Deadline: 31-Jan-23 The International Journalists' Programmes is accepting applications for German-American Fellowship Program that gives 20 promising journalists from Germany, the United States and Canada the opportunity to gain professional and personal experience in the partner … [Read more...] about German-American Fellowship Program
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.
Pascal Local Cross-Border Investigative Journalism Project: Netherlands & Belgium
Deadline: 1-Dec-22 The Journalismfund.eu has launched the applications for the Local Cross-Border Investigative Journalism Project. Aims With this project, Journalismfund.eu aims at addressing the shortage of local independent journalism by awarding grants to local investigative … [Read more...] about Pascal Local Cross-Border Investigative Journalism Project: Netherlands & Belgium
Call for Proposals: Reporting on Marine Ecosystems and the Blue Economy in Belize
Deadline: 20-Jan-23 Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is offering up to 10 reporting grants to journalists in Belize, to support the production of in-depth stories on the protection, conservation and management of reef health and the advancement of a sustainable Blue Economy Agenda. At … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Reporting on Marine Ecosystems and the Blue Economy in Belize
Open Call for Global Health Security Fund 2023
Deadline: 9-Dec-22 The European Journalism Centre (EJC) has launched the Global Health Security Call to support up to 12 journalistic projects being delivered by individuals or teams of freelance and/or staff journalists on the topic of global health security. Purpose: The 2023 Global Health … [Read more...] about Open Call for Global Health Security Fund 2023
Call for Entries: 2023 Canadian Hillman Prize
Deadline: 15-Jan-23 The 2023 Canadian Hillman Prize is now open for entries to honour excellence in journalism in service of the common good. The Hillman Prize seeks out investigative reporting that draws attention to social or economic injustice and leads to meaningful public policy change. … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: 2023 Canadian Hillman Prize
Call for Applications: Human Rights-Based Approaches to Media Work in Armenia
Deadline: 23-Nov-22 Freedom House invites applications for funding from locally registered non-governmental organizations and coalitions based in the Republic of Armenia that aim to advance the development of a human-centered and human rights-based approach to media work. For the majority of … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Human Rights-Based Approaches to Media Work in Armenia
US: Fund for Investigative Journalism Grants
Deadline: 30-Jan-23 The Fund for Investigative Journalism is inviting applications for its grants that provides to support for reporters to produce high-quality, unbiased, nonpartisan investigative stories that have an impact. Areas of Interest The Board of Directors looks for: stories that … [Read more...] about US: Fund for Investigative Journalism Grants
Reporting on a Just Transition to Greener Economies – Dual Track Training for Journalists and CSOs/NGOs in India
Deadline: 8-Jan-23 The Thomson Reuters Foundation is inviting applications for the Reporting on a Just Transition to Greener Economies - Dual Track Training for Journalists and CSOs/NGOs. The 6-week workshop series will provide a deep dive into the complex intersection of climate change, … [Read more...] about Reporting on a Just Transition to Greener Economies – Dual Track Training for Journalists and CSOs/NGOs in India
2022 Student Journalism Challenge: Your Education, Your Future in the US
Deadline: 2-Dec-22 How is school preparing you for your future? What’s working? What could be done differently? How is education adapting to their changing world? What do you want from your education that doesn’t currently exist? This is your chance to get published and win prizes! The … [Read more...] about 2022 Student Journalism Challenge: Your Education, Your Future in the US
Innovation and Media Fund Activity in Serbia
Deadline: 19-Dec-22 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the Innovation and Media Fund Activity. USAID/Serbia aims to support the establishment of an investment vehicle (the Fund) … [Read more...] about Innovation and Media Fund Activity in Serbia
John S. Knight Journalism Fellowship
Deadline: 1-Dec-22 The John S. Knight (JSK) is pleased to announce its Journalism Fellowship. A John S. Knight Journalism Fellowship has two primary components: Exploring and testing ideas for addressing a problem in journalism that is important to you, and identifying mindsets and tools … [Read more...] about John S. Knight Journalism Fellowship
Sony World Photography Awards – Nominate Now!
Deadline: 30-Nov-22 Nominations are now open for the Sony World Photography Awards. The Sony World Photography Awards is the leading competition for photographers and artists working in photography. Made up of four competitions (Professional, Open, Student and Youth), all entries are free and … [Read more...] about Sony World Photography Awards – Nominate Now!
U.S. Embassy in Venezuela: Annual Program Statement
Deadline: 31-Jul-23 The Venezuela Affairs Unit (VAU) of the U.S. Department of State announces a request for Statements of Interest (SOI) that strengthens people-to-people ties between the United States and the people of Venezuela through cultural, educational, and media support programs that … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Venezuela: Annual Program Statement
Grist Fellowship Program in the US
Deadline: 19-Dec-22 Want to grow as a journalist while absorbing a universe of environmental knowledge? If yes, then apply for the Grist Fellowship Program. Grist aims to help train the next generation of environmental journalists and storytellers. The Grist Fellowship Program is designed to … [Read more...] about Grist Fellowship Program in the US
Participate in the 2022 Story of the Year Writing Contest!
Deadline: 27-Dec-22 The annual Story of the Year Contest is coming back for the sixth year, and the StoryShares is searching for fresh, diverse stories that are "easy to read and hard to put down." Categories Diversity Award Seeking culturally relevant and inclusive stories that … [Read more...] about Participate in the 2022 Story of the Year Writing Contest!
Grants to Investigate Kidnapping in South Africa
Deadline: 21-Nov-22 The Henry Nxumalo Foundation is offering grants to journalists to investigate the rise in kidnapping cases in South Africa. The Henry Nxumalo Fund gives grants to individuals and organisations to do investigative journalism of relevance to contemporary Africa. They enable … [Read more...] about Grants to Investigate Kidnapping in South Africa
NOFO: Promoting Democratic Principles in Zimbabwe
Deadline: 31-Jan-23 The U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe under the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for creative, sustainable, engaging projects that build support for democratic principles and values. Project proposals must be designed for a post-election time period and can … [Read more...] about NOFO: Promoting Democratic Principles in Zimbabwe
Dual Track Training for CSOs/NGOs and Journalists in Bangladesh
Deadline: 8-Jan-23 The Thomson Reuters Foundation (TRF) is offering a free, instructor-led course on cutting-edge communications skills to CSO communicators in Bangladesh working in climate change, labour equity, and ‘Just Transitions’. The 6-week programme will help you develop your … [Read more...] about Dual Track Training for CSOs/NGOs and Journalists in Bangladesh
Open Call: Media Actions EE24
Deadline: 26-Jan-23 The European Commission (EC) is seeking proposals for its Media actions EE24. Scope This is a call for EU action grants for communication activities in the field of media managed by the DG Communication of the European Parliament, ahead of the 2024 European Elections. … [Read more...] about Open Call: Media Actions EE24
The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism (Grants up to $15K)
Deadline: 31-Mar-23 Are you a journalist with a great idea for a high-impact story that “Follows the Money,” but few resources to get it done? The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism would like to hear from you. The McGraw Fellowship provides editorial and financial support to … [Read more...] about The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism (Grants up to $15K)
Call for Proposals: STOP Spillover Media Grants 2022
Deadline: 9-Jan-23 Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is offering organizational grants to media organizations, including traditional news media, broadcast media, development media, new media and independent media to support capacity-building activities for media and journalists related to … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: STOP Spillover Media Grants 2022
Internews’ Earth Journalism Network: Media Workshop on Covering India’s Net Zero Transition
Deadline: 27-Nov-22 Internews’ Earth Journalism Network invites journalists from India to apply for a media workshop on covering pathways to Net Zero, to be held in Kolkata from February 1-3, 2023. This three-day workshop will help journalists in India improve their understanding of Net Zero, … [Read more...] about Internews’ Earth Journalism Network: Media Workshop on Covering India’s Net Zero Transition
NOFO: Media Integrity and Resilience in Armenia Activity
Deadline: 9-Dec-22 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the Media Integrity and Resilience in Armenia Activity. The Media Integrity and Resilience in Armenia Activity is a … [Read more...] about NOFO: Media Integrity and Resilience in Armenia Activity
WikiCredibility Grants Initiative requests applications from Individuals, Groups, or Organizations (Up to $10,000 per project)
Deadline: 28-Nov-22 The WikiCredibility Grants Initiative (WikiCred), a project of Hacks/Hackers, requests applications from individuals, groups, or organizations seeking funding support for the development of tools, projects or initiatives that strengthen credibility and reliability of … [Read more...] about WikiCredibility Grants Initiative requests applications from Individuals, Groups, or Organizations (Up to $10,000 per project)
4th World Media Lab Fellowship
Deadline: 30-Nov-22 The Nia Tero is now inviting applications for its 4th World Media Lab Fellowship to provide Indigenous creators a progressive immersion into film learning and film exploration ranging from storytelling basics and pitching, to presentation and marketing at SIFF, to distribution … [Read more...] about 4th World Media Lab Fellowship
12th Edition of RightsCon Costa Rica Call for Proposals Now Open!
Deadline: 12-Jan-23 Are you ready to share your work at RightsCon Costa Rica and help shape the digital future? If yes, then apply for the 12th Edition of RightsCon Costa Rica Call for Proposals. The RightsCon Costa Rica a first hybrid summit, will host a projected 10,000 participants from 150 … [Read more...] about 12th Edition of RightsCon Costa Rica Call for Proposals Now Open!
Open Competition “Scholarships for Video Bloggers who tell the World about Ukraine”
Deadline: 18-Nov-22 The International Renaissance Foundation announces a scholarship competition for video bloggers who create or plan to create content about Ukraine in English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic and other languages, but not Russian. The priority video blogging platform is … [Read more...] about Open Competition “Scholarships for Video Bloggers who tell the World about Ukraine”
SLiDE: Call for Projects Now Open in Canada
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity The SLiDE team accepts project submissions from community-based organizations to assist them in the assessment, adoption and development of digital technology in support of their social missions. Projects will be undertaken by teams of students from Algonquin … [Read more...] about SLiDE: Call for Projects Now Open in Canada
Journalist Competition: Call for Environment-Related Proposals in Uganda
Deadline: 11-Nov-22 The Embassy of France in Uganda, in partnership with InfoNile, is launching a call for proposals for journalists who wish to gain skills in environmental and data journalism and publish pieces on climate change, water or environmental issues in the Ugandan context. The … [Read more...] about Journalist Competition: Call for Environment-Related Proposals in Uganda
Call for Applications for Quality and Innovative Journalism
Deadline: 20-Nov-22 The German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) invites independent media organisations, national and local media outlets, and other media actors operating in the region of Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and … [Read more...] about Call for Applications for Quality and Innovative Journalism
Grant Opportunity: Youth Fund for Social Change in the United States
Deadline: 16-Nov-22 The Youth Fund for Social Change is now open for applications to support youth activists who want to change and challenge existing policies and/or organized structures that prevent their communities from achieving equality. Focus Areas Projects may cover many areas … [Read more...] about Grant Opportunity: Youth Fund for Social Change in the United States
Nominations Open for European Press Prize: Each award is for 10,000 euros
Deadline: 01-Dec-22 Nominations are now open for European Press Prize. Categories The Investigative Reporting Award – For the individual or team effort which has done most to unearth facts that the public – and society – has a right to know; The Distinguished Reporting Award – For the … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for European Press Prize: Each award is for 10,000 euros
Livingston Awards in the United States
Deadline: 1-Feb-23 The Wallace House Centre for Journalists is now accepting nominations for Livingston Awards. Three categories: local, national and international reporting. Benefits Prizes of $10,000 will be presented in categories Prize money is paid directly to the journalists, not … [Read more...] about Livingston Awards in the United States
The Alliance HPSR issues Call for Proposals to Develop a Podcast Series
Deadline: 21-Nov-22 The Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research (HPSR) invites proposals from a partnership between health communications experts and public health researchers to produce, host and distribute a limited podcast series on the topic of embedded implementation research for the … [Read more...] about The Alliance HPSR issues Call for Proposals to Develop a Podcast Series
Call for Proposals: Biodiversity Story Grants 2022
Deadline: 20-Nov-22 Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is offering reporting grants to support the production of in-depth stories that highlight previously untold threats to global biodiversity or explore new conservation-based solutions. The media has an important part to play in raising … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Biodiversity Story Grants 2022
17th Round of United Nations Democracy Fund: Grants of up to 250,000 USD
Deadline: 30 November 2022 The 17th Round of the United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) has been launched to support projects that strengthen the voice of civil society, promote human rights, and encourage the participation of all groups in democratic processes. Areas Projects fall under one or … [Read more...] about 17th Round of United Nations Democracy Fund: Grants of up to 250,000 USD
Public Affairs Small Grants Competition in Myanmar
Deadline: 15-Sep-23 The U.S. Embassy Rangoon of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations/ (or individuals) to submit a statement of interest (SOI) to carry out a program (or programs) to strengthen the cultural ties between the U.S. and Myanmar through cultural … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Small Grants Competition in Myanmar
Pulitzer Center announces Data Journalism Grants
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, a non-profit organization that supports independent global journalism, is seeking applications for innovative data-driven journalism projects that spotlight underreported issues. This opportunity is open to all newsrooms … [Read more...] about Pulitzer Center announces Data Journalism Grants
Apply to Join the Rainforest Investigations Network
Deadline: 15-Dec-22 The Pulitzer Center, a nonprofit organization that supports independent global journalism, is now accepting reporting fellowship applications for its Rainforest Investigations Network (RIN). The network is a major initiative that seeks to harness investigative reporting and … [Read more...] about Apply to Join the Rainforest Investigations Network
Submit Nominations for AGAHI Awards 2022 (Pakistan)
Deadline: 10-Nov-22 Nominations are open for the AGAHI Awards 2022, an annual award series for journalists across Pakistan. These Awards provide a platform to celebrate and recognize the work of credible and dedicated journalists. AGAHI Awards were inaugurated in Pakistan for the very first … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for AGAHI Awards 2022 (Pakistan)
Dual-track: Communications Skills and Corporate Social Impact in South Africa
Deadline: 13-Nov-22 Communications staff at NGOs and CSOs tackling issues relating to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) are invited to join a cutting-edge communications training program to strengthen audience engagement skills to boost reach and impact. The programme will be … [Read more...] about Dual-track: Communications Skills and Corporate Social Impact in South Africa
Call for Applications: Safe Sisters’ Fellowship Program Workshop 2023 (Uganda)
Deadline: 9-Nov-22 Are you a Woman Human Rights Defender, journalist, Media worker or activist based in Uganda who is interested in enhancing their skills in employing digital tools across the spectrum of data management, content development and digital security? If yes, then apply for the Safe … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Safe Sisters’ Fellowship Program Workshop 2023 (Uganda)
Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation
Deadline: 31-January-23 The Nieman Foundation is accepting applications for the Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation that brings individuals to Harvard University to work on a specific course of research or a specific project relating to journalism innovation. The fellowship … [Read more...] about Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation
Nominations Open for IJ4EU Impact Award 2022
Deadline: 14-Nov-22 The IJ4EU fund has opened nominations for its annual award celebrating the best of European cross-border investigative journalism, with three cash prizes of €5,000 available for teams that collaborate on transnational issues in the public interest. Anyone is welcome to … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for IJ4EU Impact Award 2022
Online News Association: Women’s Leadership Accelerator
Deadline: 10-Nov-22 The Online News Association (ONA) is inviting applications for its Women’s Leadership Accelerator, a yearlong intensive program that supercharges the leadership and management skills of women who are pushing digital innovation. Each year ONA welcomes a cohort of women … [Read more...] about Online News Association: Women’s Leadership Accelerator
Open Call: Supporting New Alliances to End Violence Against Women in Politics and Media (Liberia)
Deadline: 1-Dec-22 The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) and the International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) are co-hosting a program that will bring together women in politics and women in the media to combat violence against women in both of these sectors. One … [Read more...] about Open Call: Supporting New Alliances to End Violence Against Women in Politics and Media (Liberia)
2023 SADC Media Awards Competition
Deadline: 28-Feb-23 The Secretariat of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2023 SADC Media Awards competition in the four categories namely; Photo, Print, Television and Radio Journalism. The SADC Media Awards are open to journalists from … [Read more...] about 2023 SADC Media Awards Competition
Calling on Researchers and Companies to Deliver Innovation in the AI for Media Sectors
Deadline: 30-Nov-22 The AI4Media Open Call #2 invites entrepreneurs, companies, research organisations and researchers that develop and integrate applied research in the field of AI, to develop new research and applications addressing AI for the media sectors, and contribute to the enrichment of … [Read more...] about Calling on Researchers and Companies to Deliver Innovation in the AI for Media Sectors
European Commission Call for Proposals: European Slate Development
Deadline: 25-Jan-23 The European Commission (EC) is now seeking proposals for its European slate development to foster the competitiveness of European independent production companies and to increase their economic weight on the market. The aim is also to increase the capacity of audiovisual … [Read more...] about European Commission Call for Proposals: European Slate Development
Professional Development Grants for Environmental Journalism in Europe
Deadline: 9-Feb-23 Journalismfund.eu has announces the applications for Professional Development Grants for Environmental Journalism to support activities and services for environmental investigative journalism as a whole. It seeks to promote collective development to build the capacities of … [Read more...] about Professional Development Grants for Environmental Journalism in Europe
