Deadline: Ongoing Ford Foundation's Just Films grants program supports artist-driven film and new media projects, and other forms of creative visual storytelling, that explore the rich diversity of the human experience. These stories inspire imaginations, disrupt stereotypes, and help transform … [Read more...] about Ford Foundation’s JustFilms Grants: Supporting Artist-Driven Films and New Media Projects
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.
Shorenstein Center’s Goldsmith Investigative Reporting Prize for U.S.-based Media Professionals
Deadline: 3 January 2017 The Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy, is currently inviting media professionals from across United States for the annual Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting honors investigative reporting that best promotes more effective and ethical conduct … [Read more...] about Shorenstein Center’s Goldsmith Investigative Reporting Prize for U.S.-based Media Professionals
Heinz-Kühn-Foundation Scholarships: Supporting Training and Professional Development of Junior Journalists from the Developing World
Deadline: 30 November 2016 The Heinz-Kühn-Foundation is currently seeking applications from the young journalists for the scholarships, providing them six-week or three-month reporting trips in developing countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. The foundation also provides funds to enable … [Read more...] about Heinz-Kühn-Foundation Scholarships: Supporting Training and Professional Development of Junior Journalists from the Developing World
Apply for The Leading Change Journalism Bursary 2017!
Deadline: 21 November 2016 The Queen's Young Leaders is seeking applications for its "Leading Change Journalism Bursary" to offer young people across the Commonwealth the chance to develop journalism skills while building a portfolio of work. Working to agreed deadlines and briefs, winners will be … [Read more...] about Apply for The Leading Change Journalism Bursary 2017!
IWMF’s Reporting Grants For Women’s Stories: Supporting Journalism Produced by and about Women
Deadline: 1 December 2016 The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is currently inviting applications for its Reporting Grants for Women’s Stories with an aim to empower women journalists to access untold stories through new means of funding that emphasizes gender balanced … [Read more...] about IWMF’s Reporting Grants For Women’s Stories: Supporting Journalism Produced by and about Women
Apply for ONA’S 2017 Women’s Leadership Accelerator Program! Seeking Applicants Worldwide
Deadline: 15 November 2016 The Online News Association (ONA) is seeking applications from women for its program titled "Women’s Leadership Accelerator" with an aim to develop strong leadership skills for women working in digital journalism. The Accelerator, to be held Feb. 5-10, 2017, at the … [Read more...] about Apply for ONA’S 2017 Women’s Leadership Accelerator Program! Seeking Applicants Worldwide
Allianz Cultural Foundation: Seeking Young Academics and Artists from Europe
Deadline: 1 March 2017 The Allianz Cultural Foundation is seeking applications to fund exceptionally gifted young academics and artists in Europe. The foundation prioritizes cooperative projects which involve partners from at least three countries. Special attention is paid to projects which … [Read more...] about Allianz Cultural Foundation: Seeking Young Academics and Artists from Europe
AHCJ Call for Applications: Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism
Deadline: 7 December 2017 The Association of Healthcare Journalists (AHCJ) is currently seeking nominations for its Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism, that have recognized the best health reporting in print, broadcast and online media. Entries can include a wide range of health … [Read more...] about AHCJ Call for Applications: Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism
European Journalism Centre: Innovation in Development Reporting Grants for Germany
Deadline: 29 March 2017 The European Journalism Centre (EJC) is seeking applicants for its Global Health Journalism Grant Programme for Germany entitled “Innovation in Development Reporting”. The project rewards quality journalism and advances a new and distinctive agenda for development coverage … [Read more...] about European Journalism Centre: Innovation in Development Reporting Grants for Germany
MMA Isu Elihle Awards: Inviting Journalists in Eastern and Southern Africa
Deadline: 3 November 2016 Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) in patnership with Save the Children International (SCI) and Media Network on Child Rights and Development (MNCRD) is currently inviting all journalists in East and Southern Africa to submit their story ideas in the Isu Elihle (Great Idea) … [Read more...] about MMA Isu Elihle Awards: Inviting Journalists in Eastern and Southern Africa
EJN’s Biodiversity Media Grant: Supporting Journalism Networks and Media Organizations throughout the World
Deadline: 23 December 2016 The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is seeking applications for its "Biodiversity Media Grant" with an aim to support journalism networks and media organizations throughout the world in increasing the capacity of media to cover critical issues of conservation and … [Read more...] about EJN’s Biodiversity Media Grant: Supporting Journalism Networks and Media Organizations throughout the World
Women4GlobalFund Call for Applications: TB R&D Media Training Programme to end TB
Deadline: 4 November 2016 Women4GlobalFund (W4GF) is seeking applicants for its TB R&D Media Training with an aim to support participants to more powerfully advocate to end TB and ensure the TB response, including a specific focus on R&D, is fully-funded, both in their country and … [Read more...] about Women4GlobalFund Call for Applications: TB R&D Media Training Programme to end TB
German-Northern European Journalists’ Bursary Programme: Inviting Journalists from the Nordic or Baltic Countries
Deadline: 15 November 2016 International Journalists’ Programmes (IJP) is inviting journalists for its 18th German-Northern European Journalists' Bursary Programme. IJP is a non-profit organisation offering exchange programmes for early and mid-career journalists between Germany and more than 40 … [Read more...] about German-Northern European Journalists’ Bursary Programme: Inviting Journalists from the Nordic or Baltic Countries
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Strengthening Independent Media in Bangladesh
Deadline: 19 December 2016 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 independent media in Bangladesh. DRL requests proposals for … [Read more...] about Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Strengthening Independent Media in Bangladesh
Thomson Reuters Foundation: Inviting Journalists for Reporting Rural Poverty and Agricultural Development Workshop
Deadline: 30 November 2016 The Thomson Reuters Foundation is seeking applications from journalists from around the world for its one-week Reporting Rural Poverty and Agricultural Development workshop in Rome. In order to ensure the daily issues faced by rural poor people and their communities are … [Read more...] about Thomson Reuters Foundation: Inviting Journalists for Reporting Rural Poverty and Agricultural Development Workshop
Entries Open for John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships 2017-18
Deadline: 1 December 2016 Entries are open for John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships 2017-18. A JSK Fellowship is a life-changing experience. Each year JSK selects fellows from around the world and bring them together for 10 months (September to June) at Stanford University, in the heart of Silicon … [Read more...] about Entries Open for John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships 2017-18
Thomson Reuters Foundation: Inviting Journalists for Reporting Rural Poverty and Agricultural Development Workshop
Deadline: 30 November 2016 The Thomson Reuters Foundation is seeking applications from journalists from around the world for its one-week Reporting Rural Poverty and Agricultural Development workshop in Rome. In order to ensure the daily issues faced by rural poor people and their communities are … [Read more...] about Thomson Reuters Foundation: Inviting Journalists for Reporting Rural Poverty and Agricultural Development Workshop
Accountability through Citizen Engagement Project: Inviting Civil Society Organisations in Republic of Macedonia
Deadline: 24 October 2016 The Metamorphosis Foundation is seeking applicants for its Accountability through Citizen Engagement (ACE) project with an aim to support the creation of mechanism for Civil Society Organisations and citizens to be able to make the case for transparency and accountability … [Read more...] about Accountability through Citizen Engagement Project: Inviting Civil Society Organisations in Republic of Macedonia
ICFJ: Covering Road Safety in the Southeast Asia Region
Deadline: 13 October 2016 In partnership with World Health Organization (WHO), the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) will organize a two-day workshop from Dec. 5 – 6, 2016, for journalists from the Southeast Asia region to improve their coverage of the road-traffic injuries that account … [Read more...] about ICFJ: Covering Road Safety in the Southeast Asia Region
International Center for Journalists: Reporting Contest on Early Childhood Development
Deadline: 1 December 2016 The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) is inviting applicants from Asia, Africa and Latin America for its “Reporting Contest on Early Childhood Development” in order to provide them a chance to win a prestigious international study tour as part of a contest to … [Read more...] about International Center for Journalists: Reporting Contest on Early Childhood Development
2016 Global Media Competition: Recognizing Exemplary Media Coverage on Labour Migration
Deadline: 31 October 2016 The International Labour Organization (ILO) is seeking applicants for its 2016 Global Media Competition “Breaking Stereotypes on Labour Migration” with an aim to recognize exemplary media coverage on labour migration by encouraging professional journalists. Professional … [Read more...] about 2016 Global Media Competition: Recognizing Exemplary Media Coverage on Labour Migration
Applications Open for EJC’s Global Health Journalism Grant Programme
Deadline: 12 October 2016 The European Journalism Centre (EJC) is seeking applicants for its Global Health Journalism Grant Programme for Germany entitled "Innovation in Development Reporting". The project rewards quality journalism and advances a new and distinctive agenda for development coverage … [Read more...] about Applications Open for EJC’s Global Health Journalism Grant Programme
2016 Simon Cumbers Media Fund: Promoting Better Quality Media Coverage
Deadline: 26 October 2016 Journalists and media professionals with an interest in reporting on issues in the developing world are invited to apply for funding under the winter 2016 round of the Simon Cumbers Media Fund. The fund's aim is to assist and promote more and better quality media coverage … [Read more...] about 2016 Simon Cumbers Media Fund: Promoting Better Quality Media Coverage
USAID: Media Enabling Democracy, Inclusion and Accountability in Moldova
Deadline: 14 November 2016 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications from eligible organizations to fund a for a program entitled "Media Enabling Democracy, Inclusion and Accountability in Moldova (MEDIA-M)" is a five-year activity that aims to promote … [Read more...] about USAID: Media Enabling Democracy, Inclusion and Accountability in Moldova
Apply for Kiplinger Fellowship Program in Public Affairs Journalism!
Deadline: 31 October 2016 The Kiplinger Program in Public Affairs Journalism at Ohio State University is seeking innovative journalists with a strong desire to reboot their digital skills. Selected Fellows will spend a week at Ohio State's main campus in Columbus, immersed in hands-on training led … [Read more...] about Apply for Kiplinger Fellowship Program in Public Affairs Journalism!
The Fund for Investigative Journalism: Supporting US based Freelance Reporters and Stories
Deadline: 26 September 2016 The Fund for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) is pleased to announce that for the fourth year in a row, the Nicholas B. Ottaway Foundation has donated $25,000 in order to support FIJ’s grant-making program for independent investigative reporters. The funds will support … [Read more...] about The Fund for Investigative Journalism: Supporting US based Freelance Reporters and Stories
Nominations Open for Women in News (WIN) Leadership Development Programme
Deadline: 17 October 2016 The World Association of Newspaper and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) is inviting applications from women working for newspapers or digital media in Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan and Palestine to apply for the much-sought-after Women in News (WIN) leadership development … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Women in News (WIN) Leadership Development Programme
Nominations Open for UNESCO’s Global Media & Information Literacy Awards!
Deadline: 19 September 2016 Nominations are open for UNESCO's Global Media & Information Literacy (MIL) Awards to recognize information/library, media and technology specialists, educators, artists, activists, researchers, policy makers, NGOs, associations and other groups integrating MIL in an … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for UNESCO’s Global Media & Information Literacy Awards!
International Anti-Corruption Conference: Young Journalists Initiative
Deadline: 20 September 2016 The International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC) is currently inviting young journalists working all around the world to be part of the next edition of the IACC. Successful Young Journalists will be selected from South America and the rest of the world* to form the … [Read more...] about International Anti-Corruption Conference: Young Journalists Initiative
UNDP/Timor-Leste Call for EOIs : Inviting NGOs, CBOs or Media Institutions for Micro Capital Grants Implementation
Deadline: 26 September 2016 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Timor-Leste is inviting NGOs/CBOs/CSOs or Media Institutions to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for its Micro-Capital Grant Project on “Strengthening Political Journalism in Timor-Leste”. Expected Outcomes … [Read more...] about UNDP/Timor-Leste Call for EOIs : Inviting NGOs, CBOs or Media Institutions for Micro Capital Grants Implementation
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Supporting Projects to Promote Freedom of Expression
Deadline: 1 November 2016 The United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for an approximately 24-month regional project to defend and bolster press freedom and freedom of expression in Latin America. The goal of the project is … [Read more...] about Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Supporting Projects to Promote Freedom of Expression
Call for Applications: Bitch Media Fellowships for Writers Worldwide
Deadline: 15 September 2016 Bitch Media, an independent, nonprofit feminist media organization has announced the Bitch Media Fellowships for Writers, a series of three-month intensive writing fellowships whose goal is to develop, support, and amplify emerging, diverse voices in feminist, activist, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Bitch Media Fellowships for Writers Worldwide
Applications Open for GLOBSEC Young Europeans Forum 2016
Deadline: 11 September 2016 GLOBSEC Tatra Summit is seeking applicants for its Young Europeans Forum 2016 with an aim to give young professionals an opportunity to discuss current challenges in the EU while improving their policy-making skills and engaging in networking with their peers as well as … [Read more...] about Applications Open for GLOBSEC Young Europeans Forum 2016
Applications Open for innovateAFRICA Fund: Accelerating Digital Innovation in Media
Deadline: 1 December 2016 Applications are open for innovateAFRICA Fund, run by Code for Africa that aims to accelerate digital innovation in watchdog media and civic news organisations by funding transformational ideas and then continuing to support them through a network of peers and … [Read more...] about Applications Open for innovateAFRICA Fund: Accelerating Digital Innovation in Media
ASEF Workshop on “Asia-Europe Media Connectivity: Collaborating on Digital Journalism”
Deadline: 12 September 2016 The Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) inviting applicants for the ASEF Journalists’ Workshop on “Asia-Europe Media Connectivity: Collaborating on Digital Journalism” to provide an opportunity for 15 journalists to come together to share their professional media experiences … [Read more...] about ASEF Workshop on “Asia-Europe Media Connectivity: Collaborating on Digital Journalism”
European Commission Call for Proposals: Media Literacy For All
Deadline: 14 October 2016 The European Commission is seeking proposals for its program entitled "Media Literacy For All" with an aim to develop actions aimed at increasing the critical thinking towards the media among citizens of all ages and to test the feasibility and usefulness of such … [Read more...] about European Commission Call for Proposals: Media Literacy For All
Open Society Foundation’s Independent Journalism Grant: Supporting Journalistic Endeavors
Deadline: Ongoing The Open Society Foundation is accepting applications for its Independent Journalism and Innovation Grant program to support promising initiatives led by individuals or collectives that strive to improve their journalism under difficult circumstances, such as autocracy, violence, … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundation’s Independent Journalism Grant: Supporting Journalistic Endeavors
Livingston Awards for Young Journalists: Honoring Outstanding International Reporting
Deadline: 1 February 2017 The Livingston Awards for Young Journalists is currently open for applications and invites journalists in order to honor outstanding achievement by professionals under the age of 35 in local, national and international reporting. The largest all-media, general reporting … [Read more...] about Livingston Awards for Young Journalists: Honoring Outstanding International Reporting
Knight-Wallace Fellowships: Offering up to Six International Fellowships
Deadline: 16 December 2016 Applications are open for the Knight-Wallace Fellowships, recognizing exceptional journalists for their work, leadership and potential with a unique opportunity: an academic year of study, developing new perspectives and networks, and achieving both professional and … [Read more...] about Knight-Wallace Fellowships: Offering up to Six International Fellowships
Women and Africa-China Relations Themed Reporting Grants 2016
Deadline: 25 September 2016 The China-Africa Reporting Project (the Project) and From Africa to China are jointly commissioning a series of Themed Grants aimed at reviewing how women are effecting and affected by China-Africa relations. The Project will publish the resulting articles in a series … [Read more...] about Women and Africa-China Relations Themed Reporting Grants 2016
ICFJ’s Reporting Contest on Early Childhood Development: Apply and get a Chance to Win prestigious International Study Tour
Deadline: 1 December 2016 International Center for Journalists (ICJF) is currently inviting journalists from journalists in the Asia, Africa and Latin America for its Reporting Contest on Early Childhood Development. ICFJ will recognize in-depth, investigative or innovative reporting that has … [Read more...] about ICFJ’s Reporting Contest on Early Childhood Development: Apply and get a Chance to Win prestigious International Study Tour
Apply for Fellowship for Asian Investigative Journalists
Deadline: 10 September 2016 CORRECTIV and the Adenauer Fellowship for Media & Communications are inviting applications for the Fellowship for Asian Investigative Journalists, financially supported by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (Foundation). This will be three months' program, in which the … [Read more...] about Apply for Fellowship for Asian Investigative Journalists
Apply for EJN´s Biodiversity Media Initiative Fellowship Program
Deadline: 10 September 2016 The Earth Journalism Network´s Biodiversity Media Initiative is currently inviting applicants for its Fellowship Program during the 13th Conference of the Parties (COP13) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity in Cancun, Mexico, in December, 2016. The workshop will … [Read more...] about Apply for EJN´s Biodiversity Media Initiative Fellowship Program
Apply for Global Journalism Fellowships 2016: Addressing Women’s and LGBTI Rights
Deadline: Ongoing The International Reporting Project (IRP) is accepting applications for reporting fellowships on women’s rights and LGBTI rights. These fellowships are intended to provide in-depth coverage of important, under-covered international issues. Priority Areas Applicants may propose … [Read more...] about Apply for Global Journalism Fellowships 2016: Addressing Women’s and LGBTI Rights
Asfari Journalism Fellowship: Supporting mid-career Journalists
Deadline: 5 September 2016 The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism is currently accepting applications for its 2016 Asfari Fellowship with an aim to develop their academic understanding of the media industry improve their knowledge and focus on an in-depth piece of research. The … [Read more...] about Asfari Journalism Fellowship: Supporting mid-career Journalists
Pulitzer Center’s Travel Grants for Journalists Worldwide
Deadline: Ongoing The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting is accepting project proposals from journalists from around the world, offering them a travel grant to cover issues unreported or underreported in the mainstream American and European media. The Center's goal is to facilitate reporting from … [Read more...] about Pulitzer Center’s Travel Grants for Journalists Worldwide
Applications Open for Zimeo Excellence in Media Awards by African Media Initiative
Deadline: 15 September 2016 The African Media Initiative is inviting applications for the Second Edition of the Zimeo Excellence in Media Awards. AMI is an umbrella organisation that brings media owners together and seeks to find solutions to perennial problems facing the industry such as the lack … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Zimeo Excellence in Media Awards by African Media Initiative
IJP’s German-Latin American Fellowship: Inviting Young Journalists
Deadline: 15 September 2016 The German-Latin American Fellowship of International Journalists’ Programmes (IJP) is offering unique opportunity to young journalists to spend two months in Spanish-, Portuguese- or German-speaking media. At least five young talented German and six Latin-American … [Read more...] about IJP’s German-Latin American Fellowship: Inviting Young Journalists
Submit Your Session Proposals for 10th World Conference of Science Journalists
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The 10th World Conference of Science Journalists (WCSJ2017) has announced the Call for Session Proposals on the thematic area "Bridging Science and Societies", reflecting the vital role science journalists play in connecting audiences to the science that affects their … [Read more...] about Submit Your Session Proposals for 10th World Conference of Science Journalists
impactAFRICA Grants Available for Investigative Data-Driven Journalism
Deadline: 11 November 2016 Applications are invited for impactAFRICA for the third round to support fund for data-driven storytelling. Run by Code for Africa, it offers $500,000 in grants and technical support for pioneering digital journalism that tackles development issues, such as public … [Read more...] about impactAFRICA Grants Available for Investigative Data-Driven Journalism
