Deadline: 12-Aug-21 The UK Government has announced applications for Promoting Human Rights and Democratic Values in Sri Lanka. The purpose of this notice is to alert potential civil society implementing partners to an opportunity to bid for grant funding to deliver project activity promoting … [Read more...] about Grants for Promoting Human Rights and Democratic Values in Sri Lanka
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.
Call for proposals Open for Talent & Skills
Deadline: 26-Aug-21 European Commission is calling for proposals for Talent & Skills to foster talents and skills of the audiovisual sector professionals. Strengthen the capacity of audiovisual professionals to adapt to new creative processes and new business models with a view to maximise … [Read more...] about Call for proposals Open for Talent & Skills
Climate Change Media Mentorship Programme
Deadline: 9-Aug-21 Applications are now open for the newest cycle of Global Media Mentorship Programme to support, train and incentivize better climate journalism globally. The 3 month global fellowship runs 3 times a year, and will award 6 young Climate Journalists with: A monthly stipend … [Read more...] about Climate Change Media Mentorship Programme
Grants to Support Open Societies, COVID-19 Response, and Climate Change – Dominican Republic
Deadline: 15-Aug-21 The British Embassy Santo Domingo is now accepting project proposals for the 2021/2022 financial year from not-for-profit organizations, civil society, multilateral organisations and the partner government that directly supports the following thematic areas. This project … [Read more...] about Grants to Support Open Societies, COVID-19 Response, and Climate Change – Dominican Republic
Call for Proposals: Zoonotic Diseases and One Health in the Asia-Pacific Region
Deadline: 15-Aug-21 EJN is offering story grants for Zoonotic Diseases and One Health to journalists to support the production of in-depth stories that will call attention to zoonotic diseases and One Health in Asia and the Pacific region. Zoonotic diseases like COVID-19, caused by the … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Zoonotic Diseases and One Health in the Asia-Pacific Region
EJN’s Reporting Project on Illegal Fishing in Ecuador
Deadline: 20-Aug-21 The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) offers grants to support the production of in-depth reports that report on illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing in the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador and the impacts that this practice is having on an environmental and economic scale, … [Read more...] about EJN’s Reporting Project on Illegal Fishing in Ecuador
TRF-Global Fund joint programme to combat human rights-related barriers to health services
Deadline: 16-Aug-21 The Thomson Reuters Foundation (TRF) and the Global Fund are joining forces to combat human rights-related barriers to health services. This important partnership aims to advance the Global Fund’s work on human rights as part of ‘Breaking Down Barriers’ initiative, by … [Read more...] about TRF-Global Fund joint programme to combat human rights-related barriers to health services
Toronto Arts Council: Visual and Media Arts Projects (Canada)
Deadline: 3-Aug-21 The Toronto Arts Council has announced the applications for Visual and Media Arts Projects to provide funding to professional, non-profit Toronto visual arts/media arts organizations and collectives to pursue one-time or time-limited projects involving the exhibition or … [Read more...] about Toronto Arts Council: Visual and Media Arts Projects (Canada)
Open call: Reporting on Gender-Based Violence in the Balkans
Deadline: 21-Aug-21 The Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN) has opened a call for Reporting on Gender-Based Violence in the Balkans to examine and expose different aspects of the trend of offline and online gender-based violence in the region. BIRN has partnered with ATINA NGO to … [Read more...] about Open call: Reporting on Gender-Based Violence in the Balkans
Park Foundation Grant Program – United States
Deadline: 24-Sep-21 Applications are now open for the 2021 Park Foundation's Grants Program. The Park Foundation was formed in 1966. Its original focus was on education and grant-making in communities where Park Communications had interests. When he died in 1993, Mr. Park bequeathed more than … [Read more...] about Park Foundation Grant Program – United States
Applications Open for the Louisiana Project Grants – US
Deadline: 31-Aug-21 The Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism is seeking applications for its Louisiana Project Grants to support the arts and competitive, creative projects. Goals Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Stimulate healthy competition in grant proposal … [Read more...] about Applications Open for the Louisiana Project Grants – US
Apply for Innovators-in-Residence Program
Deadline: 31-Aug-21 The AKU GSMC Media Innovation Centre, together with its partners DW Akademie and Media Challenge Initiative (MCI) is looking for the brightest media minds from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania to join their 2021-2022 Innovators-in-Residence programs, a 12-month incubation, and … [Read more...] about Apply for Innovators-in-Residence Program
Multicultural Media COVID-19 Response Grants (Australia)
Deadline: 6-Aug-21 Applications are now open for the Multicultural Media COVID-19 Response Grants. The New South Wales (NSW) Government knows that the multicultural media sector has been impacted significantly as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. That is why $2 million of funding has been … [Read more...] about Multicultural Media COVID-19 Response Grants (Australia)
Nominations Open for the Young Journalist Award
Deadline: 10-Sep-21 Thomson Foundation are excited to announce the return of the prestigious Thomson Foundation Young Journalist Award where young journalists, their work and their voices are at the centre, and where journalism’s power to enact meaningful change is as present as ever. The … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for the Young Journalist Award
Call for 1st Cohort of Solutions Journalism Fellowship Nigeria
Deadline: 31-Aug-21 Nigeria Health Watch is pleased to announce a call for 1st Cohort of Solutions Journalism Fellowship to empower others experiencing similar problems with information on how they are being addressed. Solutions Journalism adopts a solutions-oriented approach to storytelling; … [Read more...] about Call for 1st Cohort of Solutions Journalism Fellowship Nigeria
Call for Applications: Residential Investigative Journalism Boot Camp in Ghana
Deadline: 27-Jul-21 Do you desire to be an investigative journalist? Do you want to be equipped with the skills to be able to undertake fact-based, in-depth and enterprise reporting? If yes, then this Residential Investigative Journalism Boot Camp is for you! The Media Foundation for West … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Residential Investigative Journalism Boot Camp in Ghana
U.S. Mission to India: Lower Mekong Media Reporting Tour
Deadline: 11-Aug-21 Applications are now open for the Lower Mekong Media Reporting Tour. This project seeks to expand network opportunities for Indian journalists by introducing them to counterparts in mainland Southeast Asia. The U.S. Mission to India, in association with the U.S. Embassy in … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to India: Lower Mekong Media Reporting Tour
2021/22 British Embassy Manila Programme Fund
Deadline: 31-Jul-21 The British Embassy Manila is seeking proposals to promote media freedom locally as a global public good and be more proactive in defending and supporting journalists. Objectives The UK supports the global Media Freedom Coalition and aspires to support efforts in … [Read more...] about 2021/22 British Embassy Manila Programme Fund
WANGO Invitation for Small and New NGOs: Advancing Global Peace and Well Being
Deadline: 15-Jul-22 The World Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (WANGO) invites applications to honor non-governmental organizations from throughout the world that demonstrate extraordinary effort, innovation, leadership, and excellence in providing service to humanity. WANGO not … [Read more...] about WANGO Invitation for Small and New NGOs: Advancing Global Peace and Well Being
Nominations are now open for Urban Intonations Media Awards in Russia
Deadline: 23-Jul-21 The Urban Intonations is seeking nominations for its Awards to create and promote new urban media in the regions of Russia by supporting media projects developed by young professionals. By taking part in the competition, you will be able to: present your own projects … [Read more...] about Nominations are now open for Urban Intonations Media Awards in Russia
ICFJ: Training and Grants for U.S. Journalists of Color
Deadline: 23-Jul-21 The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) are pleased to partner on a program to help underrepresented journalists across the United States build up their portfolio, strengthen their brand, and engage wider … [Read more...] about ICFJ: Training and Grants for U.S. Journalists of Color
2021-22 Jamlab Accelerator Programme for sub-Saharan Africa
Deadline: 13-Aug-21 Are you working on something that you think could reshape media or journalism in sub-Saharan? Do you have skills you could apply to creating great new media? Do you have the energy and commitment to create something great? If yes, then apply to join the Jamlab Accelerator … [Read more...] about 2021-22 Jamlab Accelerator Programme for sub-Saharan Africa
Apply now for Disability Inclusion Fund (US)
Deadline: 13-Aug-21 The Disability Inclusion Fund at Borealis Philanthropy is now accepting applications from organizations working to strengthen disability inclusion, rights, and justice. All Disability Inclusion Funding will be aligned by the DIF guiding values of: Participation: … [Read more...] about Apply now for Disability Inclusion Fund (US)
South Africa: Call for Proposals to Investigate current Violence/Looting
Deadline: 30-Jul-21 The Henry Nxumalo Foundation is pleased to launch a call for proposals to Investigate current Violence/Looting for journalists seeking pre-publication support for investigative reporting of public interest. The Foundation is enable journalists to have the time and resources … [Read more...] about South Africa: Call for Proposals to Investigate current Violence/Looting
Kenneth Rainin Foundation’s Open Spaces Program – US
Deadline: 20-Aug-21 Applications are now open for the Kenneth Rainin Foundation’s Open Spaces Program to support nonprofits to partner with artists to create temporary, place-based public art projects that are responsive to issues relevant to communities in San Francisco and Oakland. This … [Read more...] about Kenneth Rainin Foundation’s Open Spaces Program – US
Nominations Open for the 2021 TDOT/KTnB Awards of Excellence – US
Deadline: 3-Aug-21 Nominations are now open for the 2021 TDOT/KTnB Awards of Excellence. Award Categories Category 1: Public Education First ($4,000), second ($2,000), and third ($1,000) awards will be given to organizations or individuals for outstanding public education activities … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for the 2021 TDOT/KTnB Awards of Excellence – US
Africa No Filter: Project Support Grants
Deadline: 27-Aug-21 The Africa No Filter is seeking applications for its Project Support Grants to support the delivery of creative projects on the continent by storytellers and media platforms that are using art, innovation, tech and creativity to challenge stereotypical narratives about … [Read more...] about Africa No Filter: Project Support Grants
Grants to Diversify, Strengthen and Support Innovation among Independent Media Initiatives
Deadline: 31-Jul-21 The South Africa Media Innovation Program (SAMIP) is pleased to announce a call for independent media organizations from Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe to apply to join their cohort. SAMIP aims to diversify, strengthen and support innovation among … [Read more...] about Grants to Diversify, Strengthen and Support Innovation among Independent Media Initiatives
2021 Ukrainian Media Development Fund
Deadline: Ongoing The Embassy of the United States of America invites independent media (print, radio, television and electronic) to apply for the Ukrainian Media Development Fund competition. The Ukrainian Media Development Fund program is administered by the Press, Education and Culture … [Read more...] about 2021 Ukrainian Media Development Fund
TRF: Offering Online Training Program reporting on COVID-19 Pandemic, Immunization, and Vaccination
Deadline: 25-Jul-21 The Thomson Reuters Foundation (TRF) and the Asian Development Bank are offering an online training program for journalists from Asia and the Pacific region to help them report more confidently and accurately on complex social and economic development issues, specifically on … [Read more...] about TRF: Offering Online Training Program reporting on COVID-19 Pandemic, Immunization, and Vaccination
UNDP: Innovative Approach to Improve Access to Remedy for Women and Indigenous Peoples (Indonesia)
Deadline: 26-Jul-21 UNDP is calling for proposals for an Innovative Approach to Improve Access to Remedies for Women and Indigenous Peoples. The objective of the UNDP Business and Human Rights in Asia (B+HR Asia) programme is to promote the implementation of the UNGPs – in Indonesia and other … [Read more...] about UNDP: Innovative Approach to Improve Access to Remedy for Women and Indigenous Peoples (Indonesia)
Grant Support for Citizen Mobilization to address Reform and Accountability Issues – Moldova
Deadline: 26-Jul-21 Freedom House invites applications for funding and support from citizen-led initiatives and advocacy campaigns based in the Republic of Moldova that seek to advance democratic reform and fundamental freedoms and/or enhance government accountability at local and national … [Read more...] about Grant Support for Citizen Mobilization to address Reform and Accountability Issues – Moldova
Training Course for Collaborative and Diverse Teams
Deadline: 26 July 2021 Chicas Poderosas, with the support of the Google News Initiative, developed its online course to learn how to build work teams in the media through the recognition of diversity, inclusion, equity, belonging, and transparency. Modelo para Armar: A course to work as a team … [Read more...] about Training Course for Collaborative and Diverse Teams
Submit Applications for GNI Startup Boot Camp
Deadline: 1-Aug-21 Applications are currently being accepted for the 2021 Google News Initiative (GNI) Startups Boot Camp to help aspiring news entrepreneurs in the U.S. This is an eight-week fully-remote program starting in September 2021. GNI will be accepting up to 24 solo founders or … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for GNI Startup Boot Camp
Submit Applications for Collaborative Reporting Fellowships
Deadline: 9-Aug-21 Applications are now open for the NewsSpectrum Collaborative Reporting Fellowships provide support to joint reporting projects carried out by journalists working at minority-language media in partnership with a majority-language media outlet. The Collaborative Reporting … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Collaborative Reporting Fellowships
Africa No Filter: Operational Support Grants
Deadline: 27-Aug-21 The Africa No Filter is seeking applications for its Operational Support Grants to not-for-profit organisations aligned to their mission. Funds can be used to cover operational costs to keep the organisation going whilst it conducts its work. Operational Support Grants are … [Read more...] about Africa No Filter: Operational Support Grants
Apply for the Bettina Fund to Empower Women in Media – Kenya
Deadline: 1-Aug-21 Applications are now open for the Bettina Fund to Empower Women in Media remain underrepresented in leadership roles in media organisations despite a higher proportion of female students graduating from university journalism courses worldwide. The first and pilot phase of … [Read more...] about Apply for the Bettina Fund to Empower Women in Media – Kenya
Apply for Professional Placement Fellowships
Deadline: 9-Aug-21 Applications are now open for the NewsSpectrum Professional Placement Fellowship to support short-term work/experience placements or study visits by minority-language media professionals at majority-language media. The Fellowships are designed to be flexible in nature and … [Read more...] about Apply for Professional Placement Fellowships
Building a Regional Community of Practice Against Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing
Deadline: 9-Aug-21 The U.S. Embassy in Madagascar and Comoros has announced a full and open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a cooperative agreement with the Embassy’s Public Diplomacy (PD) section to support the Embassy’s focus on Illegal, Unreported, and … [Read more...] about Building a Regional Community of Practice Against Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing
Story Grant Call: Agricultural Water Management and Resilience in Pandemic Times
Deadline: 31-Jul-21 InfoNile invites journalists in the Nile Basin countries to submit proposals for in-depth reporting on the Impacts of Covid-19 on irrigation and water access and use by farmers. InfoNile invites proposals to also investigate Agriculture water supply, sanitation, and hygiene … [Read more...] about Story Grant Call: Agricultural Water Management and Resilience in Pandemic Times
UNDP: Gender Equality Media Campaign (Montenegro)
Deadline: 23-Jul-21 UNDP is calling for proposals for Gender Equality Media Campaign to contribute to opening the media and public communication space for the dialogue as regards the gender stereotypes, focusing on a non/exhaustive list of topics. The development and distribution of an … [Read more...] about UNDP: Gender Equality Media Campaign (Montenegro)
Kekere Storytellers Fund – Africa
Deadline: 26-Jul-21 Applications are now open for the Kekere Storytellers Fund to pays micro-grants to content creators, wordsmiths, performance artists, visual artists and journalists to create and publish unique and compelling content that shifts prevailing stereotypical narratives about their … [Read more...] about Kekere Storytellers Fund – Africa
Liberia: Moving Forward Together Radio Program Producer
Deadline: 08-Aug-21 The U.S. Embassy Monrovia Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for individuals or small teams to submit applications to design and produce a bi-weekly (every two weeks) radio program in conjunction with PAS that explains … [Read more...] about Liberia: Moving Forward Together Radio Program Producer
ECPMF’s Journalists-in-Residence Programme
Deadline: 15-Aug-21 Applications are now open for the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom's (ECPMF) Journalists-in-Residence (JiR) Programme to offers temporary shelter for journalists facing harassment and intimidation as a direct result of their work. Journalists get the chance to … [Read more...] about ECPMF’s Journalists-in-Residence Programme
Call for Fact-Checking Fellowships in Ethiopia
Deadline: 18-Jul-21 Do you want to help fight misinformation and hate speech in Ethiopia? If yes, then this Fact-Checking Fellowships is for you! Code for Africa (CfA) is offering intensive fact-checking fellowships for journalists, newsroom managers and civil society (CSO) researchers in … [Read more...] about Call for Fact-Checking Fellowships in Ethiopia
Call for Applications for Fact-Checking Fellowships in Kenya
Deadline: 18-Jul-21 Do you want to help fight misinformation, disinformation and hate speech in Kenya? If yes, then apply for this Fact-Checking Fellowships. Code for Africa (CfA) is offering intensive fact-checking fellowships for journalists, newsroom managers and civil society (CSO) … [Read more...] about Call for Applications for Fact-Checking Fellowships in Kenya
Slovakia: Small Grants Program
Deadline: 31-Jul-21 The U.S. Embassy’s Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce that funding is available through the embassy’s Small Grants Program. Purpose of the Small Grants Program PAS Bratislava invites proposals for programs that strengthen societal and cultural ties … [Read more...] about Slovakia: Small Grants Program
Call for Bids: British High Commission in Malta’s Bilateral Programme Fund 2021-22
Deadline: 19-Jul-21 The British High Commission in Malta (BHC) is currently accepting proposals for the Bilateral Programme Fund 2021-22 for innovative projects, with concrete objectives and measurable policy outcomes. Objectives BHC is looking for projects that deliver real, measurable … [Read more...] about Call for Bids: British High Commission in Malta’s Bilateral Programme Fund 2021-22
Jordan: Entrepreneurial Approaches to Countering Disinformation & Misinformation
Deadline: 10-Aug-21 The U.S. Embassy in Jordan / Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (NEA) of the U.S. Department of State has announced an open competition for organizations to submit applications to develop and implement the “TechCamp Jordan (Hakkerha): Entrepreneurial Approaches to Countering … [Read more...] about Jordan: Entrepreneurial Approaches to Countering Disinformation & Misinformation
Call for Bids for International Programme Fund in Senegal
Deadline: 19-Jul-21 The British Embassy in Dakar, Senegal is issuing a call for proposal for projects and activities for the 2021 to 2022 financial year. Thematic Priorities The British Embassy is particularly interested in projects on the following thematic priorities: Climate change, … [Read more...] about Call for Bids for International Programme Fund in Senegal
