Deadline: 16 March 2018 Nominations are open for the International Women’s Media Foundation’s Courage in Journalism Award to honor women journalists for their extraordinary bravery. In facing and surviving danger to uncover the truth, they raise the bar for reporting under duress. The IWMF also … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for IWMF’s Courage in Journalism Award!
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.
Apply for Thomson Reuters Foundation’s “Africa Rising Reporting Workshop”!
Deadline: 23 February 2018 Increasingly African business and social leaders are emphasising that the future of the continent lies in its own hands. But, are we adequately reporting this and giving sufficient media attention to the strengthening entrepreneurial and innovative spirit? While analysing … [Read more...] about Apply for Thomson Reuters Foundation’s “Africa Rising Reporting Workshop”!
International Women’s Media Foundation: Seeking Applications from Women Journalists
Deadline: 9 March 2018 International Women's Media Foundation is inviting applications for promoting the work and advancing the role of women in the news media across the globe. The Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists, the first funding initiative of its kind, enables the IWMF to … [Read more...] about International Women’s Media Foundation: Seeking Applications from Women Journalists
OSIWA Call for Proposals: Inviting Local Organizations to Support the Creation of Open Societies in West Africa
Deadline: 30 April 2018 The Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) is accepting proposals from local organizations based in West Africa to support the creation of open societies in West Africa marked by functioning democracy, good governance, the rule of law, basic freedoms, and widespread … [Read more...] about OSIWA Call for Proposals: Inviting Local Organizations to Support the Creation of Open Societies in West Africa
Apply for 50.50 Feminist Investigative Journalism Fellowship!
Deadline: 15 February 2018 Applications are open for 50.50 Feminist Investigative Journalism Fellowship to track the backlash against sexual and reproductive rights. 50.50 is the section of the independent media platform openDemocracy.net covering women's rights, gender and sexuality. They are … [Read more...] about Apply for 50.50 Feminist Investigative Journalism Fellowship!
British Embassy Chisinau: Call for Proposals for Good Governance Fund – Strategic Support Fund
Deadline: 26 February 2018 Submissions are open for Moldova´s Good Governance Fund – Strategic Support Fund. This call for proposals specifically seeks applications for projects relating to the Republic of Moldova. The UK Government’s Good Governance Fund (GGF) was launched in 2015 to support … [Read more...] about British Embassy Chisinau: Call for Proposals for Good Governance Fund – Strategic Support Fund
Applications Open for United Nations Journalism Fellowships!
Deadline: 12 March 2018 The Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists is now accepting applications from professional journalists from developing countries for its 2018 fellowship program. The fellowship program serves to maintain and expand the essential partnership between the U.N. and the media, a … [Read more...] about Applications Open for United Nations Journalism Fellowships!
U.S. Mission to Pakistan: Media Training and Professional Journalism Development
Deadline: 26 March 2018 The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad is seeking applications for its program entitled “Media Training and Professional Journalism Development”. The two programs will address Embassy goals by helping counter extremist narratives about regional … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to Pakistan: Media Training and Professional Journalism Development
Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor: Increasing Citizen Access to Objective Information in Jordan
Deadline: 12 March 2018 The U.S. 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 support fundamental freedoms in Jordan. DRL requests proposals for programs that … [Read more...] about Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor: Increasing Citizen Access to Objective Information in Jordan
Nominations Open for Taco Kuiper Award!
Deadline: 2 February 2018 Wits Journalism is seeking nominations for its Taco Kuiper Award for Investigative Journalism that recognise outstanding examples of journalism, that reveal untold stories, hold the powerful to account and question those in public life. The Award recognises the best … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Taco Kuiper Award!
Earth Journalism Network: Call for Proposals for Asia-Pacific Story Grants
Deadline: 23 February 2018 The Internews Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is seeking proposals for its Asia-Pacific Story Grants to support the production of in-depth stories that provide information that can empower communities at risk of environmental and climate change impacts to make better … [Read more...] about Earth Journalism Network: Call for Proposals for Asia-Pacific Story Grants
Journalismfund.eu: Inviting Applicants for European Cross-border Research Grant
Deadline: 15 February 2018 The Journalismfund.eu is currently inviting applicants for its European Cross-Border Research Grant to promote quality journalism in Europe by giving journalists the chance to carry out journalistic research projects. Journalismfund.eu will support professional … [Read more...] about Journalismfund.eu: Inviting Applicants for European Cross-border Research Grant
Entries Open for CJF-Facebook Journalism Project News Literacy Award!
Deadline: 16 February 2018 Entries are open for the CJF-Facebook Journalism Project News Literacy Award to celebrate efforts to encourage Canadians to understand and critically assess the quality of news in their community as well as the practices that underpin factual reporting as key … [Read more...] about Entries Open for CJF-Facebook Journalism Project News Literacy Award!
Food Sustainability Media Award: Inviting Professional Journalists and Emerging Talent Worldwide
Deadline: 31 May 2018 The Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition (BCFN) and the Thomson Reuters Foundation are launching the second edition of the Food Sustainability Media Award, an international contest that recognizes journalistic excellence in reporting on food from a different perspective and … [Read more...] about Food Sustainability Media Award: Inviting Professional Journalists and Emerging Talent Worldwide
Applications Open for Edward R. Murrow Press Fellowship!
Deadline: 1 March 2018 The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is accepting applications for its Edward R. Murrow Press Fellowship to promote the quality of responsible and discerning journalism that exemplified the work of Edward R. Murrow. One CFR resident fellowship is awarded each year to a … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Edward R. Murrow Press Fellowship!
Apply for Pitching for Peace! A Competition for Journalists
Deadline: 1 March 2018 War Stories, Peace Stories (WSPS), in partnership with the Pulitzer Center, is currently inviting journalists working from any platform to pitch a project focused on an underreported nonviolent response or peace effort in an international conflict area. WSPS seeks pitches … [Read more...] about Apply for Pitching for Peace! A Competition for Journalists
Applications Open for Turkey Europe Future Forum 2018!
Deadline: 18 February 2018 Applicants are invited to apply for the Turkey Europe Future Forum 2018. The Turkey Europe Future Forum is a project of Stiftung Mercator in cooperation with TUSIAD, under the patronage of Federica Mogherini, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs. The Turkey … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Turkey Europe Future Forum 2018!
OPEN Media Hub EOIs: Production Support for Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine
Deadline: 31 January 2018 The OPEN Media Hub is launching a Call for Expression of Interest for Production Support, a scheme to enable TV and online video journalists in the European Neighbourhood to create contents (audio-visual stories, news, features, online portfolio…) related to the European … [Read more...] about OPEN Media Hub EOIs: Production Support for Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine
U.S. Embassy in Zambia: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program for Journalism Training
Deadline: 1 August 2018 The U.S. Embassy to Zambia Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State has announced that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program for Journalism Training Programs. Purpose of Small Grants The Embassy invites proposals for … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Zambia: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program for Journalism Training
Thomson Reuters Foundation’s Green Economy Program: A Press Tour to the UK for Russian Journalists
Deadline: 26 January 2018 Applications are open for "Green Economy: A Press Tour to the UK for Russian Journalists" that is provided by the Reporting Climate Change Program. In February, beginning journalists from Russia are offered the opportunity to visit the UK as part of a press tour. As the … [Read more...] about Thomson Reuters Foundation’s Green Economy Program: A Press Tour to the UK for Russian Journalists
