Deadline: 03-Sep-2025 The National Press Foundation is offering two fully funded fellowships for U.S.-based journalists to attend the Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists. The event will be held at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania from October 20 to 22, 2025. The … [Read more...] about Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists (United States)
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.
Breaking Down Barriers to Health Services in South Asia: A Reporting Training Programme
Deadline: 03-Aug-2025 If you are a young journalist or media contributor from Nepal, India, or Bangladesh interested in driving social change, a new training opportunity may be for you. The Thomson Reuters Foundation and the Global Fund are launching a dual track training course called Breaking … [Read more...] about Breaking Down Barriers to Health Services in South Asia: A Reporting Training Programme
CFPs: Media Training curriculum on Technology-facilitated Violence Against Women in Western Balkans
Deadline: 15-Aug-2025 UN Women is inviting proposals from civil society organizations (CSOs) to develop and deliver a comprehensive media training programme on technology-facilitated violence against women (TF VAW) in the Western Balkans. The initiative includes designing a curriculum, training … [Read more...] about CFPs: Media Training curriculum on Technology-facilitated Violence Against Women in Western Balkans
Apply Now: First MENA Civic Tech Hackathon and Fellowship
Deadline: 23-Aug-2025 The Code for MENA has launched its first Civic Tech Hackathon and Fellowship to strengthen civic technology in the Middle East and North Africa. This initiative aims to empower a new generation of public interest technologists, civic innovators, and changemakers by combining … [Read more...] about Apply Now: First MENA Civic Tech Hackathon and Fellowship
Apply for Artists in the Library Program in Canada
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 The Artists in the Library Program offers funding to professional artists, arts organizations, and collectives across all artistic disciplines to create and deliver free community-engaged arts programs at Toronto Public Library branches. This initiative provides paid … [Read more...] about Apply for Artists in the Library Program in Canada
Regional Call for Socially Engaged Artistic Projects 2025
Deadline: 02-Sep-2025 The “Art for Reconciliation – Open Call for Socially Engaged Projects” has been launched for civil society organizations working in arts and culture in the Western Balkans. This initiative invites projects that use participatory and socially engaged artistic practices to … [Read more...] about Regional Call for Socially Engaged Artistic Projects 2025
Call for In-depth Stories on Electoral Integrity and Political Discourse in Albania
Deadline: 18-Aug-2025 The Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN) Albania has launched a call for applications for journalists to produce in-depth articles focusing on electoral integrity and political discourse in Albania. Up to three grants will be awarded to support investigative work on … [Read more...] about Call for In-depth Stories on Electoral Integrity and Political Discourse in Albania
2nd Call for Project Proposals: Promotion of Media and Information Literacy
Deadline: 30-Jul-2025 The Second Call for Proposals is part of the regional project “SEECheck Network – Fighting Disinformation and Misinformation through a Network of Fact-checkers.” This initiative is implemented by the SEECheck network in partnership with “Faktoje” in Albania and “Open Data … [Read more...] about 2nd Call for Project Proposals: Promotion of Media and Information Literacy
Virtual Training for Journalists Reporting on Business and Climate Change
Deadline: 01-Aug-2025 The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is organizing a virtual media workshop in late August to early September for business and finance journalists in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, and Thailand. This initiative aims to strengthen climate-focused reporting on environmental … [Read more...] about Virtual Training for Journalists Reporting on Business and Climate Change
Call for Projects: Producing and Publishing an Investigation Report Related to Issues of Public Governance in Lebanon
Deadline: 17-Aug-2025 The Project for the Support of Investigative Journalism in Lebanon, funded by Expertise France and the European Union, and implemented by CFI, the French media development agency, has launched a new call for projects. This initiative aims to support investigative reports that … [Read more...] about Call for Projects: Producing and Publishing an Investigation Report Related to Issues of Public Governance in Lebanon
Fellowship for Journalists in Reporting on Just Green Transition
Deadline: 20-Jul-2025 The Fellowship for Journalists offers a unique blend of intensive capacity building and robust production support to empower you. Sharpen your investigative and multimedia skills, and produce compelling stories that truly illuminate the complexities and opportunities of a … [Read more...] about Fellowship for Journalists in Reporting on Just Green Transition
Open Call for Independent Exiled Media from Belarus
Deadline: 20-Jul-2025 The JX Fund is inviting applications from established, independent Belarusian media operating in exile. The goal is to provide financial support to help these outlets maintain sustainable operations while based abroad. The fund emphasizes the importance of a diverse and … [Read more...] about Open Call for Independent Exiled Media from Belarus
Open Call for Creative Industries Fund Residency Programme in Suriname
Deadline: 25-Aug-2025 If you're a designer, architect, or interdisciplinary creator within the fields of design, architecture, and digital culture, and you're eager to develop new work in Suriname through research, engagement, and exchange, the Creative Industries Fund offers a unique … [Read more...] about Open Call for Creative Industries Fund Residency Programme in Suriname
Call for Applications: Newsroom Pivot Program
Deadline: 20-Jul-2025 The JX Fund, in partnership with the Center for Sustainable Media and Gazzetta, has launched a new pilot program aimed at supporting exiled and independent media organizations. This initiative offers venture support and potential seed funding to help media outlets grow … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Newsroom Pivot Program
Call for Applications: Realization Long Documentary Program
Deadline: 13-Oct-2025 The Long Documentary Production Program supports original and bold films that ignite imagination and tell stories relevant to Dutch audiences. They seek a diverse range of films from both experienced and emerging filmmakers, welcoming all narrative perspectives and genres. The … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Realization Long Documentary Program
Apply Now: Terra Foundation Convening Grant Program
Deadline: 01-Dec-2025 The Terra Foundation for American Art is excited to invite applications for its Convening Grant Program to support programs that stimulate interdisciplinary and intercultural exchange through conferences, workshops and gatherings worldwide. They encourage convenings that … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Terra Foundation Convening Grant Program
Applications open for Terra Foundation Collections Grant Program
Deadline: 06-Oct-2025 Applications are ow open for the Terra Foundation Collections Grant Program to encourage organizations worldwide to re-interpret and re-present their permanent collections. They support permanent collection projects that broaden understanding and pursue inclusive and … [Read more...] about Applications open for Terra Foundation Collections Grant Program
IUCN India announces call for ‘Stories of Hope Media Fellowship’
Deadline: 18-Jul-2025 The IUCN India is thrilled to launch the Stories of Hope Media Fellowship, a unique opportunity for eight passionate young journalists and storytellers eager to make a difference. This fellowship supports the documentation and sharing of powerful stories … [Read more...] about IUCN India announces call for ‘Stories of Hope Media Fellowship’
Australian High Commission launches Direct Aid Program
Deadline: 31-Jul-2025 The Australian High Commission in the Republic of Kenya is inviting applications for the Direct Aid Program (DAP), which offers financial assistance to eligible groups or organizations for small-scale development projects. This program supports initiatives … [Read more...] about Australian High Commission launches Direct Aid Program
Apply Now: Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program – Zambia
Deadline: 15-Jul-2025 The U.S. Embassy in Zambia is inviting applications for the prestigious Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program. This ten-month, non-degree program offers experienced professionals an opportunity to enhance their leadership skills through academic study and professional … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program – Zambia
Commitment Grant and Emerging Filmmaker Fellowship – United States
Deadline: 16-Jul-2025 Mountainfilm supports documentary filmmakers who tell stories that inspire audiences to work toward a better world. They are particularly interested in non-fiction projects that highlight adventure, activism, social justice, culture, the environment, and the indomitable human … [Read more...] about Commitment Grant and Emerging Filmmaker Fellowship – United States
Call for Proposals: Fossil Fuel Grants Programme (Europe)
Deadline: 24-Jul-2025 The Journalismfund Europe has launched its Fossil Fuel Grants Programme aimed at cross-border teams of professional journalists and newsrooms. The program supports investigations that uncover unreported activities of European fossil fuel companies and their proxies both within … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Fossil Fuel Grants Programme (Europe)
Applications open for Broadcast Funding Program – South Africa
Deadline: 01-Aug-2025 The Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) is now accepting applications for its 2025/26 Broadcast Funding Program. The call for grant applications is open for four weeks, running from 4 July to 1 August 2025. This opportunity is directed at community media projects … [Read more...] about Applications open for Broadcast Funding Program – South Africa
Request for Proposals: Community Print Funding Program (South Africa)
Deadline: 01-Aug-2025 The Community Print Funding Program is aimed at supporting organisations that are owned by or focused on youth, women, and persons with disabilities across all nine provinces of South Africa. Despite the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) making notable strides in … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Community Print Funding Program (South Africa)
Tauranga City Council announces Public Art Fund (New Zealand)
Deadline: 01-Aug-2025 The Tauranga City Council has announced an open call for its Public Art Fund to support and enhance public art projects with greater structure and intentionality. The fund aims to celebrate the diverse stories that shape the community’s identity and honor its evolving … [Read more...] about Tauranga City Council announces Public Art Fund (New Zealand)
Call for EOIs: Support to Civil Society in Uzbekistan
Deadline: 22-Aug-2025 The European Commission invites expressions of interest to support and strengthen civil society organisations (CSOs) in EU partner countries, with a focus on Uzbekistan. CSOs play a vital role in promoting democracy, human rights, and the rule of law—core values of the … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Support to Civil Society in Uzbekistan
Applications open for Fritt Ord Foundation Fund (Norway)
Deadline: 08-Aug-2025 The Fritt Ord Foundation Fund supports projects that promote freedom of expression, public discourse, art, and culture. The initiatives funded should contribute to the common good and be accessible to the public. Supported projects span various categories. For events, … [Read more...] about Applications open for Fritt Ord Foundation Fund (Norway)
RFAs: Poetry Foundation General Operating Support Program (US)
Deadline: 15-Jul-2025 The Poetry Foundation’s General Operating Support Program provides unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations focused on poetry. This includes poetry organizations, presses, publications, and select literary arts service and membership organizations across the U.S. and … [Read more...] about RFAs: Poetry Foundation General Operating Support Program (US)
U.S. Mission to South Africa Annual Program Statement 2025
Deadline: 11-Jul-2025 The U.S. Mission to South Africa Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) has reinstated its Annual Program Statement (APS) through the U.S. Department of State. The primary goal is to deepen partnerships and enhance knowledge sharing between Americans and South Africans, fostering … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to South Africa Annual Program Statement 2025
U.S. Embassy Bucharest Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Romania)
Deadline: 31-Jul-2025 The U.S. Embassy Bucharest Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) has announced funding availability through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This opportunity supports projects that advance U.S. foreign policy goals and strengthen the relationship between the United States … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Bucharest Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Romania)
CFPs: ABU Together for Planet, People, Peace Media Awards
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025 The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union invites media organizations and independent producers to participate in the second edition of the Together for Planet, People, Peace (T4P) Media Awards. These awards aim to honor powerful media stories and initiatives that inspire … [Read more...] about CFPs: ABU Together for Planet, People, Peace Media Awards
CFAs: BenueAID Discretionary Grants in Nigeria
Deadline: 31-Dec-2025 BenueAID is now accepting applications for its Discretionary Grant to support innovative and impactful humanitarian interventions in Benue State. This opportunity is open to nonprofits with creative ideas or programs that address urgent community needs. The Discretionary … [Read more...] about CFAs: BenueAID Discretionary Grants in Nigeria
CFPs: East African Photography Award (EAPA)
Deadline: 20-Jul-2025 The FOTEA Foundation is seeking proposals for its East African Photography Award (EAPA). East African Photography Award celebrates multi-image stories that explore any theme personal, social, cultural, political, environmental, or otherwise. More than just beautiful … [Read more...] about CFPs: East African Photography Award (EAPA)
Open Call for Uganda Press Photo Award (UPPA)
Deadline: 20-Jul-2025 The Uganda Press Photo Award (UPPA) has an Open Theme, which allows photographers complete creative freedom. This year’s Uganda Press Photo Award theme is Open, giving photographers the freedom to explore any subject through photojournalism or documentary photography. … [Read more...] about Open Call for Uganda Press Photo Award (UPPA)
Doha Film Institute Grant Programme: Feature Films
Deadline: 08-Jul-2025 The Doha Film Institute is excited to invite applications for its Feature Films Grant Programme to identify new talent, seek out new cinematic voices and discover universally resonant stories. The Institute’s approach is to champion projects that aim to explore, expand … [Read more...] about Doha Film Institute Grant Programme: Feature Films
Call for Proposals: Dalan Fund´s Romani Program 2025
Deadline: 31-Jul-2025 The Dalan Fund is pleased to launched the Romani Program, designed as a complementary mechanism to existing models of resource distribution for intersectional Romani organizing in Hungary, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia. Grounded in the lived experiences of Romani women, … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Dalan Fund´s Romani Program 2025
Apply for Climate Journalism Mentoring Program (9th Cycle)
Deadline: 27-Jul-2025 Climate Tracker's climate journalism mentorship program is back! In its ninth edition, they're seeking six journalists from Latin America and the Caribbean to strengthen coverage of the energy transition with a fair and evidence-based approach. This ninth cycle of the … [Read more...] about Apply for Climate Journalism Mentoring Program (9th Cycle)
Call for Applications: Doha Film Institute Grant Programme – Short Films
Deadline: 08-Jul-2025 Applications are now open for the Doha Film Institute Grant Programme - Short Films to identify new talent, seek out new cinematic voices and discover universally resonant stories. The Institute’s approach is to champion projects that aim to explore, expand and cultivate … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Doha Film Institute Grant Programme – Short Films
Entries open for Video Making Contest on Integration of Technology in NCL (India)
Deadline: 31-Jul-2025 The Bureau of Police Research and Development under the Ministry of Home Affairs in collaboration with MyGov is inviting the citizens, especially the youth to participate in the Video Making Contest on Integration of Technology in NCL in its pursuit of making citizens more … [Read more...] about Entries open for Video Making Contest on Integration of Technology in NCL (India)
Thomson Foundation Young Journalist Award
Deadline: 01-Aug-2025 The Thomson Foundation Young Journalist Award in partnership with the UK Foreign Press Association (FPA) is open to journalists aged 30 or under on 24 November 2025 from and living in countries with a Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of less than USD20,000. The … [Read more...] about Thomson Foundation Young Journalist Award
Call for Selection of Collaborative Projects: Go Green, Get Digital, Be Resilient Programme
Deadline: 02-Sep-2025 The Go Green, Get Digital, Be Resilient Programme is now accepting applications to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organizations working at the intersection of food and tourism, collectively referred to as "food in tourism". This initiative seeks to … [Read more...] about Call for Selection of Collaborative Projects: Go Green, Get Digital, Be Resilient Programme
Apply for Climate Reporting Gap Fellowship in Nigeria
Deadline: 20-Aug-2025 Are you a Nigerian journalist passionate about making complex climate issues accessible and relevant to your community? One World Media, in partnership with Surge Africa, is thrilled to launch a new opportunity as part of The Climate Reporting Gap Initiative. Across … [Read more...] about Apply for Climate Reporting Gap Fellowship in Nigeria
CFPs: Strengthening the Communication Capacity of Grassroots CSOs
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 The Netherlands Helsinki Committee has launched a new call for proposals to support Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) working in the fields of women’s rights, environmental justice, and anti-corruption. This initiative is designed to boost the … [Read more...] about CFPs: Strengthening the Communication Capacity of Grassroots CSOs
CFPs: Maatschappelijke Transformatie (MATRA) Project in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Deadline: 01-Sep-2025 The Maatschappelijke Transformatie (MATRA) Project is part of the Netherlands fund for Regional Partnerships (NFRP) that supports current and potential EU candidate countries in their attempts to fulfill conditions required by the EU accession processes. The MATRA stands … [Read more...] about CFPs: Maatschappelijke Transformatie (MATRA) Project in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Community Broadcasting Foundation launches Content Grants (Australia)
Deadline: 12-Aug-25 The Community Broadcasting Foundation has launched the Content Grants to increase and diversify the voices heard in Australian media by supporting the creation of compelling content. Objectives The objectives of the Content grants are to support community media … [Read more...] about Community Broadcasting Foundation launches Content Grants (Australia)
CBF Development & Operations Grant (Australia)
Deadline: 12-Aug-25 The Community Broadcasting Foundation is inviting applications for the Development & Operations Grant to support a resilient, thriving community media sector that reflects, amplifies and enriches the ever-evolving communities of Australia.? Objectives The objectives … [Read more...] about CBF Development & Operations Grant (Australia)
Family Planning Radio Campaigns: Apply Now!
Family Empowerment Media (FEM) seeks an NGO partner to co-implement their proofs of concept in the following countries: Angola, Benin, Burundi, Cameroon, Ethiopia, The Gambia, India, Mali, Mauritania, Senegal, Rwanda, and Togo. FEM is looking for long term partners interested in co-implementing … [Read more...] about Family Planning Radio Campaigns: Apply Now!
CFPs: Public Diplomacy Mission’s Mexico Annual Program Statement
Deadline: 21-Feb-25 The U.S. Mission Mexico’s PDS invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties and mutual understanding between the U.S. and Mexico through cultural, economic, educational, professional, and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral … [Read more...] about CFPs: Public Diplomacy Mission’s Mexico Annual Program Statement
Community Foundation of Huntington County Grant program (US)
Deadline: 16-Jan-25 The Community Foundation of Huntington County is seeking grant applications for organizations and causes that serve Huntington County residents. Focus AreasAddress community challenges and opportunitiesCultivate/maintain community collaborationAdvance investment in their … [Read more...] about Community Foundation of Huntington County Grant program (US)
Specialist Radio Programming Grant Program (Australia)
Deadline: 4-Mar-25 The Community Broadcasting Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Specialist Radio Programming Grant Program to assists with the development, production and broadcast costs of specialist radio programming content to meet the needs of particular … [Read more...] about Specialist Radio Programming Grant Program (Australia)
