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Apply for Community Resilience and Child Rights Support (Gambia)

Deadline: 12-Sep-26 The UNICEF initiative in The Gambia seeks to engage faith-based organizations and religious leaders to protect children’s rights, strengthen community resilience, and promote peaceful civic participation during the country’s electoral period. With an indicative budget of … [Read more...] about Apply for Community Resilience and Child Rights Support (Gambia)

Call for Proposals: Photo and Video Production Services for HEALTHPRO Phase II Project (Sudan)

Deadline: 26-Sep-26 The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) is inviting qualified Sudan-based providers to submit tenders for photo and video production services under the HEALTHPRO Phase II project. The estimated contract value is €45,000 excluding VAT, with an … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Photo and Video Production Services for HEALTHPRO Phase II Project (Sudan)

Call for Proposals – ICH Creative Content Contest 2026 (Malaysia)

Deadline: 09-Sep-26 UNESCO is seeking a qualified Malaysia-based organization to design and implement an Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Creative Content Contest in Kelantan. The initiative will engage young filmmakers and digital content creators in documenting and promoting … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals – ICH Creative Content Contest 2026 (Malaysia)

Elevate: Supporting First Nations Storytelling and Literature in Australia

Deadline: 15-Sep-26 The Elevate: First Nations Storytelling and Literature Fund supports Australian First Nations writers, poets, editors, illustrators, journalists, arts workers, and literature-sector groups to develop their careers and create, publish, and promote First Nations … [Read more...] about Elevate: Supporting First Nations Storytelling and Literature in Australia

Call for Proposals: Fisheries Story Grant Program (Liberia)

Deadline: 09-Sep-26 The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) is offering Fisheries Story Grants of up to US$500 to journalists and media practitioners in Liberia’s nine coastal counties. The grants support evidence-based and ethical stories on fisheries transparency, illegal … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Fisheries Story Grant Program (Liberia)

Open Call: SCOPE Small Grants Program (Moldova)

Deadline: 30-Sep-26 The SCOPE Small Grants Program provides grants of €12,500 to €16,700 to local and community-level civil society organizations in Moldova working to strengthen democratic participation, civic engagement, human rights, and public oversight during the country's … [Read more...] about Open Call: SCOPE Small Grants Program (Moldova)

Mi Tierra, Mi Triunfo: Colombians Thriving After Their Return

Deadline: 31-Aug-2026 The U.S. Embassy in Bogotá is seeking proposals for a media production project that documents the experiences of Colombians who have returned from the United States or remained in Colombia despite migration pressures. The initiative offers awards of … [Read more...] about Mi Tierra, Mi Triunfo: Colombians Thriving After Their Return

CFAs: Storytelling and Artistic Commission Grants

Deadline: 28-Aug-2026 The Storytelling and Artistic Commission Grants support creative entrepreneurs in Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa to develop projects exploring digital rights, privacy, Big Tech, and the impact of technology on African life. The program offers 20 … [Read more...] about CFAs: Storytelling and Artistic Commission Grants

CFAs: Sin Rutas, Sin Recursos: Hitting Criminal Networks Where It Hurts Grant (Colombia)

Deadline: 31-Aug-2026 The U.S. Mission to Colombia is inviting investigative journalists, media organizations, and other eligible applicants to propose data-driven visual storytelling projects examining how reduced illegal migration can affect criminal networks, local communities, … [Read more...] about CFAs: Sin Rutas, Sin Recursos: Hitting Criminal Networks Where It Hurts Grant (Colombia)

Applications Open for EFCSN Emergency Response Microgrants

Deadline: 31-Dec-2026 The EFCSN Emergency Response Microgrants provide rapid financial support to certified fact-checking organisations and teams in the European Union and DEP-associated countries. Funded through the FACTEUR project, the microgrants support English-language … [Read more...] about Applications Open for EFCSN Emergency Response Microgrants

Training for African Journalists on Reporting Payment Systems and Financial Inclusion

Deadline: 30-Aug-2026 The AfricaNenda Foundation is offering specialized training for African journalists who want to strengthen their reporting on digital payments, fintech, financial inclusion, and instant payment systems. The programme combines practical journalism training with … [Read more...] about Training for African Journalists on Reporting Payment Systems and Financial Inclusion

Nominations Open: AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism

Deadline: 07-Dec-2026 The AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism recognizes professional journalists who produce accurate, compelling stories that improve public understanding of cancer, cancer research, cancer advocacy, or cancer policy. The 2026 prize offers an … [Read more...] about Nominations Open: AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism

Digital Skills and Rights Training for Young Somali Women in Mogadishu

Deadline: 27-Aug-2026 The Digital Skills and Rights training program by Digital Shelter supports young Somali women in Mogadishu with practical training in graphic design, visual storytelling, digital rights, and online civic engagement. The program is open to women aged 15–30, … [Read more...] about Digital Skills and Rights Training for Young Somali Women in Mogadishu

Small Grants Program Cycle 11 – Constantine Zurayk: Nation, Identity, and History

Deadline: 01-Nov-2026 The Arab Council for the Social Sciences (ACSS) Small Grants Program Cycle 11 provides research funding of up to USD 3,000 to early-career researchers and advanced PhD students studying the Arab region. The programme supports five- to six-month research … [Read more...] about Small Grants Program Cycle 11 – Constantine Zurayk: Nation, Identity, and History

Apply Now: Regional Training on Gender-Responsive Reporting and Digital Violence Against Women

Deadline: 26-Aug-2026 The Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN), in partnership with the Kosovo Women’s Network, is offering a two-day regional training for journalists, media professionals, and journalism students from the Western Balkans. The programme focuses on … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Regional Training on Gender-Responsive Reporting and Digital Violence Against Women

Submissions Open for Indigenous Voices Case Writing Competition

Deadline: 16-Nov-2026 The Indigenous Voices Case Writing Competition invites Indigenous scholars from around the world to submit original teaching case studies featuring Indigenous protagonists, leaders, businesses, or organisations. The competition offers a total prize fund of … [Read more...] about Submissions Open for Indigenous Voices Case Writing Competition

Call for Proposals: Communities in Charge Fund

Deadline: 31-Aug-2026 The Communities in Charge (CiC) Fund provides microgrants of $5,000 to $10,000 to Southeast Asian civil society and rights-based organizations working to advance a just, inclusive, and people-centered energy transition. Managed by Oxfam Pilipinas as the … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Communities in Charge Fund

CFAs: Civil Society Strengthening for GBV Prevention and Social Norm Change (Bolivia)

Deadline: 01-Sep-2026 UN Women is offering small grants of BOB 142,680 (approximately USD 12,000) to legally registered civil society organizations in Bolivia working in radio communication. The grants support communication initiatives that prevent sexual and gender-based … [Read more...] about CFAs: Civil Society Strengthening for GBV Prevention and Social Norm Change (Bolivia)

Nominations open for Shine’s Mental Health Media Awards (Ireland)

Deadline: 14-Sep-2026 The Shine Mental Health Media Awards recognise outstanding Irish media work that improves public understanding of mental health, challenges stereotypes, and reduces stigma. The awards are open to eligible journalists, broadcasters, researchers, producers, editors, and students … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Shine’s Mental Health Media Awards (Ireland)

Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts – Outstanding Contribution (Canada)

Deadline: 07-Oct-2026 The Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts – Outstanding Contribution Award recognizes Canadian arts and cultural workers who have made a significant, sustained contribution to visual arts, media arts, or fine crafts. The award provides $25,000 to one recipient … [Read more...] about Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts – Outstanding Contribution (Canada)

Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts – Artistic Achievement (Canada)

Deadline: 07-Oct-2026 The Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts – Artistic Achievement recognize Canadian artists with a sustained career and significant contributions to visual or media arts. Up to six awards of $25,000 each are presented annually to eligible … [Read more...] about Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts – Artistic Achievement (Canada)

CFAs: Support for Freedom of Expression and Public Discourse (Norway)

Deadline: 23-Oct-2026 The Fritt Ord Foundation supports projects that strengthen freedom of expression, public discourse, art, and culture for the common good. Funding is available for a broad range of publicly accessible initiatives, including journalism, books, films, podcasts, … [Read more...] about CFAs: Support for Freedom of Expression and Public Discourse (Norway)

Sub-Grants for Media Coverage of Trafficking and Displacement (Ukraine)

Deadline: 20-Sep-2026 Internews Ukraine is offering subgrants to Ukrainian media and civil society organizations to produce high-quality multimedia journalism on the experiences of people from temporarily occupied territories, forced displacement, reintegration, and social … [Read more...] about Sub-Grants for Media Coverage of Trafficking and Displacement (Ukraine)

Apply Now: Global Rapid Response Fund for Advancing Fundamental Freedoms (US)

Deadline: 31-Aug-2026 The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is inviting applications for the Global Rapid Response Fund, a flexible funding mechanism designed to respond quickly to emerging threats and opportunities affecting … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Global Rapid Response Fund for Advancing Fundamental Freedoms (US)

RFAs: Disability-Led Organisations Media Training in Uganda

Deadline: 23-Aug-2026 The Disability-Led Organisations Media Training Program is a four-day practical journalism and multimedia training in Gulu, Uganda, designed for disability-led organisations, persons with disabilities, and communicators. Participants will learn basic … [Read more...] about RFAs: Disability-Led Organisations Media Training in Uganda

Community Radio Journalism Training in Uganda

Deadline: 23-Aug-2026 The Community Radio Journalism Training is a four-day practical programme designed to strengthen the skills of community radio journalists, bloggers, communicators, and media students in Northern Uganda. Participants will learn storytelling, journalism … [Read more...] about Community Radio Journalism Training in Uganda

Call for Papers: Media Transformation and the Public Sphere in Arab Media

Deadline: 05-Oct-2026 Arab Media & Society is inviting scholarly submissions for Issues 42 & 43, a special issue focused on “Media Transformation and the Public Sphere.” The issue examines how digital technologies, social media, streaming, podcasts, influencers, AI, … [Read more...] about Call for Papers: Media Transformation and the Public Sphere in Arab Media

Applications Open for Independent Journalism Consortium Program in Europe (US)

Deadline: 01-Sep-2026 The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is inviting applications for a cooperative agreement to strengthen fact-based independent journalism in Europe. The initiative supports media organizations and other eligible … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Independent Journalism Consortium Program in Europe (US)

Nominations open for CJID 2026 Excellence in Journalism Awards

Deadline: 12-Sep-2026 The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) has opened applications for the 2026 Excellence in Journalism Awards, recognising impactful journalism, investigative excellence, editorial leadership, and reporting that contributes to positive social … [Read more...] about Nominations open for CJID 2026 Excellence in Journalism Awards

Call for Applications: Public Education Grants (Finland)

Deadline: 31-Aug-2026 The Kansanvalistuksen Public Education Grants support projects in Finland that strengthen the role of researched and expert-based knowledge in society, encourage critical thinking, and make reliable information accessible to broad audiences. Funding is … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Public Education Grants (Finland)

Request for Proposals: Conservation Grants Program (US)

Deadline: 30-Sep-2026 The Kress Foundation Conservation Grants Program supports projects that advance professional practice, research, and knowledge-sharing in art conservation, particularly work involving European art from antiquity through the early 19th century. Eligible … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Conservation Grants Program (US)

Open Call on Zero Waste, Waste Management and Climate Action for Day Laborers

Deadline: 30-Aug-2026 Climate Tracker is offering a training and reporting programme for journalists in Latin America to strengthen reporting on zero waste, waste management, climate change, circular economy, public policy, and environmental justice. Forty journalists will … [Read more...] about Open Call on Zero Waste, Waste Management and Climate Action for Day Laborers

Submit Applications for Validation Booster Programme

Deadline: 02-Sep-2026 The Validation Booster is a six-month acceleration programme under Media Innovation Europe 3.0 that helps journalists, media organisations, content creators, and media technology developers test, refine, and validate innovative ideas for the media sector. … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Validation Booster Programme

Applications open for IPI’s Transition Accelerator Programme

Deadline: 09-Sep-2026 The IPI Transition Accelerator Programme supports established, editorially independent media organisations in Europe that want to accelerate digital transformation, develop audience-centred products, adopt emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, … [Read more...] about Applications open for IPI’s Transition Accelerator Programme

Applications Open for Business Innovation Synergizer Program

Deadline: 20-Sep-2026 The Business Innovation Synergizer (BIS) by Media Innovation Europe supports established media organisations in Europe that have validated business ideas and are ready to implement them. Selected organisations can receive up to €30,000 in grant funding, … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Business Innovation Synergizer Program

Call for Journalists: Covering Zero Waste, Waste Management and Climate Action

Deadline: 30-Aug-2026 The Climate Tracker Training and Reporting Incentive Program supports journalists in Latin America who want to strengthen their reporting on zero waste, climate action, waste management, circular economy, environmental justice, and public policy. The … [Read more...] about Call for Journalists: Covering Zero Waste, Waste Management and Climate Action

Request for Proposals: Journalism Grant Program (US)

Deadline: 02-Oct-2026 The NIHCM Foundation Health Care Journalism Grant supports independent journalism and education projects that investigate major US health care challenges and provide evidence that can help policymakers, health systems, health plans, consumers, and other … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Journalism Grant Program (US)

Call for EOIs: Strengthening Child Rights, Youth and Media Engagement Initiative (India)

Deadline: 29-Aug-2026 The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is seeking qualified organizations in Rajasthan, India, to strengthen child rights advocacy, youth participation, media engagement, and collaborative campaigns. The initiative focuses on using World Children’s Day … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Strengthening Child Rights, Youth and Media Engagement Initiative (India)

American Short-Term Research Publication Grants (United States)

Deadline: 30-Sep-2026 American Short-Term Research Publication Grants provide $8,000 to eligible women in the United States who need financial support to prepare research manuscripts for publication. The grants are open across academic disciplines, with particular encouragement for … [Read more...] about American Short-Term Research Publication Grants (United States)

Call for Applications: Global South Civil Society Microgrants

Deadline: 06-Sep-2026 The Global South Civil Society Microgrants support grassroots organizations, civic groups, community-led movements, artists, and youth organizations in the Global South to use Pulitzer Center-supported journalism for civic engagement projects. Grants of USD … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Global South Civil Society Microgrants

Call for Proposals: Communication, Media and Digital Outreach for SBCC Strategy (Kyrgyzstan)

Deadline: 28-Aug-2026 The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is inviting qualified local organizations in the Kyrgyz Republic to implement a communication, media, and digital outreach initiative supporting Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC). The selected … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Communication, Media and Digital Outreach for SBCC Strategy (Kyrgyzstan)

Open Call: 2026–27 KF Scholarship for Graduate Studies

Deadline: 16-Sep-2026 The KF Scholarship supports advanced research and academic study in Korean Studies for eligible master's and PhD students outside North America, Europe, and Japan. The programme supports full-time M.A. students and PhD candidates researching Korea-related … [Read more...] about Open Call: 2026–27 KF Scholarship for Graduate Studies

Call for Proposals: Citizen Science Story Grants in Ghana

Deadline: 20-Aug-2026 The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) Citizen Science Story Grants support journalists and media practitioners in Ghana to produce stories about citizen science, fisheries management, small-scale fishers, and coastal communities. Up to five grants of … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Citizen Science Story Grants in Ghana

Open Call: Digital Culture Grant Scheme (Netherlands)

Deadline: 19-Aug-2026 The Digital Culture Grant Scheme supports artistic and experimental projects in the Netherlands that critically explore digital society through research, innovation, and creative practice. Grants range from €10,000 to €25,000 for single executing parties … [Read more...] about Open Call: Digital Culture Grant Scheme (Netherlands)

Workshop on Covering Climate Change Losses and Damage for Journalists in Bangladesh

Deadline: 06-Sep-2026 Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is inviting Bangladesh-based journalists to apply for a three-day workshop in Satkhira focused on reporting non-economic losses and damage caused by climate change. Selected participants will receive travel, accommodation, and … [Read more...] about Workshop on Covering Climate Change Losses and Damage for Journalists in Bangladesh

Applications open for Kirloskar Art Grant Program (India)

Deadline: 31-Aug-2026 The Kirloskar Art Grant Program supports Indian photographers and lens-based artists in creating new visual works that explore social, environmental, cultural, scientific, and ecological themes. Two selected artists—one photographer and one moving image … [Read more...] about Applications open for Kirloskar Art Grant Program (India)

Applications open for Safe Sisters Fellowship Program (Philippines and Malaysia)

Deadline: 31-Aug-2026 The Safe Sisters Fellowship supports women in public-facing roles in the Philippines and Malaysia to strengthen their digital safety, resilience, leadership, and ability to respond to online threats. Running from September 2026 to July 2027, the fellowship … [Read more...] about Applications open for Safe Sisters Fellowship Program (Philippines and Malaysia)

Apply Now: Pascal Decroos Fund for Investigative Journalism in Belgium

Deadline: 01-Oct-2026 The Pascal Decroos Fund provides grants to professional investigative journalists for ambitious reporting projects intended for publication in Dutch-language media in Belgium. In 2026, the fund has €270,000 available across four application rounds, supporting … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Pascal Decroos Fund for Investigative Journalism in Belgium

Nominations Open for Reed Environmental Writing Award 2027 (US)

Deadline: 01-Oct-2026 The Reed Environmental Writing Award, presented by the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC), recognizes exceptional nonfiction books and journalism that explore the natural environment, ecological heritage, and environmental challenges of the American … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Reed Environmental Writing Award 2027 (US)

CFAs: Practical Literary Reporting Course by MDF and KMS (Ukraine)

Deadline: 23-Aug-2026 The Practical Literary Reporting Course is a free, 10-week online training programme for emerging Ukrainian nonfiction writers and journalists who want to develop practical skills in literary reportage. Organized by the Media Development Foundation and Kyiv … [Read more...] about CFAs: Practical Literary Reporting Course by MDF and KMS (Ukraine)

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