and … [Read more...] about CANConnect Micro-grant Program Supporting Youth-Led Civic Projects (Canada)
Open Call: Applied Science for the Resilience and Recovery of Ukraine
Deadline: 11-May-2026 The National Research Foundation of Ukraine is funding applied research projects to support Ukraine’s resilience and recovery across industrial, environmental, biomedical, and digital sectors. The call offers up to UAH 310.8 million for projects delivering … [Read more...] about Open Call: Applied Science for the Resilience and Recovery of Ukraine
Call for Civic Education, Media and Election Observation in Politics (Madagascar)
Deadline: 28-Jul-2026 The European Commission is offering EUR 770,000 to support civic, political, and media education initiatives in Madagascar ahead of upcoming elections. The programme aims to strengthen electoral integrity, increase citizen participation, and combat misinformation. It focuses … [Read more...] about Call for Civic Education, Media and Election Observation in Politics (Madagascar)
Professional Development Grant for Environmental Journalism
Deadline: 20-Aug-2026 A European grant programme is offering €225,000 in 2026 to strengthen environmental investigative journalism through training, fellowships, and capacity-building projects. Organisations with relevant expertise can apply for funding across three rounds (€75,000 … [Read more...] about Professional Development Grant for Environmental Journalism
The U.S. Public Diplomacy Freedom 250 Grants Program
Deadline: 15-Jul-2026 The U.S. Department of State is accepting applications for the Public Diplomacy Freedom 250 Grants Program to strengthen partnerships in the Cook Islands and Niue. The programme funds projects (USD $10,000–$50,000) that promote economic cooperation, regional … [Read more...] about The U.S. Public Diplomacy Freedom 250 Grants Program
RFPs: Support to Human Rights, Democracy and Civil Society (Jordan)
Deadline: 14-Jun-2026 The European Commission has launched a restricted 2026 call for proposals to strengthen human rights, democracy, and civil society engagement in Jordan. With a total budget of EUR 3 million, the programme supports media freedom and civil society development through two … [Read more...] about RFPs: Support to Human Rights, Democracy and Civil Society (Jordan)
Request for Applications: Pascal Decroos Fund (Belgium)
Deadline: 06-Aug-2026 The Journalismfund Europe offers the Pascal Decroos Fund to support investigative journalism in Dutch-language media in Belgium. With a total budget of €270,000 in 2026, the fund supports original, in-depth, and socially relevant reporting in Flanders. Both emerging and … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Pascal Decroos Fund (Belgium)
RFPs: Environmental Investigative Journalism Grant Programme
Deadline: 06-Aug-2026 The Environmental Investigative Journalism Programme funds cross-border teams of journalists to investigate environmental issues linked to European interests. With a total 2026 budget of €1.2 million, the programme supports reporting on climate change, … [Read more...] about RFPs: Environmental Investigative Journalism Grant Programme
CFPs: Strengthening Frontline Media for Resilient Communities (Ukraine)
Deadline: 11-May-2026 The FAIR Media Ukraine Grants, funded by the European Union and implemented by Internews International, provide approximately €15,000 to local Ukrainian media outlets in frontline regions. The program supports the production of reliable public-interest journalism, … [Read more...] about CFPs: Strengthening Frontline Media for Resilient Communities (Ukraine)
Open Call for Embassy-Funded Human Rights Projects (Sri Lanka)
Deadline: 06-May-2026 The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Sri Lanka is inviting applications for human rights projects for 2026/27, with funding of up to €20,000 per project. The call prioritizes freedom of expression, internet freedom, independent journalism, and gender equality. … [Read more...] about Open Call for Embassy-Funded Human Rights Projects (Sri Lanka)
Grants for Creatives and Artistic Practitioners
Deadline: 29-May-2026 The Goethe-Institut offers a €6,000 grant for artists and creatives to reinterpret cultural heritage narratives across Southern Africa and Europe. The six-month programme includes a narrative retreat, collaborative sessions, and public presentations. It supports intercultural … [Read more...] about Grants for Creatives and Artistic Practitioners
Content Vienna: Grant Competition for Digital Design (Austria)
Deadline: 20-May-2026 The Content Vienna Competition awards funding to innovative digital projects exploring technologies like AI, XR, games, and Web3. Selected projects receive up to €10,000, with additional special prizes and bonuses. The competition supports creatives based in Vienna working on … [Read more...] about Content Vienna: Grant Competition for Digital Design (Austria)
Call for Applications: Journalism Grant Program (Philippines)
Deadline: 02-May-2026 The Philippine Rotary Magazine Herminio Esguerra and Michelle Joyce Ambray Journalism Grant provides up to ₱100,000 per year to support Filipino students pursuing journalism. It combines financial aid, mentorship, internships, and long-term professional development. The … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Journalism Grant Program (Philippines)
“30 Under 30” Awards for Young News Media Professionals
Deadline: 19-Jun-2026 The INMA 30 Under 30 Awards recognizes outstanding young professionals under the age of 30 working in the global news media industry. It highlights early career achievements, innovation, and leadership potential across key media functions. The program selects … [Read more...] about “30 Under 30” Awards for Young News Media Professionals
RFAs: Rainforest Investigations Network Fellowship Program
Deadline: 22-May-2026 The Pulitzer Center Rainforest Investigations Network Fellowship 2026 supports investigative journalists working on deforestation, climate change, and environmental governance. This fully funded, yearlong remote fellowship provides salary support, reporting funds, and advanced … [Read more...] about RFAs: Rainforest Investigations Network Fellowship Program
