Deadline: 6 September 2019 Berlin Visual Arts Residency 2020 will support a New Zealand artist to live and work in Berlin at the Künstlerhaus Bethanien for up to twelve months from October 2020. This biennial residency in Berlin was established in 1999 to enable a New Zealand visual artist to … [Read more...] about $40,000 grant support for New Zealand Artist to Live and Work in Berlin
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.
Photography 4 Humanity Global Prize: A Chance to Receive $5,000 USD
Deadline: 15 October 2019 Nominations are now open for "Photography 4 Humanity" which is an international initiative that calls on photographers around the world to bring to life the power of human rights through their images. Their esteemed jury is looking for compelling, dynamic and … [Read more...] about Photography 4 Humanity Global Prize: A Chance to Receive $5,000 USD
Graham Foundation launches 2020 Grants to Individuals in United States
Deadline: 15 September 2019 The Graham Foundation has launched its 2020 Grants to Individuals. Priorities For individuals, foundations priorities are to: Provide opportunities to create, develop, and communicate a project about architecture and the designed environment that will … [Read more...] about Graham Foundation launches 2020 Grants to Individuals in United States
Opportunity for Mid-Career U.S. Professionals to build a Deeper Understanding of India
Deadline: 31 October 2019 Apply for International Affairs Fellowship (IAF) in India, with a grant contributed by Bharti, seeks to strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation between rising generations of leaders and thinkers in the United States and India. The program provides for one to … [Read more...] about Opportunity for Mid-Career U.S. Professionals to build a Deeper Understanding of India
AIJC19 Fellowship for Journalism Students in SADC region
Deadline: 8 August 2019 The African Investigative Journalism Conference is currently inviting applications for investigative reporters for attending International conference in Africa. The African Investigative Journalism Conference is the premier annual gathering of Africans investigative … [Read more...] about AIJC19 Fellowship for Journalism Students in SADC region
Grants to implement Ideas to Strengthen Kazakhstan’s Media Market
Deadline: 17 August 2019 The United States of America and the Republic of Kazakhstan cooperate on a wide range of bilateral and regional issues, including the support of Kazakhstan’s intentions to increase journalistic professionalism and strengthen the competitiveness of Kazakhstani media. To … [Read more...] about Grants to implement Ideas to Strengthen Kazakhstan’s Media Market
NEH announces Media Projects – Production Grants Program
Deadline: 14 August 2019 The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has announced a Media Projects: Production Grants to support film, television, radio, and podcast projects that engage general audiences with humanities ideas in creative and appealing ways. All projects applying to the … [Read more...] about NEH announces Media Projects – Production Grants Program
World Press Photo Foundation launches West Africa Visual Journalism Fellowship
Deadline: 15 October 2019 The World Press Photo Foundation, in collaboration with The Chocolonely Foundation, has launched the West African Visual Journalism Fellowship (WAVJF) which is a one-year fellowship for three emerging visual journalists and storytellers to contribute to investigative … [Read more...] about World Press Photo Foundation launches West Africa Visual Journalism Fellowship
European Commission announces Call for Proposals on Media Freedom and Investigative Journalism
Deadline: 27 September 2019 The European Commission has announced a call for proposal on Media Freedom and Investigative Journalism. Actions Action 1 - Pilot Project: A Europe-wide response mechanism for violation of press and media freedom Action 2 - Preparatory Action: cross-border … [Read more...] about European Commission announces Call for Proposals on Media Freedom and Investigative Journalism
Nepal: Curbing Disinformation and Misinformation in Media
Deadline: 15 August 2019 The U.S. Embassy will fund a program to provide effective training to journalists on ethical and credible journalism that can prevent disinformation and misinformation. Local and international journalists, who have a proven track record of credible and responsible … [Read more...] about Nepal: Curbing Disinformation and Misinformation in Media
Call for Project Proposals on Human Rights and Media in Rwanda
Deadline: 26 July 2019 The British High Commission Kigali is currently inviting bids for the 2019/2020 financial year for projects on human rights & justice and strengthening the media in Rwanda. Themes This year the BHC is seeking to support projects on the following themes: Human … [Read more...] about Call for Project Proposals on Human Rights and Media in Rwanda
Call for Applications: 2019 Magnum Foundation Fellowship (United States)
Deadline: 15 August 2019 Applicants are invited to apply for the 2019 session of the Magnum Foundation Fellowship, a program offering mentorship and stipends to early-career practitioners who are at a critical moment in their development as photographers. This fellowship is designed for New … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: 2019 Magnum Foundation Fellowship (United States)
NCDJ: seeking Applications for The Katherine Schneider Journalism Award for Excellence in Reporting on Disability
Deadline: 5 August 2019 The National Center on Disability and Journalism at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication is currently inviting applications for the 2019 Katherine Schneider Journalism Award for Excellence in Reporting on Disability, the … [Read more...] about NCDJ: seeking Applications for The Katherine Schneider Journalism Award for Excellence in Reporting on Disability
Public Information Fund (CSM II): Inviting Local Media Organizations and CSOs in Myanmar
Deadline: 31 August 2019 Through this Annual Program Statement (APS), Advancing Transition to Peaceful Democracy through Participation of Civil Society and Media (CSM-II) is calling for applications for grants from independent local media organizations and CSOs in Myanmar. The APS aims to address … [Read more...] about Public Information Fund (CSM II): Inviting Local Media Organizations and CSOs in Myanmar
Thomson Foundation’s Young Journalist Award 2019 is now open
Deadline: 16 August 2019 The Thomson Foundation, in partnership with the UK Foreign Press Association (FPA), is seeking applications for its Young Journalist Award 2019. The Thomson Foundation annual journalism competition dedicated to finding and inspiring ambitious journalists from across … [Read more...] about Thomson Foundation’s Young Journalist Award 2019 is now open
Invitation for the Motivated Young Professionals for “2nd Vilnius Young Leaders Meeting” to increase Societal Resilience
Deadline: 12 August 2019 The Eastern Europe Studies Centre continues the initiative and announced a call for applications for the 2nd Vilnius Young Leaders Meeting (VYLM). This program is to be held on October 17-19, 2019 in Vilnius, Lithuania. The meeting is organized by the Eastern Europe … [Read more...] about Invitation for the Motivated Young Professionals for “2nd Vilnius Young Leaders Meeting” to increase Societal Resilience
Imagely Fund for Humanitarian and Environmental Photography Projects
Deadline: 31 July 2019 The Imagely Fund is inviting proposals from all around the world to support photographers who are undertaking important projects that can move the needle of public awareness for major humanitarian or environmental issues. Funding Information Imagely Fund Grants are … [Read more...] about Imagely Fund for Humanitarian and Environmental Photography Projects
U.S. Embassy in Algeria announces Media in Countering Violent Extremism
Deadline: 1 August 2019 The U.S. Embassy Algiers Counterterrorism Sections of the U.S. Department of State has announced an open competition for organizations to submit applications to organize a regional workshop in Algiers for journalists from Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Niger, Chad, Burkina … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Algeria announces Media in Countering Violent Extremism
Calling Australian Creative Visionaries, Storytellers and Pioneers
Deadline: 30 September 2019 If you’re an Australian photographer or filmmaker with a deserving story to tell, problem to solve or positive impact to make, either locally or globally, the CameraPro Explorer’s Grant is your chance to make it happen and make it known. Established by CameraPro in … [Read more...] about Calling Australian Creative Visionaries, Storytellers and Pioneers
INK Fellows 2019 Program Opens to bring together a Community of Game Changers
Deadline: 17 August 2019 Applications are now open for the INK Fellows 2019 Program with a mission to bring together a community of game changers who have the courage to redefine the world through their imaginative ideas and creative thinking.Being an INK Fellow provides the peer-support … [Read more...] about INK Fellows 2019 Program Opens to bring together a Community of Game Changers
Community Media Fund in East, West and Southern Africa to Strengthen Citizen Journalism
Deadline: 31 July 2019 The Bloomberg Media Initiative Africa (BMIA) and the Ford Foundation have partnered to establish a Community Media Fund (CMF) to enhance citizens’ access to relevant information that enables the public to support policies and practices that drive inclusive economic and … [Read more...] about Community Media Fund in East, West and Southern Africa to Strengthen Citizen Journalism
Nieman Foundation announces 2020 Knight Visiting Nieman Fellowship
Deadline: 27 September 2019 The Nieman Foundation has announced a 2020 Knight Visiting Nieman Fellowship. These Fellowships at Harvard offer short-term research opportunities to individuals interested in working on special projects designed to advance journalism. Candidates need not be … [Read more...] about Nieman Foundation announces 2020 Knight Visiting Nieman Fellowship
U.S. Embassy Kyiv announces an Open Competition for Ukrainian Nonprofit Organizations
Deadline: 6 August 2019 The U.S. Embassy Kyiv of the U.S. Department of State has announced an open competition for Ukrainian nonprofit organizations to submit applications to coordinate and execute 16 Ukraine Press Tours over 24 months. The proposed Press Tours will be for influential … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Kyiv announces an Open Competition for Ukrainian Nonprofit Organizations
U.S. Embassy Riga’s 2019 Small Grants Program
Deadline: 31 July 2019 U.S. Embassy in Latvia is seeking applications for its 2019 Small Grant Program to support initiatives that contribute to more open and competitive political and economic systems and the protection of human rights. Themes Grants should support initiatives such … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Riga’s 2019 Small Grants Program
U.S. Embassy in Armenia announces Small Grants Program
Deadline: 1 October 2019 The U.S. Embassy Yerevan Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State has announced a Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. PAS Yerevan invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Armenia, including … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Armenia announces Small Grants Program
U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia announces Comprehensive Media Capacity Building Project
Deadline: 1 August 2019 The U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa has announced an open competition for non-governmental and non- profit organizations to submit applications for a project that seeks to support both states and private media in Ethiopia for a program entitled "Comprehensive Media Capacity … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia announces Comprehensive Media Capacity Building Project
U.S. Mission to Russia inviting Applicants for Journalism Summer School
Deadline: 31 August 2019 The U.S. Embassy’s Public Affairs Section in Moscow (PAS Moscow) has announced an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out FY19 Journalism Summer School program. The program will be held at the American Center in Moscow in June or July … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to Russia inviting Applicants for Journalism Summer School
European Commission announces Call for Proposals on Media Literacy for All
Deadline: 30 September 2019 The European Commission has announced a call for proposal on Media Literacy that aims at fostering the development of new educational materials and/or services built on concrete instances of disinformation, as well as to design methods to raise awareness about the … [Read more...] about European Commission announces Call for Proposals on Media Literacy for All
Development & Operations Grants for the Capacity Building of Community Broadcasting Stations in Australia
Deadline: 27 August 2019 The Community Broadcasting Foundation is pleased to announce Development & Operations grants that aim to support community media station resilience through core support and support for development projects and necessary infrastructure. Objectives This year they … [Read more...] about Development & Operations Grants for the Capacity Building of Community Broadcasting Stations in Australia
Community Broadcasting Foundation announces Content Grants for Australia
Deadline: 27 August 2019 The Community Broadcasting Foundation (CBF) has launched its 2019 Content Grants Program to support the development, production and distribution of content via Australian community media. This year they are particularly looking to: increase community participation … [Read more...] about Community Broadcasting Foundation announces Content Grants for Australia
U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine announces Regional Media Development
Deadline: 5 August 2019 The U.S. Embassy Kyiv of the U.S. Department of State has announced an open competition for U.S. organizations to submit applications for impactful, sustainable projects that will support the development of regional media outlets in Ukraine, including: more effective … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine announces Regional Media Development
National Endowment for the Humanities Media Projects – United States
Deadline: 14 August 2019 The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is seeking applications for its “Media Projects: Development Grants” that supports the collaboration of media producers and scholars to develop humanities content and to prepare documentary film, television, radio, and … [Read more...] about National Endowment for the Humanities Media Projects – United States
British Embassy in Kabul inviting FCO’s Programme Fund 2019/20
Deadline: 9 July 2019 British Embassy in Kabul is inviting applicants for its Foreign & Commonwealth Office's (FCO) programme fund for project activities that support policy priorities in Afghanistan. Thematic Areas and Budget Media freedom and the protection of journalists Bids … [Read more...] about British Embassy in Kabul inviting FCO’s Programme Fund 2019/20
EU announces Call for Proposals for Ugandan Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
Deadline: 1 August 2019 The European Union (EU) is currently inviting eligible organizations for its "Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in-country call for proposals for Uganda 2018 - 2019". Objectives The global objective of this call for proposals is to enable Civil Society … [Read more...] about EU announces Call for Proposals for Ugandan Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
Online News Association inviting Applicants for MJ Bear Fellowship 2019
Deadline: 11 July 2019 The Online News Association is inviting applicants for its 2019 MJ Bear Fellowship to provide support and guidance to early-career journalists on a digital journalism project as well as their own professional development. The fellowship identifies and supports digital … [Read more...] about Online News Association inviting Applicants for MJ Bear Fellowship 2019
Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s Youth Awards to honor Latino High School Seniors for their Excellence in various Categories
Deadline: 15 October 2019 Hispanic Heritage Foundation has launched its Youth Awards to honor Latino high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community and for their excellence in various categories. Gold, Silver and Bronze recipients are selected in each category and receive a … [Read more...] about Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s Youth Awards to honor Latino High School Seniors for their Excellence in various Categories
EU Investigative Journalism Award 2019 for Western Balkans and Turkey
Deadline: 17 July 2019 Applications are now open for submission of investigative articles from the Western Balkans and Turkey for the annual EU Investigative Journalism Award. The EU award regional scheme for investigative journalism in Western Balkans and Turkey is established by the European … [Read more...] about EU Investigative Journalism Award 2019 for Western Balkans and Turkey
PBS FRONTLINE announces Local Journalism Project- United States
Deadline: 15 July 2019 PBS FRONTLINE is now accepting project proposals from local news organizations for 2019 Local Journalism Project. Local Journalism Project provides support to local news organizations to produce investigative journalism, focusing on communities where the health of … [Read more...] about PBS FRONTLINE announces Local Journalism Project- United States
Submit Your Applications for Reporting on Illicit Finance in Africa
Deadline: 7 July 2019 Applicants are invited to submit their applications for "Reporting on Illicit Finance in Africa". The Thomson Reuters Foundation, in partnership with the Media Development Center, announces the need for Tunisian journalists motivated by an incentive to understand how … [Read more...] about Submit Your Applications for Reporting on Illicit Finance in Africa
Thomson Reuters Foundation announces Exploring Corporate Impact Programme
Deadline: 19 July 2019 Thomson Reuters Foundation has announced the Exploring Corporate Impact Programme for journalists with a minimum five years’ experience from a range of outlets and disciplines. This is a unique opportunity to develop applicants investigative and analytical skills looking … [Read more...] about Thomson Reuters Foundation announces Exploring Corporate Impact Programme
U.S. Mission to Iraq announces Media Training for Minority Journalists Grant Program
Deadline: 31 July 2019 The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad has announced that funding is available through its Public Affairs Office (PA) for a project to support professional training for minority journalists in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region (IKR), Ninewa plain and Kirkuk province. In cooperation with … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to Iraq announces Media Training for Minority Journalists Grant Program
U.S. Mission to Ukraine announces Media Partnership Program
Deadline: 14 August 2019 The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of U.S. Embassy Kyiv has announced an open competition for program proposals through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). PAS invites U.S. non-profit/non-governmental organizations to submit media support and exchange program concept … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to Ukraine announces Media Partnership Program
KAS Media Africa Journalism Scholarship for African Journalists
Deadline: 8 July 2019 The Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) Media Africa is inviting qualified African journalists to apply for a scholarship for a post graduate Journalism degree at the prestigious University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. KAS Media Africa is offering university … [Read more...] about KAS Media Africa Journalism Scholarship for African Journalists
Fund for Investigative Journalism Grant Program in the U.S.
Deadline: 23 September 2019 The Fund for Investigative Journalism is seeking grant applications for investigative projects. The Fund for Investigative Journalism’s role in assisting journalists is limited to making grants. The Fund assumes no liability for the legal and/or safety risks … [Read more...] about Fund for Investigative Journalism Grant Program in the U.S.
Nominations Open for HTF’s Anti-Slavery Day Awards 2019 – United Kingdom
Deadline: 18 August 2019 The Human Trafficking Foundation (HTF) is seeking nominations for its Anti- Slavery Day Awards 2019 to recognize the vital work of the media in increasing awareness and understanding of modern slavery. The additional outstanding contribution categories recognise … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for HTF’s Anti-Slavery Day Awards 2019 – United Kingdom
InfoNile inviting Applicants for Reporting Grant Program
Deadline: 30 June 2019 InfoNile is inviting applicants for its Reporting Grant Program for young journalists aged 35 and below in the Nile Basin countries to submit proposals for in-depth investigative multimedia journalism stories on climate change impacts and youth-initiated solutions in rural … [Read more...] about InfoNile inviting Applicants for Reporting Grant Program
EJC’s Global Health Journalism Grant Programmes for Germany and France
Deadline: 8 August 2019 The European Journalism Centre (EJC) is accepting pitches for the Global Health Journalism Grant Program for Germany and France. This programme will reward different journalistic projects in 2019 to cover global health topics in developing countries. Freelancers, … [Read more...] about EJC’s Global Health Journalism Grant Programmes for Germany and France
Sida’s International Training Program on “Media Regulation in a Democratic Framework”
Deadline: 4 August 2019 Applicants are invited to apply for the international training program on the topic of “Media Self-Regulation”. The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency SIDA / Sida commissioned NIRAS Sweden / NIRAS Sweden, together with colleagues from International … [Read more...] about Sida’s International Training Program on “Media Regulation in a Democratic Framework”
ICFJ: 2019 News Corp Media Fellowship for Global Journalists
Deadline: 7 July 2019 In collaboration with The Wall Street Journal, ICFJ is offering international journalists an opportunity to participate in an innovative program that includes training on creative storytelling and offers grants to support data-driven projects. This program builds on the … [Read more...] about ICFJ: 2019 News Corp Media Fellowship for Global Journalists
NGO Small Grants Program for Slovenian Civil Society Organizations
Deadline: 12 August 2019 The U.S. Embassy in Ljubljana, Slovenia has announced this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Slovenian civil society organizations. The Embassy continues to offer grants for well-conceived and managed projects that strengthen the civil society sector and address … [Read more...] about NGO Small Grants Program for Slovenian Civil Society Organizations
