Deadline: 20 May 2020 The Media and Journalism Days in Africa is a project led by Africa 21 and its partners aimed at annually convening journalists from the African continent, alongside experts from international Geneva and around the world, to review, exchange and debate on a selected theme … [Read more...] about Call for Applications “2020 Media and Journalism days in Africa”
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.
Applications Open for FRONTLINE’s Local Journalism Initiative 2021
Deadline: 15 June 2020 The PBS series FRONTLINE's Local Journalism Initiative provides support to local news organizations to produce a specific investigative journalism project, focusing on communities where independent reporting is endangered by financial pressures on news media. FRONTLINE … [Read more...] about Applications Open for FRONTLINE’s Local Journalism Initiative 2021
U.S. Mission to Pakistan seeking Applications for Saving the Free Press in the 21st Century Project
Deadline: 15 June 2020 The U.S. Consulate General Karachi Public Affairs Section (PAS Karachi) is pleased to announce an open competition for one assistance award through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), contingent on funding availability, through the Public Diplomacy Grants … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to Pakistan seeking Applications for Saving the Free Press in the 21st Century Project
Call for Applications: Workshops on the Basics of Science Journalism (Tunisia and Jordan)
Deadline: 25 May 2020 The Goethe-Institut will organize three four-day workshops in Arabic for print and multimedia journalists interested in covering scientific topics. These workshops will take place in Cairo, Tunis and Amman. Beside the basics of science journalism, the participants will … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Workshops on the Basics of Science Journalism (Tunisia and Jordan)
Funding for Freelancers and Casual Contributors in Australia
Deadline: Ongoing Two early casualties of media cost-cutting caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have been freelancers and casual contributors. To address this the Judith Neilson Institute has created a fund to support these journalists and provide some cost-relief to media organisations. Media … [Read more...] about Funding for Freelancers and Casual Contributors in Australia
U.S. Embassy in Uganda seeking Applications for 2020 Health-Based Journalism Training
Deadline: 28 May 2020 The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Mission in Uganda announces an open competition for media training organizations interested in submitting applications for a grant to implement and manage training of both print and broadcast mid-level journalists on how to effectively … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Uganda seeking Applications for 2020 Health-Based Journalism Training
MY World 360˚ Media: Calling Creators to Share Immersive Stories for a More Sustainable World
Deadline: 31 August 2020 Immersive media creators from across the world are invited to inspire everyone to take action for the Sustainable Development Goals. Since 2018, the MY World 360˚ creators are using immersive storytelling to shine a spotlight on the issues most relevant to them and … [Read more...] about MY World 360˚ Media: Calling Creators to Share Immersive Stories for a More Sustainable World
U.S. Mission to Albania seeking Applications for “Investigative Stories Platform” Project
Deadline: 31 May 2020 The Public Affairs Office of the US Embassy in Tirana, Albania, pending on availability of funds, announces a notification of funding opportunity (NOFO) to support the implementation of the project “Investigative Stories Platform.” They are seeking proposals from Albanian … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to Albania seeking Applications for “Investigative Stories Platform” Project
Bureau of DRL announces Latin American and Caribbean Independent Media Consortium
Deadline: 15 June 2020 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 cooperative agreements to build a consortium of implementing partners with complementary expertise … [Read more...] about Bureau of DRL announces Latin American and Caribbean Independent Media Consortium
Call for Proposals: Media and Social Media Monitoring & Management Support for COVID-19 Response
Deadline: 4 May 2020 The World Health Organization (WHO) Philippines is looking for an institution contractual partner, under an Agreement for Performance of Work (APW) contract, to provide media and social media monitoring support as well as plan, generate and manage social media content for the … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Media and Social Media Monitoring & Management Support for COVID-19 Response
Competition for Decision-Making Journalism in Partnership with the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine
Deadline: 24 May 2020 “HUWAY UKRAINE” LLC has announced a competition of publications “Solution journalism”. Its purpose is to raise awareness and awareness of the population of Ukraine through all-Ukrainian and regional mass media about world trends in technology, business, community … [Read more...] about Competition for Decision-Making Journalism in Partnership with the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine
U.S. Mission to Pakistan seeking Proposals for Capacity-building in Countering Disinformation and Fake News
Deadline: 8 June 2020 The U.S. Consulate General Karachi Public Affairs Section is seeking proposals for workshops, roundtables, and training sessions aimed at improving Pakistani journalists’ ability to decipher and counter false narratives, while building their capacity to produce data-driven … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to Pakistan seeking Proposals for Capacity-building in Countering Disinformation and Fake News
U.S. Embassy Angola PAS Annual Program Statement 2020
Deadline: 30 August 2020 The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Angola is pleased to request proposals for funding under the Embassy’s Public Diplomacy Grants program. Purpose of Grant: Local grants are intended for non-governmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, and … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Angola PAS Annual Program Statement 2020
A Digital Path to Entrepreneurship and Innovation for Latin America (Panama and Honduras) – Fall 2020
Deadline: 15 May 2020 Applications are now open for “A Digital Path to Entrepreneurship and Innovation for Latin America” which is a part of the Professional Fellows Program of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Exchange and Cultural Affairs. A Digital Path to Entrepreneurship and … [Read more...] about A Digital Path to Entrepreneurship and Innovation for Latin America (Panama and Honduras) – Fall 2020
J4T – Call for Young Journalists Reporting on COVID-19 Pandemic
Deadline: 8 May 2020 The spread of COVID-19 continues to affect countries around the world, impacting societies and communities, particularly the most vulnerable. In light of this crisis, and as part of the Journalists for Transparency (J4T) Initiative, the International Anti-Corruption … [Read more...] about J4T – Call for Young Journalists Reporting on COVID-19 Pandemic
UN Women inviting Women Led Civil Society/Media Organizations or Local NGOs in Uganda
Deadline: 4 May 2020 UN Women Uganda with financial support from the EU-UN Spotlight Initiative and the Government of Sweden is seeking Proposals from women-led Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Local Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) with experience in strategic engagement of the mass … [Read more...] about UN Women inviting Women Led Civil Society/Media Organizations or Local NGOs in Uganda
U.S. Embassy in Uruguay announces 2020 Cultural and Educational Grants Program
Deadline: 30 April 2020 The Public Affairs Section (PAS) at U.S. Embassy Montevideo is now accepting Statements of Interest (SOI) proposals to participate in the embassy’s Small Grants Competition. U.S. Embassy Montevideo provides funding for programs that support the embassy’s strategic … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Uruguay announces 2020 Cultural and Educational Grants Program
UNESCO Call for Proposals: Awareness-raising Campaign on Migration and COVID-19 in West and Central Africa
Deadline: 30 April 2020 UNESCO is implementing a project entitle "Empowering Young People in Africa through Media and Communication", which benefits to eight countries in West and Central Africa: Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea-Conakry, Mali, Niger, Nigeria and Senegal. The project is … [Read more...] about UNESCO Call for Proposals: Awareness-raising Campaign on Migration and COVID-19 in West and Central Africa
U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan announces Media Small Grants Program
Deadline: 6 May 2020 The U.S. Embassy Bishkek Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce funding is available through the Embassy’s Media Small Grants Program. This program supports the development of the Kyrgyz Republic’s media by competitively … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan announces Media Small Grants Program
European Journalism COVID-19 Support Fund
Deadline: 24 April 2020 The European Journalism Centre (EJC) and the Facebook Journalism Project (FJP) have launched a $3 million USD fund to support hundreds of community, local and regional European news organizations. EJC’s mission is to protect news organizations and journalists that are … [Read more...] about European Journalism COVID-19 Support Fund
Merck Foundation announces 2020 “Stay At Home” Media Recognition Awards
Deadline: 30 June 2020 The Merck Foundation together with its partners (The First Ladies of Africa and Journalist societies and Associations) announce the calls for applications for the ‘STAY AT HOME’ Media Recognition Awards. Most creative and influential media work aiming to raise awareness … [Read more...] about Merck Foundation announces 2020 “Stay At Home” Media Recognition Awards
Working Grants for African, Asian and European Journalists
Deadline: 15 June 2020 In Money Trail, Journalismfund.eu offers working grants for (teams of) African, Asian and European journalists to investigate cross-border illicit financial flows, tax abuse money laundering and corruption in Africa, Asia and Europe. Grants are awarded to journalists … [Read more...] about Working Grants for African, Asian and European Journalists
Youth4Regions – The Programme for Aspiring Journalists
Deadline: 13 July 2020 Youth4Regions is the European Commission programme helping journalism students and young journalists to discover what the EU is doing in their region. Benefits Trainings on journalism and EU regional policy The chance to receive mentorship from established … [Read more...] about Youth4Regions – The Programme for Aspiring Journalists
Google launches Journalism Emergency Relief Fund
Deadline: 29 April 2020 Google has launched a global Journalism Emergency Relief Fund through the Google News Initiative to support small and medium-sized news organizations producing original news for local communities. The Fund’s aim is to support the production of original journalism for … [Read more...] about Google launches Journalism Emergency Relief Fund
IWPR offering Funding for strengthening Resilience and Building Technical Skills in Southeast Asia
Deadline: 30 April 2020 Through the Institute for War & Peace Reporting’s Cooperative Agreement with the US Department of State, this competition announcement is open to organizations and individuals from the media and civil society interested in submitting proposals for funding via a … [Read more...] about IWPR offering Funding for strengthening Resilience and Building Technical Skills in Southeast Asia
New Grants Competition: Strengthening Media Financial Sustainability in Ukraine
Deadline: 30 April 2020 Internews’ Media Program in Ukraine (MPU), a project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), invites Ukrainian media organizations (preferably and where possible in partnership with non-traditional players in the media field, such as … [Read more...] about New Grants Competition: Strengthening Media Financial Sustainability in Ukraine
Facebook Journalism Project COVID-19 Local News Relief Fund – United States
Deadline: 24 April 2020 The Facebook Journalism Project (FJP) is launching the FJP COVID-19 Local News Relief Fund Grant Program, offering grant opportunities to help US local news organizations continue serving communities during the coronavirus outbreak. This program will provide grants to … [Read more...] about Facebook Journalism Project COVID-19 Local News Relief Fund – United States
U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa PAS Annual Program Statement 2020
Deadline: 8 May 2020 The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy announces an open competition for individuals, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, public educational institutions, and public international organizations in Ethiopia and in the United States to submit proposals that … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa PAS Annual Program Statement 2020
UNESCO – Viva Technology Challenge 2020
Deadline: 22 April 2020 To commemorate its fifth anniversary, Vivatech is proud to contribute to helping UNESCO solve three of its biggest challenges. This international event is a gathering of the world’s brightest minds, talents, and products and is a celebration of today’s innovations and … [Read more...] about UNESCO – Viva Technology Challenge 2020
Civitates seeking Proposals for strengthening Public Interest Journalism Organizations across Europe
Deadline: 30 June 2020 Civitates is seeking proposals for core grants to strengthen public interest journalism organizations across Europe. Civitates aims to establish a diverse cohort of independent, public interest journalism organizations which defend democracy in Europe by covering stories … [Read more...] about Civitates seeking Proposals for strengthening Public Interest Journalism Organizations across Europe
Applications Open for Media-X Prototype Grant Scheme 2020
Deadline: 15 May 2020 Media-X Prototype Grant Scheme (the “Scheme”) is a pilot funding initiative launched by the Journalism and Media Studies Centre (“JMSC”) of the University of Hong Kong (“HKU). It aims to work with industry innovators to cultivate and promote innovation in the news and … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Media-X Prototype Grant Scheme 2020
PRB announces Call for Applications for South Asia Women’s Edition 2020
Deadline: 17 April 2020 The Population Reference Bureau (PRB) welcomes applications for its Women’s Edition South Asia program. Women’s Edition offers a unique opportunity to become part of an international network of leading female journalists interested in health and development. Women’s … [Read more...] about PRB announces Call for Applications for South Asia Women’s Edition 2020
U.S. Mission to Georgia seeking Proposals for 2020 TV CO-OP Program
Deadline: 29 May 2020 The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia encourages U.S. organizations to apply for the 2020 Television Cooperative Program (TV CO-OP) to assist a Georgian television company in producing feature stories or/and a documentary under the generic … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to Georgia seeking Proposals for 2020 TV CO-OP Program
Thomson Reuters Foundation’s COVID-19 Crisis Reporting Hub (sub-Saharan Africa)
Deadline: 16 April 2020 Thomson Reuters Foundation’s COVID-19 Crisis Reporting Hub creates a space for journalists across several countries to gather virtually for training, knowledge sharing, expert sessions and network building, ensuring that they and their newsrooms remain on top of the story … [Read more...] about Thomson Reuters Foundation’s COVID-19 Crisis Reporting Hub (sub-Saharan Africa)
U.S. Mission to Pakistan seeking Applications for supporting Citizen Journalists
Deadline: 18 May 2020 U.S. Embassy Islamabad invites eligible organizations to submit proposals that provide training to citizen journalists through the award program specified in this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Program activities will take place in the major cities of Azad Jammu … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to Pakistan seeking Applications for supporting Citizen Journalists
U.S. Mission to Pakistan: Visual Storytelling for Lahore-based Media
Deadline: 15 May 2020 U.S. Consulate General Lahore Public Affairs Section is seeking proposals that will improve journalists’ ability to produce visually compelling content. The U.S. Consulate General Lahore is committed to supporting efforts which empower journalists … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to Pakistan: Visual Storytelling for Lahore-based Media
U.S. Mission to North Macedonia announces 2020 Media Mentorship Program
Deadline: 30 May 2020 The U.S. Embassy in Skopje Public Affairs Section invites non-profit/non-governmental organizations to develop and implement a series of workshops for young journalists from the Republic of North Macedonia. Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing media … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to North Macedonia announces 2020 Media Mentorship Program
One Young World Journalist of the Year Award 2020
Deadline: 30 April 2020 The One Young World Journalist of the Year Award was created to recognise five of the most promising young journalists between the ages of 18 to 35 from around the world. The purpose of this award is to highlight the work of young journalists who are fearlessly and boldly … [Read more...] about One Young World Journalist of the Year Award 2020
Call for Reporting Grant Applications: Wildlife Trafficking and Conservation Solutions in East Africa
Deadline: 15 April 2020 InfoNile invites journalists in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan to submit proposals for in-depth investigative multimedia journalism stories on wildlife trafficking and conservation. These stories are part of a series of stories and will feed into … [Read more...] about Call for Reporting Grant Applications: Wildlife Trafficking and Conservation Solutions in East Africa
National Geographic Society launches COVID-19 Emergency Fund for Journalists
Deadline: 15 November 2020 The National Geographic Society has launched an emergency fund for journalists all over the world who wish to cover COVID-19 within their own communities. This fund will place particular emphasis on delivering news to underserved populations, particularly where there … [Read more...] about National Geographic Society launches COVID-19 Emergency Fund for Journalists
Call for Partnership for Global Media Defence Fund
Deadline: 10 May 2020 The Global Media Defence Fund is a Multi-Partner Trust Fund/Program at UNESCO developed with the goal of enhancing media protection and improving the access of journalists to specialized legal assistance. It was established at the initiative of the governments of the United … [Read more...] about Call for Partnership for Global Media Defence Fund
Submit Applications for Data Journalism Contest “All Eyes on the Amazon”
Deadline: 1 August 2020 The Data Journalism Contest: All Eyes on the Amazon seeks to encourage the participation of journalists as researchers and creators of content about the different threats and vulnerabilities faced by indigenous peoples and local communities of the Amazon, as well as the … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Data Journalism Contest “All Eyes on the Amazon”
U.S. Mission to India announces “Think Twice: Caravan to Safeguard Against Disinformation”
Deadline: 26 May 2020 The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section in New Delhi is soliciting proposals for a grant/cooperative agreement from legally recognized non-profit, non-governmental organizations that meet U.S. and Indian technical and legal requirements to develop and implement public … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to India announces “Think Twice: Caravan to Safeguard Against Disinformation”
IRF announces Partnership for Media Crowd Funding Ideas Contest (Ukraine)
Deadline: 15 April 2020 The International Renaissance Foundation has announced a competition for partnership ideas in the crowdfunding for media initiative. With this initiative, the Foundation seeks to strengthen the practice of financing major public initiatives through crowdfunding - … [Read more...] about IRF announces Partnership for Media Crowd Funding Ideas Contest (Ukraine)
U.S. Embassy in Salvador, Public Affairs Section Grants 2020
Deadline: 15 June 2020 The U.S. Embassy San Salvador, Public Affairs Section, is seeking proposals for projects throughout the year in areas of mutual U.S.-Salvadoran interest, with a particular focus on improving security and creating economic opportunity. Priority subjects include programs … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Salvador, Public Affairs Section Grants 2020
Call for Participants: Training Program for Journalists from the MENA Region
Deadline: 20 April 2020 Are you a journalist from the MENA Region reporting on religious freedom and human rights issues? Do you want to expand your knowledge on inclusive reporting, digital security, and fact-based reporting? If yes, the apply now! This training program is designed to promote … [Read more...] about Call for Participants: Training Program for Journalists from the MENA Region
Applications Open for 2020 Persephone Miel Fellowships
Deadline: 10 April 2020 The Persephone Miel Fellowship, overseen by the Pulitzer Center and launched in partnership with Internews, is designed to help journalists from the developing world do the kind of reporting they've always wanted to do and enable them to bring their work to a broader … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2020 Persephone Miel Fellowships
Call for Proposals: Media for Human Rights Program in Kosovo
Deadline: 14 April 2020 K2.0, Center for Equality and Liberty (CEL), and Kosovar Center for Gender Studies (KCGS) are launching the EU-funded Media for Human Rights Program. The aim of the program is to contribute to stronger and more consistent work on the protection and promotion of human … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Media for Human Rights Program in Kosovo
ITP Media Development in a Democratic Framework – Eastern Europe 2020
Deadline: 30 April 2020 The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA / Sida) has commissioned NIRAS Sweden / NIRAS Sweden, together with colleagues from International Media Support (IMS), Fojo Media institute / Linnaeus University and Global Reporting Sweden AB, to organize the … [Read more...] about ITP Media Development in a Democratic Framework – Eastern Europe 2020
U.S. Mission to India: Stopping the Spread of Disinformation – Training Emerging Journalists
Deadline: 22 May 2020 The U.S. Consulate General, Public Affairs Section in Mumbai is soliciting proposals for a grant/cooperative agreement from legally recognized non-profit, non-governmental organizations that meet U.S. and Indian technical and legal requirements to develop and implement … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to India: Stopping the Spread of Disinformation – Training Emerging Journalists
