Deadline: 15 February 2017 The European Journalism Centre (EJC) is seeking applications for its Innovation in Development Reporting (IDR) Grant Programme on Gender Equality with an aim to advance creative reporting approaches, thus enabling a better coverage of international development … [Read more...] about EJC: Innovation in Development Reporting Grant Programme on Gender Equality
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.
Nominations for IWMF 2017 Courage In Journalism Award! Honoring Women Journalists Worldwide
Deadline: 15 March 2017 International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is seeking nominations for its 2017 Courage In Journalism Award with an aim to honor three women journalists who have demonstrated extraordinary strength of character in pursuing their profession under difficult or dangerous … [Read more...] about Nominations for IWMF 2017 Courage In Journalism Award! Honoring Women Journalists Worldwide
Applications Open for Milena Jesenská Fellowships for European Journalists!
Deadline: 6 February 2017 Applications are Open for Milena Jesenská Fellowship Program for Journalists in Europe in order to pursue in-depth research on a topic of their choice. Objectives The Milena Jesenská Fellowship Program offers European journalists time off from their professional … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Milena Jesenská Fellowships for European Journalists!
U.S. Department of State: Supporting 2017 Middle East Media Initiative
Deadline: 27 January 2017 The U.S. Department of State (DOS), Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy (NEA/PPD), in consultation with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), announces an open competition for support to the FY-17 Middle East Media … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of State: Supporting 2017 Middle East Media Initiative
Nominations Open for IWMF 2017 Courage In Journalism Award! Honoring Women Journalists Worldwide
Deadline: 15 March 2017 International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) is seeking nominations for its 2017 Courage In Journalism Award with an aim to honor three women journalists who have demonstrated extraordinary strength of character in pursuing their profession under difficult or dangerous … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for IWMF 2017 Courage In Journalism Award! Honoring Women Journalists Worldwide
Call for Applications: Magnum Foundation Photography and Social Justice Fellowship
Deadline: 19 January 2017 Applications are open for Magnum Foundation's Photography and Social Justice Fellowship program, to support and train early career and emerging photographers, artists, journalists, scholars, and activists who are passionate about challenging injustice, pursuing social … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Magnum Foundation Photography and Social Justice Fellowship
IWMF Call for Applications: Colombia and El Salvador Reporting Fellowships
Deadline: 17 January 2017 The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) has announced reporting trips to El Salvador and Colombia. A group of six journalists will report on Women, Peace, and Security in Colombia. The trip will be base in Quibdó, Department of Chocó. Concurrently, another group … [Read more...] about IWMF Call for Applications: Colombia and El Salvador Reporting Fellowships
STAR- Ghana Call for Proposals: Small Grants for Ghanaian Media Organisations
Deadline: 5 January 2017 STAR- Ghana is accepting proposals for its Small Grants for Local Media Organisations in order to support the piloting of innovative strategies and approaches to facilitate citizens’ active engagement with local/traditional/district governance institutions and processes … [Read more...] about STAR- Ghana Call for Proposals: Small Grants for Ghanaian Media Organisations
Apply for the World Press Institute’s Fellowship: Inviting Journalists across the World
Deadline: 15 February 2017 The World Press Institute (WPI) is seeking Applications from the journalists from across the world for its fellowship program. The WPI fellowship is offered to 10 journalists from countries around the world. It provides immersion into the governance, politics, business, … [Read more...] about Apply for the World Press Institute’s Fellowship: Inviting Journalists across the World
Nominations Open for Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Award 2017!
Deadline: 31 January 2017 Nominations are open for Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Award 2017, Sponsored by Continental Reinsurance. The awards recognize the outstanding work of journalists from across the continent. Successful candidates have to demonstrate how their articles have raised … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Award 2017!
Elizabeth O’Neill Journalism Award: Honoring Journalists from Indonesia and Australia
Deadline: 18 December 2016 The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Indonesia is inviting journalists for its Elizabeth O’Neill Journalism Award. It is awarded to one journalist from Indonesia and one from Australia each year. The Award is open to high-achieving journalists from print, … [Read more...] about Elizabeth O’Neill Journalism Award: Honoring Journalists from Indonesia and Australia
SSRC Call for Applications: Seeking Applicants for Global Media and Communication
Deadline: 10 January 2017 The University of Michigan in partnership with the Social Science Research Council’s Transregional Virtual Research Institute is pleased to announce the inaugural Doctoral Institute on "Global Media and Communication" to facilitate and advance rigorous inter-disciplinary … [Read more...] about SSRC Call for Applications: Seeking Applicants for Global Media and Communication
Entries Open for 2017 IAPA Excellence in Journalism Awards!
Deadline: 15 January 2017 Entries are open for 2017 IAPA Excellence in Journalism Awards to highlight the most relevant issues and express the renewal of the technologies and language that are inherent of the best of journalism in the hemisphere. The Inter American Press Association is a … [Read more...] about Entries Open for 2017 IAPA Excellence in Journalism Awards!
CES AsiaTM 2017 Call for Proposals: Inviting Professionals around the Globe
Deadline: 16 January 2017 The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)TM is accepting proposals for its CES AsiaTM 2017 that will take place in Shanghai, China June 7-9, 2017 at the Kerry Hotel . The CES Asia conference program features over 40 hours of programming and more than 100 highly sought … [Read more...] about CES AsiaTM 2017 Call for Proposals: Inviting Professionals around the Globe
Spotlight Investigative Journalism Fellowship: Benefitting Journalists based in the United States
Deadline: 1 March 2017 Spotlight Investigative Journalism Fellowship is currently open for applications and invites journalists with substantive bodies of published or produced work that have appeared in major print, broadcast, radio, or online outlets. Story leads must have a U.S. domestic focus … [Read more...] about Spotlight Investigative Journalism Fellowship: Benefitting Journalists based in the United States
The Mona Megalli Fellowship: Inviting Mid-career Journalists from the Middle East Region
Deadline: 31 January 2017 The Reuters Institute is seeking applications for its six months fellowship program named “The Mona Megalli Fellowship”. The fellowship is open to a practicing mid-career journalist from the Middle East region interested in researching and publishing material about … [Read more...] about The Mona Megalli Fellowship: Inviting Mid-career Journalists from the Middle East Region
IFA Call for Project Proposals 2017: Inviting Applicants from Arab Countries for its CrossCulture Plus Programme
Deadline: 31 January 2017 The Institute for Foreign Relations (IFA) is seeking proposals for its programme entitled "CrossCulture Plus 2017" with an aim to support the on-going transformation process, to increase political participation, to strengthen civil society and to empower women and youth … [Read more...] about IFA Call for Project Proposals 2017: Inviting Applicants from Arab Countries for its CrossCulture Plus Programme
Thomson Reuters Foundation Fellowship: Inviting Experienced Journalists throughout the World
Deadline: 31 January 2017 The Reuters Institute is seeking applications for Thomson Reuters Foundation Fellowship, founded in 1983, offering an opportunity for experienced journalists wishing to undertake research projects on a variety of subjects. Approximately 6 Thomson Reuters Fellows study … [Read more...] about Thomson Reuters Foundation Fellowship: Inviting Experienced Journalists throughout the World
Apply for The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism: Applications Open Worldwide!
Deadline: 15 December 2016 The Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Center for Business Journalism, an initiative of the City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism, is offering Business Journalism Fellowships to accomplished business journalists to support in-depth, ambitious coverage of critical … [Read more...] about Apply for The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism: Applications Open Worldwide!
China Folklore Photographic Association: The Humanity Photo Awards 2017
Deadline: 15 April 2017 The Humanity Photo Awards (HPA), organized by China Folklore Photographic Association (CFPA) and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is open for applications and invites photographers from around the world. HPA is a biennial … [Read more...] about China Folklore Photographic Association: The Humanity Photo Awards 2017
Google Digital News Journalist Fellowships: Inviting Journalists to Cover Reuters Institute Digital News Report
Deadline: 31 January 2017 The Reuters Institute is seeking applications for Google Digital News Journalist Fellowships as part of its world renowned Journalist Fellowship Programme based at the Reuters Institute in Oxford. There are two fellowships available for two terms (6 months) starting in … [Read more...] about Google Digital News Journalist Fellowships: Inviting Journalists to Cover Reuters Institute Digital News Report
Applications Open for Journalism Training Workshop: Inviting Journalists from Maldives
Deadline: 5 December 2016 Transparency Maldives is seeking applications for its Journalism Training Workshop with an aim to strengthen the participants’ capacity to identify and research issues present in the society and to structure powerful stories in fresh and appealing ways. Transparency … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Journalism Training Workshop: Inviting Journalists from Maldives
impactAFRICA: Supporting Pioneering Data Journalism and Innovative Reporting
Deadline: 15 March 2017 Applications are open for the fourth round of the impactAfrica Fund to support pioneering data journalism and innovative reporting that tackles development issues, such as public healthcare, in in six African countries: Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania and … [Read more...] about impactAFRICA: Supporting Pioneering Data Journalism and Innovative Reporting
IWMF Tanzania and Rwanda Reporting Fellowships: Inviting Women Journalists across the World
Deadline: 6 December 2016 International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is seeking applications from women journalists from all over the world for its reporting trip to Tanzania and Rwanda from February 17 – 28, 2017. Both groups of reporting Fellows will begin their trip in Nairobi, Kenya, where … [Read more...] about IWMF Tanzania and Rwanda Reporting Fellowships: Inviting Women Journalists across the World
Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic: Seeking Journalists for its Competition on Protection of Human Rights Issues
Deadline: 10 December 2016 The Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic together with the European Union, is currently seeking applications for a competition among the media and journalists for the best material on the protection of human rights issues under the slogan “Know your … [Read more...] about Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic: Seeking Journalists for its Competition on Protection of Human Rights Issues
USAID Media Program: Sustaining Independent Media and Freedom of Expression in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Deadline: 9 January 2017 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications from qualified Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) entities to fund a program entitled "USAID Media Program in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH)" with an aim to sustain independent media and freedom … [Read more...] about USAID Media Program: Sustaining Independent Media and Freedom of Expression in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Apply for Foreign Policy Interrupted’s Fellowship Program!
Deadline: 21 December 2016 The Foreign Policy Interrupted is seeking applications for its “Fellowship Program” with the target to diversify voices and opinions in the foreign policy space. The program has two core components: An educational module that includes media training, a guide to … [Read more...] about Apply for Foreign Policy Interrupted’s Fellowship Program!
impactAFRICA: Supporting Pioneering Data Journalism and Innovative Reporting
Deadline: 15 March 2017 Applications are open for the fourth round of the impactAfrica Fund to support pioneering data journalism and innovative reporting that tackles development issues, such as public healthcare, in in six African countries: Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania and … [Read more...] about impactAFRICA: Supporting Pioneering Data Journalism and Innovative Reporting
U.S. Embassy in Georgia: Democracy Commission Small Grants Program Competition 2017
Deadline: 13 January 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Georgia is inviting applicants from entities for its program entitled "Democracy Commission Small Grants Program Competition. Priority Areas Civic Engagement (increase involvement of civil society in decision-making processes; support public … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Georgia: Democracy Commission Small Grants Program Competition 2017
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Strengthening Local Independent Media in Belarus
Deadline: 16 January 2017 The United States Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) has announced an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that strengthen local independent media in Belarus. DRL’s goal is to support … [Read more...] about Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Strengthening Local Independent Media in Belarus
Nominations Open for YES FOUNDATION Awards 2016!
Deadline: 25 November 2016 Do you want to create awareness in your community about the social cause or volunteered at organisations? Do you know a real life hero minimum of 18 years of age? Does their work have contributed to social transformation at the grassroots? Can his/her work supported by … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for YES FOUNDATION Awards 2016!
Call for Applications: Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation
Deadline: 1 December 2016 The Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation is currently open for applications and invites media professionals to work on a specific course of research or a specific project relating to journalism innovation. A Nieman Fellowship is an extraordinary, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation
National Endowment for the Humanities: Media Projects Grants Program for United States
Deadline: 11 January 2017 National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is seeking applications for its Media Projects Grants program to supports film, television, and radio projects that engage public audiences with humanities ideas in creative and appealing ways. All projects must be grounded in … [Read more...] about National Endowment for the Humanities: Media Projects Grants Program for United States
Nominations Open for 2017 Hillman Prizes!
Deadline: 30 January 2017 Nominations are open for 2017 Hillman Prizes by Sidney Hillman Foundation to honor investigative journalism and commentary in service of the common good. Since 1950, the Sidney Hillman Foundation has honored journalists, writers and public figures that pursue … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2017 Hillman Prizes!
IWMF Tanzania and Rwanda Reporting Fellowships: Inviting Women Journalists across the World
Deadline: 6 December 2016 International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is seeking applications from women journalists from all over the world for its reporting trip to Tanzania and Rwanda from February 17 – 28, 2017. Both groups of reporting Fellows will begin their trip in Nairobi, Kenya, where … [Read more...] about IWMF Tanzania and Rwanda Reporting Fellowships: Inviting Women Journalists across the World
2016/2017 Access to Energy Journalism Fellowship: A Global Collaborative Journalism Project
Deadline: 7 December 2016 Fellows are invited for "The Access to Energy Journalism Fellowship (AEJF)" with an aim to select fellows from around the world to share stories of energy poverty and innovation. The goals of the AEJF are twofold: First, it is intended to support journalism on … [Read more...] about 2016/2017 Access to Energy Journalism Fellowship: A Global Collaborative Journalism Project
Thomson Reuters Foundation: Reporting on Human Trafficking and Modern Day Slavery Workshop for Indian Journalists
Deadline: 2 January 2017 The Thomson Reuters Foundation is seeking applications from Indian journalists for its one-week reporting on Human Trafficking and Modern Day Slavery course in Chennai. It is a unique chance for journalists in India to gain practical skills and knowledge in a country that … [Read more...] about Thomson Reuters Foundation: Reporting on Human Trafficking and Modern Day Slavery Workshop for Indian Journalists
IREX Macedonia Media Leaders Program: Inviting Macedonian Journalists and Media Professionals
Deadline: 20 December 2016 The International Research and Exchanges Board Inc. (IREX) is now accepting applications for the 2017 Macedonia Media Leaders Program (MMLP). The Macedonia Media Leaders Program (MMLP) is a professional development program for Macedonian journalists and media … [Read more...] about IREX Macedonia Media Leaders Program: Inviting Macedonian Journalists and Media Professionals
EJC: Innovation in Development Reporting Grant Programme on Gender Equality
Deadline: 15 February 2017 The European Journalism Centre (EJC) is seeking applications for its Innovation in Development Reporting (IDR) Grant Programme on Gender Equality with an aim to advance creative reporting approaches, thus enabling a better coverage of international development … [Read more...] about EJC: Innovation in Development Reporting Grant Programme on Gender Equality
IJP Southern African Journalists’ Bursary Program: Inviting Young Journalists to gain Valuable Insight
Deadline: 15 February 2017 International Journalists’ Programmes (IJP) is offering bursary up to six young Southern African and up to five young German journalists. The bursary is intended to enable young journalists to gain valuable insights into the political, economical, cultural as well as the … [Read more...] about IJP Southern African Journalists’ Bursary Program: Inviting Young Journalists to gain Valuable Insight
Applications Open for McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism Worldwide!
Deadline: 15 December 2016 The Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Center for Business Journalism, an initiative of the City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism is currently accepting applications for its McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism with an aim to support in-depth, ambitious … [Read more...] about Applications Open for McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism Worldwide!
Applications Open for 2017 OSISA Scholarships for African Women Media Leaders!
Deadline: 18 November 2016 The Sol Plaatje Institute (SPI) for Media Leadership at Rhodes University in South Africa, in collaboration with the Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA) invites applications for 10 postgraduate scholarships from Southern African women media leaders who … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2017 OSISA Scholarships for African Women Media Leaders!
Matra for European Cooperation Fund: Developing a Plural Democracy in Kosovo
Deadline: 9 December 2016 The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is inviting organizations to submit project proposals for Matra for European Cooperation fund that focuses on activities that contribute to the development of a plural democracy, grounded in the rule of law, with room for … [Read more...] about Matra for European Cooperation Fund: Developing a Plural Democracy in Kosovo
Google News Lab Fellowship: Developing Next Generation of Reporters Based in United States
Deadline: 3 January 2017 Google is seeking applications from students for its "Google News Lab Fellowship" to develop the next generation of reporters working to inform, engage, and inspire people around the globe. The Google News Lab Fellowship offers students interested in journalism and … [Read more...] about Google News Lab Fellowship: Developing Next Generation of Reporters Based in United States
Entries Open for Uganda National Journalism Awards 2017!
Deadline: 15 January 2017 The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) is seeking applications for its Uganda National Journalism Awards 2017 in order to promote reporting that informs and empowers the public, increases the voices and spaces for important information, and holds the powerful to … [Read more...] about Entries Open for Uganda National Journalism Awards 2017!
U.S. Embassy Small Grants Program for NGOs and Universities in Slovakia
Deadline: 31 December 2016 The U.S. Embassy’s Public Affairs Section (PAS) is seeking applications for its Embassy's Small Grants Program to provide awards of up to $10,000 to Slovakian organizations. Small grants are intended for local representatives of civil society, including non-governmental … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Small Grants Program for NGOs and Universities in Slovakia
U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom: Seeking Proposals on Exploring American Values
Deadline: 15 December 2016 The Embassy of the United States in London invites eligible organizations to submit proposals on its program titled "Exploring American Values" to develop and implement a twelve-day group exchange program to the United States for up to 10 program participants representing … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom: Seeking Proposals on Exploring American Values
US Embassy Democracy Commission’s Small Grants Program in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Deadline: 16 December 2016 The United States Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina is seeking applications for its program entitled "Democracy Commission Small Grants", to support NGO efforts to enable greater citizen participation in fighting corruption, preventing brain drain, enhancing human rights … [Read more...] about US Embassy Democracy Commission’s Small Grants Program in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Journalists for Human Rights: Emerging Indigenous Reporters Scholarship Fund in Canada
Deadline: 25 November 2016 Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) is inviting applications for its "Emerging Indigenous Reporters Scholarship Fund” to support young, Indigenous media students throughout their journey to becoming established Canadian journalists. Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) are … [Read more...] about Journalists for Human Rights: Emerging Indigenous Reporters Scholarship Fund in Canada
Open Society Foundations Burma Project: Increasing International Awareness of Conditions
Deadline: Ongoing The Open Society Foundations is seeking applications for its Burma Project with an aim to increase international awareness of conditions in Burma and helping the country make a successful transition from a closed to an open society. The project prioritizes projects supporting … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundations Burma Project: Increasing International Awareness of Conditions
