Deadline: 30-Dec-2025 The Eastern Partnership Civil Society Facility Fellowship Programme supports individuals from Eastern Partnership countries to drive positive societal change through community engagement and civic digital innovation. Fellows receive up to €5,000 for six-month projects focused … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: EU-funded Fellowship Programme
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Call for Proposals : EU4CSOs in Ukraine 2025
Deadline: 29-Jan-2026 The European Commission has launched a strategic call for proposals to empower civil society organisations (CSOs) in Ukraine, strengthening democratic resilience, social cohesion, and inclusive development. The programme targets organisations of all sizes, particularly medium, … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals : EU4CSOs in Ukraine 2025
Screen Territory Production Finance Program (Australia)
Deadline: 15-Dec-2025 The Northern Territory Government's Production Finance Program provides funding to support screen productions that strengthen the NT screen industry, elevate Territory stories, and increase local economic impact. The program offers base funding, additional incentives, and … [Read more...] about Screen Territory Production Finance Program (Australia)
Submissions open for Canva Africa Design Challenge
Deadline: 15-Dec-2025 The Canva Africa Design Challenge invites young creators across Sub-Saharan Africa to design practical, culturally authentic Canva templates for local entrepreneurs. Winners receive cash prizes, mentorship from Canva designers, Canva Pro subscriptions, and exposure through … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Canva Africa Design Challenge
Open Call: Widening the Pipeline Fellowship Program 2026 (US)
Deadline: 14-Dec-2025 The National Press Foundation’s Widening the Pipeline Fellowship supports early-career journalists of color in the U.S. through year-long virtual workshops and an in-person training in Washington, D.C. The program aims to strengthen retention, develop leadership skills, and … [Read more...] about Open Call: Widening the Pipeline Fellowship Program 2026 (US)
Call for Applications: BIRN Investigative Journalists Programme
Deadline: 28-Feb-2026 BIRN is offering 20 investigative journalism grants of €1,140 each, along with mentoring from BIRN editors, to support in-depth reporting on key social, political, and economic issues in EU member states and EU-aspiring countries. Applications are open until February 28, 2026, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: BIRN Investigative Journalists Programme
Business Writing and Journalism Excellence Award (New Zealand)
Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 The Business Writing and Journalism Excellence Award supports groundbreaking investigative business reporting and professional development for journalists in New Zealand. It funds high-impact investigative projects and offers training or conference support to strengthen … [Read more...] about Business Writing and Journalism Excellence Award (New Zealand)
Open Call for Strategic Support Grants for the Media Sector (Moldova)
Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 The EU for Moldova initiative offers Strategic Support Grants under the SMIR project to strengthen independent media outlets. Grants support strategic planning, investigative journalism, digitalization, legal support, and staff wellbeing. Funding ranges from €7,000 to €7,500 … [Read more...] about Open Call for Strategic Support Grants for the Media Sector (Moldova)
CFAs: Third call for International Mobility Grant Programme
Deadline: 05-Dec-2025 The Innovation. Media. Minds.: EU Support to Public Service Journalism in the Western Balkans Programme has launched its third call for International Mobility Grants for public service media (PSM) professionals. The scheme funds short-term job-shadowing and … [Read more...] about CFAs: Third call for International Mobility Grant Programme
Entries open for Hillman Prize 2026
Deadline: 30-Jan-2026 The Hillman Prize recognizes journalists worldwide for influential work widely accessible to U.S. audiences. Submissions across categories like Book, Newspaper, Magazine, Broadcast, and Opinion & Analysis Journalism are open, with winners receiving $5,000 … [Read more...] about Entries open for Hillman Prize 2026
Applications open for Film and TV Funding Award
Deadline: 30-Jan-2026 The Film & TV Funding Award invites emerging filmmakers worldwide to pitch director-led documentaries that showcase unique perspectives, compelling storytelling, and creative innovation. The programme provides up to £120,000 in funding, supporting first-time feature-length … [Read more...] about Applications open for Film and TV Funding Award
Nominations open for İstanbul Photo Awards 2026
Deadline: 09-Jan-2026 The İstanbul Photo Awards 2026 invite professional photographers worldwide to submit impactful visual storytelling across multiple categories. With substantial cash prizes, a prestigious “Photo of the Year” nomination, and global recognition, the awards celebrate excellence in … [Read more...] about Nominations open for İstanbul Photo Awards 2026
Open Call for Aboriginal Affairs NSW Cultural Grants Program (Australia)
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026 Aboriginal Affairs NSW’s Cultural Grants Program funds Aboriginal community organisations across New South Wales to celebrate, protect and share Aboriginal culture. Grants between $1,000 and $20,000 support cultural events, workshops, storytelling projects, healing initiatives … [Read more...] about Open Call for Aboriginal Affairs NSW Cultural Grants Program (Australia)
Apply Now: The Digital Inclusion Wales Grant Program in UK
Deadline: 09-Feb-2026 The Welsh Government’s Digital Inclusion Wales Grant funds local projects that improve digital skills, device access, and internet connectivity across Wales. The grant features two streams—Core (multi-year) and Innovation (one-year)—designed to help communities … [Read more...] about Apply Now: The Digital Inclusion Wales Grant Program in UK
Experience Ontario Program for Tourism Festival and Event Support in Canada
Deadline: 16-Dec-2025 The Experience Ontario Program supports festivals and events that drive tourism, increase visitor spending, and boost Ontario’s cultural and economic profile. The 2026 intake offers funding through the Established Events Stream using a tiered model based on … [Read more...] about Experience Ontario Program for Tourism Festival and Event Support in Canada
Open Call for Content Production Fund
Deadline: 10-Dec-2025 The BIRN Content Production Fund supports media outlets in the Western Balkans to produce high-quality, cross-border investigative journalism. It emphasizes professional development, inclusion of underrepresented communities, and impactful multimedia … [Read more...] about Open Call for Content Production Fund
Request for Proposals: Pascal Decroos Fund (Belgium)
Deadline: 22-Jan-2026 The Pascal Decroos Fund by Journalismfund Europe provides grants for investigative journalism in Dutch-language media in Belgium. Open to professional journalists, the program funds distinctive projects that serve a Flemish audience, with €320,000 available across four rounds … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Pascal Decroos Fund (Belgium)
Request for Proposals: Regional Dissemination Hub 2026–2028 (Italy)
Deadline: 12-Dec-2025 EIT Urban Mobility is seeking a Supplier to manage and strengthen its presence in Italy through a regional dissemination hub for 2026–2028. The role focuses on partnership expansion, stakeholder engagement, visibility building, and identifying funding opportunities … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Regional Dissemination Hub 2026–2028 (Italy)
CFAs: Cork County Council Arts Grant Scheme Irish Language Based Arts in Ireland
Deadline: 09-Jan-2026 Cork County Council offers grants to artists, arts organisations, festivals, and voluntary groups to create or promote Irish language-based arts projects. Funding supports new productions and events that place the Irish language at the center, enhancing cultural participation, … [Read more...] about CFAs: Cork County Council Arts Grant Scheme Irish Language Based Arts in Ireland
Request for Applications: CatchLight Global Fellowship Program
Deadline: 15-Dec-2025 The CatchLight Global Fellowship supports visual storytellers who use imagery to drive social impact through innovative distribution, community activation, and field sustainability projects. Fellows receive $30,000, professional development, mentorship, and … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: CatchLight Global Fellowship Program
Entries open for Logan Science Journalism Program
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026 The Logan Science Journalism Program provides intensive hands-on research training for experienced science journalists in either biomedical or environmental science. Participants work directly with researchers, conduct experiments, analyze data, and deepen … [Read more...] about Entries open for Logan Science Journalism Program
Knight Science Journalism Academic-Year Fellowship Program
Deadline: 09-Jan-2026 The Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT offers a prestigious year-long fellowship for ten experienced science journalists worldwide. Fellows receive an $85,000 stipend, access to MIT and Harvard courses, training workshops, field trips, and a supportive … [Read more...] about Knight Science Journalism Academic-Year Fellowship Program
CFAs: Fellowship for Advancing Science Journalism in Africa and the Middle East
Deadline: 09-Jan-2026 The Knight Science Journalism Fellowship for Advancing Science Journalism offers a $40,000 semester stipend, MIT health insurance, housing and travel support, and full access to MIT resources for journalists from Africa and the Middle East. Fellows participate in … [Read more...] about CFAs: Fellowship for Advancing Science Journalism in Africa and the Middle East
Open Call: DRIP Bangladesh Empowering Women Through Storytelling
Deadline: 11-Dec-2025 UN Women, in partnership with UNDP and SDC, is implementing the “Democratic Reform through Inclusive Participation” (DRIP) project in Bangladesh to promote inclusive democratic practices. The initiative focuses on empowering women, youth, and socially excluded groups to … [Read more...] about Open Call: DRIP Bangladesh Empowering Women Through Storytelling
Open Call for JournalismAI Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 03-Dec-2025 JournalismAI, a collaboration between LSE and Google News Initiative, offers grants to small and medium-sized news publishers to explore AI applications for audience intelligence, business innovation, and revenue generation. Selected teams receive mentorship, … [Read more...] about Open Call for JournalismAI Innovation Challenge
Entries open for Gwen Ifill Award in United States
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The Gwen Ifill Award honors a trailblazing U.S.-based journalist who exemplifies Gwen Ifill’s legacy of excellence, inclusion, leadership, and mentorship. Administered by the IWMF, the award celebrates journalists who advance diversity and elevate the profession through … [Read more...] about Entries open for Gwen Ifill Award in United States
Applications open for Courage in Journalism Awards
Deadline: 01-Feb-2026 The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) Courage in Journalism Awards honor women and nonbinary journalists who demonstrate extraordinary bravery, resilience, and commitment to truth—often in dangerous or censored environments. The awards recognize reporters, editors, … [Read more...] about Applications open for Courage in Journalism Awards
Call for Entries: Gender Climate Award 2026 (Pakistan)
Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 Applications are now open for the Gender Climate Award to recognize women who are driving bold, inclusive action for a sustainable future. The Gender Climate Award 2026 seeks to promote inclusive and gender-responsive climate solutions across local, provincial, and … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Gender Climate Award 2026 (Pakistan)
Apply for the Microsoft Research Fellowship Program
Deadline: 02-Dec-2025 The Microsoft Research Fellowship creates opportunities for academic scholars (faculty, PhD students, and postdocs) to collaborate with Microsoft Research on open research challenges that advance scientific understanding, drive innovation, and deliver societal … [Read more...] about Apply for the Microsoft Research Fellowship Program
The Dutch Human Rights Fund Program in Belarus
Deadline: 10-Dec-2025 The Netherlands and Belarus are offering an opportunity for non‑profit organisations in Belarus to apply for funding through the Dutch Human Rights Fund (HRF) and the Netherlands Fund for Regional Partnerships (NFRP‑MATRA) aimed at strengthening civil society, independent … [Read more...] about The Dutch Human Rights Fund Program in Belarus
Entries open for the 11th edition of Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards
Deadline: 31-Jan-2026 The Continental Reinsurance Plc is pleased to announce the 11th edition of the Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards (2026) — Africa’s leading platform celebrating excellence in insurance, risk, and resilience reporting. The Awards honour journalists who are shaping … [Read more...] about Entries open for the 11th edition of Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards
CFAs: Digital Governance and Climate Justice Incubator Program 2026
Deadline: 28-Nov-2025 The Accountability Lab East and Southern Africa (ALESA) has launched two thematic incubators, the Digital Governance Incubator (DGI) and the Climate Justice Incubator (CJI) to train, mentor and support a new generation of young civic leaders advancing accountability through … [Read more...] about CFAs: Digital Governance and Climate Justice Incubator Program 2026
Submissions open for STGM Training in Hopa (Turkey)
Deadline: 19-Nov-2025 An engaging two‑day capacity‑building training is being offered by STGM under its Resource Centre Project, supported by the European Union, and it will take place in Hopa on the 28th and 29th of November 2025. The event will use interactive methods, presentations, group … [Read more...] about Submissions open for STGM Training in Hopa (Turkey)
Open Call: Seeds of Radical Renewal Fellowship Program
Deadline: 14-Jan-2026 The Emergence Magazine is pleased to announce its Seeds of Radical Renewal Fellowship Program to create an incubator of emerging leadership and creativity with an approach based on integrating the ontology of spiritual ecology, the adaptive leadership framework, and the … [Read more...] about Open Call: Seeds of Radical Renewal Fellowship Program
Alternative Narratives Creative Collaboration Grant Programme (UK and Malaysia)
Deadline: 11-Jan-2026 The British Council has announced Alternative Narratives Creative Collaboration Grant Programme to support creative collaborations between the UK and Malaysia to address climate adaptation through arts, science, and community engagement. It aims to elevate Malaysian … [Read more...] about Alternative Narratives Creative Collaboration Grant Programme (UK and Malaysia)
Call for Proposals: Digital Skills Development for Refugees and Host Communities in Egypt
Deadline: 02-Dec-2025 The International Labour Organization (ILO) has announced a call for proposals for an initiative designed to improve access to wage and self-employment opportunities for refugees and host community members in Greater Cairo, Alexandria, and Damietta. The programme focuses … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Digital Skills Development for Refugees and Host Communities in Egypt
Call for Proposals: Local Transition and Media Projects 2026
Deadline: 30 November 2025 The Embassy of the Czech Republic in New Delhi announces a call for proposals for the Local Transition and Media Projects 2026 (LTP2026). This initiative aims to foster human rights, democracy and free media by drawing on the Czech Republic’s own transition … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Local Transition and Media Projects 2026
Reel the Tribal Spirit – Video Contest 2025 (India)
Deadline: 26-November-2025 The Ministry of Tribal Affairs in collaboration with MyGov invites citizens to participate in the Reel the Tribal Spirit - Video Contest 2025. The competition aims to promote awareness of India’s tribal heritage, encourage creative storytelling, and foster pride in … [Read more...] about Reel the Tribal Spirit – Video Contest 2025 (India)
Call for Proposals: Local Transformation and Media Projects 2026 (Lebanon)
Deadline: 27 November 2025 The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Lebanon has issued a call for proposals for its 2026 programme aimed at transformation and media projects led by local NGOs or branches of international organisations. Projects should align with human rights and transformation … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Local Transformation and Media Projects 2026 (Lebanon)
Legends of the Land – Tribal Folk Tales Contest (India)
Deadline: 26-November-2025 The Ministry of Tribal Affairs in collaboration with MyGov invites citizens to participate in the Tribal Folk Tales Contest. The contest encourages participants to share inspiring folk tales, legends, or oral stories from tribal communities that reflect their wisdom, … [Read more...] about Legends of the Land – Tribal Folk Tales Contest (India)
CFAs: The NewNow Emerging Young Leaders Program
Deadline: 16-February-2026 The One Young World is requesting applications for its NewNow Emerging Young Leaders Program to empower and redefine change through systems-thinking and collective action. The NewNow brings together these visionary individuals to harness their collective strength and … [Read more...] about CFAs: The NewNow Emerging Young Leaders Program
Apply for Support within the Framework of the “EU Code Week” Initiative (Luxembourg)
Deadline: 5 January 2026 The WIDE ANDCO is pleased to announce the second call for projects aimed at supporting Luxembourg stakeholders in the organisation of digital and programming activities within the framework of the European Union's EU Code Week initiative. The initiative invites … [Read more...] about Apply for Support within the Framework of the “EU Code Week” Initiative (Luxembourg)
Request for Applications: Al Jazeera Fellowship Programme
Deadline: 4 December 2025 The Al Jazeera Fellowship Programme seeks to encourage research in media and other fields of journalism, as well as to provide fellows with the opportunity to learn through practical experience within the Al Jazeera Media Network (AJMN). Focus: To foster the growth of … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Al Jazeera Fellowship Programme
Open Call for Kim Wall Memorial Fund
Deadline: 7 December 2025 The International Women's Media Foundation has announced its Kim Wall Memorial Fund for journalists whose work embodies the spirit of Kim’s reporting. Grants of up to $5,000 are available. The IWMF supports costs directly related to reporting, such as travel, … [Read more...] about Open Call for Kim Wall Memorial Fund
Apply Now: Grants for Content Creation for Media from Frontline Regions (Ukraine)
Deadline: 14 November 2025 The non-governmental organization "Detector Media" is accepting applications for funding to create content that will provide local communities with important local information, help citizens solve everyday problems during the war and refute Russian … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Grants for Content Creation for Media from Frontline Regions (Ukraine)
Global Districts Initiative for Inclusive Global Citizenship Education (Greece)
Deadline: 21 November 2025 The ActionAid Hellas has been launched to support inclusive youth participation and peer education in Greece. The initiative aims to empower young people, particularly those from socially and geographically marginalized areas, to engage as active citizens addressing … [Read more...] about Global Districts Initiative for Inclusive Global Citizenship Education (Greece)
Request for Proposals: Journalism Partnerships – Collaborations 2026
Deadline: 4-February-2026 This opportunity is designed to strengthen the resilience and sustainability of news media across Europe by encouraging collaborative business models, innovative production techniques and shared technological infrastructure. It is particularly relevant for media … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Journalism Partnerships – Collaborations 2026
RFPs: Individual Arts Grant Program (Visual Artists) – Canada
Deadline: 9-December-2025 Eligible applicants may request up to $15,000 to cover project-related expenses such as subsistence costs, materials, rentals, travel, accessibility needs, and professional fees for collaborators. The subsistence support of up to $750 per week is intended to assist … [Read more...] about RFPs: Individual Arts Grant Program (Visual Artists) – Canada
Applications open for Journalistic Competition “Co-Space” (Ukraine)
Deadline: 1-December-2025 The focus areas emphasize the role of animals in supporting mental health and trauma recovery, addressing legal and diplomatic aspects of animal welfare, examining the environmental and technological impacts of war, exploring cultural and social representations of … [Read more...] about Applications open for Journalistic Competition “Co-Space” (Ukraine)
Call for Proposals: Global Media Defence Fund 2025
Deadline: 2-Jan-2026 This opportunity seeks to support projects operating at local, regional or global levels that align with international standards and contribute directly to the fund’s core objectives. All proposed initiatives must address at least one of the key outputs defined in the call, … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Global Media Defence Fund 2025
