Deadline: 4 August 2016 Vodacom is currently seeking applications from South African journalists for its "Journalists of the year 2016" competition that seeks to recognize and reward distinction among South African journalists for their relentless curiosity, accuracy in sharing information with the aim of getting society to think, initiate action … [Read more...] about Vodacom Journalists of the Year 2016: Seeking Applications from South African Journalists
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.
The Fund for Investigative Journalism: Inviting Women and Journalists of Color for Grant and Fellowship Program
Deadline: 1 October 2016 The Fund for Investigative Journalism in collaboration with Ford Foundation and the Schuster Institute for Investigative Journalism at Brandeis University is inviting women and journalists of color working in any type of media — print, audio, video, online for its grant program and fellowship program. Through a … [Read more...] about The Fund for Investigative Journalism: Inviting Women and Journalists of Color for Grant and Fellowship Program
U.S. Mission to India: Seeking Proposals for Viral Videos on Climate Change Project
Deadline: 22 September 2016 The U.S. Consulate General, Public Affairs Section in Hyderabad is soliciting proposals for a project entitled “Viral Videos on Climate Change” with an aim to create and spread awareness on key climate change issues and inspire the viewers to take action to curb climate change. The proposed project will consist of a … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to India: Seeking Proposals for Viral Videos on Climate Change Project
2016 Asfari Fellowship: Developing Academic Understanding of the Media Industry
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 Journalism Fellowship Programme support talented … [Read more...] about 2016 Asfari Fellowship: Developing Academic Understanding of the Media Industry
n-vestigate Call for Applications: Inviting Journalists to Promote International Collaboration
Deadline: 30 July 2016 Journalists are invited for the n-vestigate project that aims to promote international collaboration in Eastern Partnership countries, EU and Russia in terms of investigative journalism, media law, FoI and to increase their impact in the respective societies. n-vestigate is a project by n-ost from Berlin, Germany in … [Read more...] about n-vestigate Call for Applications: Inviting Journalists to Promote International Collaboration
Open Society Foundation’s Independent Journalism and Innovation Grant Program
Deadline: 30 July 2016 The Open Society Foundation is seeking applicants for its Independent Journalism and Innovation Grant program with an aim to support promising initiatives led by individuals or collectives that strive to improve their journalism under difficult circumstances, such as autocracy, violence, repression, or poverty—or in moments … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundation’s Independent Journalism and Innovation Grant Program
Applications Open for the Fulbright-National Geographic Digital Storytelling Fellowship
Deadline: 11 October 2016 The Fulbright-National Geographic Storytelling Fellowship, a component of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, provides opportunities for U.S. citizens to participate in an academic year of overseas travel and storytelling in one, two, or three countries on a globally significant theme. This Fellowship is made possible … [Read more...] about Applications Open for the Fulbright-National Geographic Digital Storytelling Fellowship
IWMF Call for Applications: Inviting International Women Journalists for Mexico and Mexico-U.S. Border Reporting Trips
Deadline: 7 August 2016 The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is currently inviting applications from women journalists for its Mexico and Mexico-U.S. Border Reporting Trips with an aim to reduce the gender gap in international media and to support women journalists interested in pursuing stories. A group of six journalists will cover … [Read more...] about IWMF Call for Applications: Inviting International Women Journalists for Mexico and Mexico-U.S. Border Reporting Trips
Applications Open for The Haller Prize 2016 for Development Journalism
Deadline: 16 September 2016 Applicants are invited to apply for The Haller Prize 2016 for Development Journalism. The Haller Prize for Development Journalism was created in order to promote African-led discussions around development. The continent is changing and as issues facing the developing world grow more complex, journalism has become a … [Read more...] about Applications Open for The Haller Prize 2016 for Development Journalism
IWMF’s Mexico and Mexico-U.S. Border Reporting Trips: Inviting International Women Journalists
Deadline: 7 August 2016 The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is currently inviting applications from women journalists for its Mexico and Mexico-U.S. Border Reporting Trips with an aim to reduce the gender gap in international media and to support women journalists interested in pursuing stories. A group of six journalists will cover … [Read more...] about IWMF’s Mexico and Mexico-U.S. Border Reporting Trips: Inviting International Women Journalists
Abe Fellowship for Journalists: International Reporting on Topics of Pressing Global Concern
Deadline: 15 September 2016 The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) and the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership (CGP) have announced the Abe Fellowship for Journalists (AFJ). Funding for the fellowship is provided by CGP. The Abe Fellowship for Journalists is designed to encourage in-depth coverage of topics of pressing concern to … [Read more...] about Abe Fellowship for Journalists: International Reporting on Topics of Pressing Global Concern
U.S. Mission to India: TechCamp for Civil Society Organizations and Youth Leaders-Hyderabad 2016
Deadline: 29 July 2016 The U.S. Consulate General, Public Affairs Section in Hyderabad is soliciting proposals from legally recognize non-profit, non-governmental organizations in India and United States for a program entitled "TechCamp for Civil Society Organizations and Youth Leaders- Hyderabad 2016" with an aim to bring together youth leaders, … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to India: TechCamp for Civil Society Organizations and Youth Leaders-Hyderabad 2016
International Center for Journalists: Seeking Applications for 2016 Global Health Reporting Contest
Deadline: 24 July 2016 The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) is seeking applicants for its 2016 Global Health Reporting Contest with an aim to increase the quality and quantity of news coverage on key health issues in targeted countries and regions across the globe. ICFJ’s 2016 Global Health Reporting Contest aims to build on the … [Read more...] about International Center for Journalists: Seeking Applications for 2016 Global Health Reporting Contest
Fund for Local Cooperation: Improving the Functioning of the Local Civil Society
Deadline: 15 August 2016 The Embassy of Finland, Hanoi is accepting proposals for its Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) with an aim to improve the functioning of the local civil society and to enhance the cooperation and partnerships between private sector actors in Viet Nam and in Finland. The Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) complements other … [Read more...] about Fund for Local Cooperation: Improving the Functioning of the Local Civil Society
Applications Open for Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award 2016: Rewarding Excellence
Deadline: 31 October 2016 The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust invites applications for 2016 Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award. The Award focuses unambiguously on excellence and exceptional scholarship. It is granted to candidates of the highest calibre to enable them to undertake a programme of cutting edge, internationally significant … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award 2016: Rewarding Excellence
U.S. Mission to Burma: Walking the Walk on Combating Gender-Based Violence in Myanmar
Deadline: 29 July 2016 The U.S. Embassy is seeking applications from eligible organization to fund a program entitled “Walking the Walk on Combating Gender-Based Violence in Myanmar” with an aim to empower civil society actors to advocate for change by raising awareness and understanding of gender-based violence in Myanmar. The Walking the Walk … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to Burma: Walking the Walk on Combating Gender-Based Violence in Myanmar
How can NGOs participate in Crowdfunding?
As the name suggests, crowdfunding is a way of raising funds (funding) from a large number of donors (crowd) by mediums like internet, social media and mobile phones. Lot of social enterprises, start-ups, and even nonprofits are successfully raising funds by doing crowdfunding campaigns. How NGOs can make their crowdfunding plan and how to actually … [Read more...] about How can NGOs participate in Crowdfunding?
British Council’s Cultural Protection Fund 2016 – 2020: Protecting Cultural Heritage through Capacity Building
Deadline: 1 August 2016 The British Council, in partnership with the Department for Culture Media and Sport, has launched the Cultural Protection Fund to support cultural heritage in conflict-affected countries. The objective is to help to create opportunities for economic and social development through building capacity to foster, safeguard … [Read more...] about British Council’s Cultural Protection Fund 2016 – 2020: Protecting Cultural Heritage through Capacity Building
SSRC Abe Fellowship: Seeking Proposals from Research Professionals to Foster their Skills
Deadline: 1 September 2016 The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) and the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership (CGP) has announced the annual Abe Fellowship Program competition. Funding for the Abe Fellowship Program is provided by CGP. The Abe Fellowship is designed to encourage international multidisciplinary research on topics of … [Read more...] about SSRC Abe Fellowship: Seeking Proposals from Research Professionals to Foster their Skills
AuthorAID Travel and Workshop Grants 2016: Awarding Participants from Developing Countries
Deadline: 17 July and 27 July 2016 AuthorAID is inviting applicants for its 2016 travel grants and workshop grants. AuthorAID helps researchers in developing countries to publish and otherwise communicate their work. It also serves as a wider global forum to discuss and disseminate research. Award Criteria 6 travel grants ($1500 each): … [Read more...] about AuthorAID Travel and Workshop Grants 2016: Awarding Participants from Developing Countries
