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
Media
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
CFPs: Independent Media Grants for Democratic Dialogue (Ukraine)
Deadline: 16-November-2025 The objective of this call is to support independent media initiatives that contribute to public access to timely, fact-based, and balanced information; strengthening democratic dialogue and civic engagement; inclusive storytelling that reflects the diversity of … [Read more...] about CFPs: Independent Media Grants for Democratic Dialogue (Ukraine)
Arts and Culture Promotion Fund (Japan)
Deadline: 13-November-2025 The focus areas include arts creation and dissemination activities such as public performances of orchestras, opera, theatre, traditional performing arts, media arts, film festivals and other arts areas; regional cultural promotion activities including activities in … [Read more...] about Arts and Culture Promotion Fund (Japan)
