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.

Write Room Wellington Screenwriter Residency Programme – New Zealand

Deadline: 20-Oct-2025 The Write Room Wellington in partnership with Toi Poneke Arts Centre, POP Film and the Wellington City Council Aho Tini are thrilled to invite applications from screenwriters for its annual residency. The aim of the programme is to support a writer to develop their work … [Read more...] about Write Room Wellington Screenwriter Residency Programme – New Zealand

Open Call: Media Training and Field Visit on Climate, Heritage, and Tourism in Mongolia

Deadline: 31-Aug-2025 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has recently unveiled an exciting opportunity: a call for proposals centered on a media training workshop paired with a field visit exploring environmental, climate, and heritage themes. This initiative … [Read more...] about Open Call: Media Training and Field Visit on Climate, Heritage, and Tourism in Mongolia

Applications open for Catapult Development Grant Program

Deadline: 08-Sep-2025 Submissions are now open for the Catapult Development Grant Program. The focus of the Catapult Development Grant includes artful, compelling storytelling that moves you with a preference for character-driven narratives, originality of approach, content, and form with … [Read more...] about Applications open for Catapult Development Grant Program

Call for Applications: Fritt Ord’s Master’s Scholarship (Norway)

Deadline: 12-Sep-2025 Is your master's project about freedom of expression, public debate or journalism? The Fritt Ord Foundation has announced scholarships for master's projects that address freedom of expression in a legal sense and/or culture of expression in a broader, cultural sense. The … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Fritt Ord’s Master’s Scholarship (Norway)

IGC Sierra Leone Early-Career Local Researcher Fellowship

Deadline: 29-Aug-2025 The International Growth Centre is currently accepting applications for its IGC Sierra Leone Early-Career Local Researcher Fellowship to support emerging researchers in contributing to public policy. Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals relating to curriculum … [Read more...] about IGC Sierra Leone Early-Career Local Researcher Fellowship

Request for Proposals: Bob and Diane Fund Grant

Deadline: 21-Sep-2025 The Bob and Diane Fund seeks submissions from visual storytellers on stories about Alzheimer's Disease or dementia. The Bob and Diane Fund Grant is a $5,000 grant opportunity for visual storytellers who are working on projects about Alzheimer's Disease or dementia. The … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Bob and Diane Fund Grant

Apply Now: Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program (Botswana)

Deadline: 19-Sep-2025 The U.S. Embassy in Botswana is pleased to announce the competition for the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program for the 2026-27 academic year. The Embassy encourages interested candidates to submit proposals relating to curriculum development or research work that … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program (Botswana)

CFPs: CSO to Support the Development and Implementation of Media and CSO Joint Action Plan (Maldives)

Deadline: 27-Aug-2025 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched a new opportunity for a locally registered Civil Society Organization in the Maldives to support the development and implementation of a joint initiative between media practitioners and civil society actors focused … [Read more...] about CFPs: CSO to Support the Development and Implementation of Media and CSO Joint Action Plan (Maldives)

Open Call: Anna Politkovskaya-Arman Soldin Prize for Courage in Journalism

Deadline: 30-Aug-2025 The Anna Politkovskaya-Arman Soldin Prize for Courage in Journalism will be awarded for the third time in early November 2025, to coincide with the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. This prize aims to recognize the work of journalists and … [Read more...] about Open Call: Anna Politkovskaya-Arman Soldin Prize for Courage in Journalism

2nd Call for Independent Media Grants Program

Deadline: 18-Sep-2025 The Innovation. Media. Minds. Program, funded by the European Union (EU), is excited to announce the second call for Independent Media Grants aiming to support independent media/media organisations in the Western Balkans region to increase pluralism of expression, strengthen … [Read more...] about 2nd Call for Independent Media Grants Program

Reel Making Contest on PM-Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojana – India

Deadline: 13-Sep-2025 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in collaboration with MyGov invites entries for the Reel Making Contest for the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The competition seeks to promote awareness on solar adoption through creative visual storytelling. The themes for the … [Read more...] about Reel Making Contest on PM-Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojana – India

Open Call: AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism

Deadline: 08-Dec-2025 Applications are now open for the AACR June L. Biedler Prize to recognize and showcase outstanding examples of cancer journalism by individual professional journalists. The purpose of the prize is to raise awareness of the media's critical role in educating the public … [Read more...] about Open Call: AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism

RFAs: International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development

Deadline: 31-Aug-2025 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization invites eligible organizations to submit activity proposals under the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (2024–2033), aiming to activate science for inclusive sustainable … [Read more...] about RFAs: International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development

Applications open for Ocean Reporting Fellowships (3rd Cohort)

Deadline: 12-Sep-2025 The Pulitzer Center’s Ocean Reporting Network is now accepting applications for its 2025–2026 fellowship program, offering journalists the opportunity to spend up to a year working on an in-depth or investigative ocean story. The program aims to expand and diversify the … [Read more...] about Applications open for Ocean Reporting Fellowships (3rd Cohort)

Mondriaan Fund announces Art Media Grant Program

Deadline: 02-Oct-2025 The Art Media grant, offered by the Mondriaan Fund, supports initiatives that stimulate engagement with and discourse on contemporary visual art in the Netherlands and the Caribbean part of the Kingdom. It is intended for platforms, curators, content creators, critics, and … [Read more...] about Mondriaan Fund announces Art Media Grant Program

Seed Grants for Media Outlets to Cover Natural Resource Management and Green Growth in Nepal 2025

Deadline: 21-Aug-2025 Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is offering six seed grants and mentorship to selected media outlets in Nepal as part of the Media for Inclusive Green Growth (MIGG) in Nepal project and EJN’s Asia-Pacific project, funded by the European Union and Sida. The … [Read more...] about Seed Grants for Media Outlets to Cover Natural Resource Management and Green Growth in Nepal 2025

Applications open for Media Forward Fund – General Funding Line

Deadline: 22-Aug-2025 The Media Forward Fund supports media organizations working for the common good that aim to improve their financial sustainability through a specific project. It focuses on closing gaps in reporting, particularly with approaches that differ from existing practices in the … [Read more...] about Applications open for Media Forward Fund – General Funding Line

Mondriaan Fund Publication Grant Program

Deadline: 28-Aug-2025 The Publication grant from the Mondriaan Fund supports visual artists and publishers in producing special and innovative publications about the work of living visual artists from the Netherlands or the Caribbean part of the Kingdom. These publications aim to increase … [Read more...] about Mondriaan Fund Publication Grant Program

Submissions open for HMGCC Co-Creation Challenge: Synthetic Environment Tools to Predict Behaviour (UK)

Deadline: 04-Sep-2025 HMGCC Co-Creation’s latest challenge aims to evaluate tools that create synthetic environments to simulate how populations might respond to situations such as widespread disinformation or terrorism. Organisations can apply for one or both workstreams. The first involves … [Read more...] about Submissions open for HMGCC Co-Creation Challenge: Synthetic Environment Tools to Predict Behaviour (UK)

Apply for Digital Transformation Support to UNDP Country Offices in Asia Pacific (Thailand)

Deadline: 20-Aug-2025 UNDP is inviting applications for the Regional Innovation and Digital (RID) Program to help countries build sustainable digital ecosystems aligned with its Digital Strategy. The program uses approaches like “Digital by Design” and “Digital Portfolio” while fostering … [Read more...] about Apply for Digital Transformation Support to UNDP Country Offices in Asia Pacific (Thailand)

Independent Media Grants for Democratic Dialogue in Ukraine

Deadline: 01-Sep-2025 The IMS (International Media Support), under the REACH: Media Partnerships for Accountability and Trust program, is inviting Ukrainian public interest media outlets to apply for media grants. These outlets should focus on serving the community, safeguarding the public … [Read more...] about Independent Media Grants for Democratic Dialogue in Ukraine

Open Call for Grant Proposals: Sustaining Public Interest Media in Uncertain Times

Deadline: 17-Aug-2025 The International Fund has opened a new call for proposals to support independent media in Ukraine, Armenia, and Moldova. The initiative, titled Sustaining Public Interest Media in Uncertain Times, aims to address the severe financial crisis affecting media outlets in the … [Read more...] about Open Call for Grant Proposals: Sustaining Public Interest Media in Uncertain Times

Call for Applications: McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism

Deadline: 13-Oct-2025 The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism invites journalists with strong ideas for impactful stories that “Follow the Money” to apply for editorial and financial support. It is designed for those who need time and resources to produce significant investigative or … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism

Call for Proposals: Selection of Local NGO Partners to Implement Social Media Campaign (Ethiopia)

Deadline: 15-Aug-2025 MeCAHT—Media Coalition and Awareness to Halt Trafficking, under the “Migration and Mobility Dialogue (MMD III)” programme funded by the European Union and ICMPD, is inviting applications from one NGO in Ethiopia to join a capacity-building programme on social media … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Selection of Local NGO Partners to Implement Social Media Campaign (Ethiopia)

European Research and Mobility Grants for European Studies

Deadline: 19-Sep-2025 The Fundación Academia is inviting applications for its European Research and Mobility Grants aimed at researchers working on their doctoral thesis. This call offers 10 “Carlos V European Award” European Research and Mobility Grants for European Studies, following Decree … [Read more...] about European Research and Mobility Grants for European Studies

Apply Now: Data Science and Machine Learning Program (Saudi Arabia)

Deadline: 18-Aug-2025 This program is designed to enhance knowledge and provide practical experience in the field of Data Science. Focus: Exploring the stages of a data project lifecycle, from problem identification to analysis-based recommendations. Understanding data science fundamentals, … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Data Science and Machine Learning Program (Saudi Arabia)

South-to-South AI Accountability CoLab’s Microgrants Program

Deadline: 31-Aug-2025 The Pulitzer Center has launched the South to South AI Accountability CoLab Microgrants Program to strengthen the connection between civil society and AI accountability reporting in the Global South. This initiative supports a more informed and transparent approach to AI … [Read more...] about South-to-South AI Accountability CoLab’s Microgrants Program

(Re)present: African Feminist Perspectives on Representation

Deadline: 24-Aug-2025 African Feminisms – Rights, Representation, Resources is inviting proposals from African artists, collectives, and creative practitioners for digital artworks to be exhibited on the House of African Feminisms website and at the African Feminisms symposium in 2026. The … [Read more...] about (Re)present: African Feminist Perspectives on Representation

Call for Submissions: Kirloskar Art Grant (India)

Deadline: 31-Aug-2025 The S. L. Kirloskar CSR Foundation has announced the Kirloskar Art Grant, reflecting the Kirloskar Group’s commitment to using art and culture as tools for meaningful societal transformation. This annual grant is dedicated to supporting lens-based practitioners who push the … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: Kirloskar Art Grant (India)

Celebrating 250 Years of American Legacy through Public Diplomacy Programs (Lebanon)

Deadline: 02-Sep-2025 The U.S. Embassy in Beirut, through the Public Diplomacy Section, has launched the “Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary” Annual Program Statement (APS) to support innovative projects that highlight American history and the enduring relationship between the United States … [Read more...] about Celebrating 250 Years of American Legacy through Public Diplomacy Programs (Lebanon)

Exhibition Publication Grants (United Kingdom)

Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 The Paul Mellon Centre offers Exhibition Publication Grants each autumn to help organisations cover the costs of producing publications related to exhibitions. These grants are designed to support the creation of exhibition catalogues focused on British art and architecture … [Read more...] about Exhibition Publication Grants (United Kingdom)

Applications open for Mental Health Short Film Grant

Deadline: 09-Sep-2025 Voices with Impact has announced its Mental Health Short Film Grant, inviting filmmakers to submit proposals exploring the theme of Coping, Connection, and Community through the lens of mental health. The interpretation of this theme is open-ended, and filmmakers are … [Read more...] about Applications open for Mental Health Short Film Grant

Call for Proposals: Small Grants for LGBTIQ+ Community-Led Rapid Response and Advocacy in Asia-Pacific

Deadline: 15-Aug-2025 The APCOM Foundation, through its “LGBTQI+ Emergency Support Fund” project, is launching a Small Grants Call to support LGBTIQ+ community-led organisations and initiative groups across the Asia-Pacific region. The goal is to help these groups respond swiftly and effectively … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Small Grants for LGBTIQ+ Community-Led Rapid Response and Advocacy in Asia-Pacific

Call for Proposals: Supporting Independent Reporting on EU Affairs by European-level Newsrooms

Deadline: 29-Sep-2025 The European Commission is offering grants to support independent reporting on EU affairs by European-level newsrooms. This initiative aims to enhance the availability and consumption of pluralistic and independent news content about the EU, targeting specific audience … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Supporting Independent Reporting on EU Affairs by European-level Newsrooms

Open Call: Media Start Funding under Vienna Media Initiative (Austria)

Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 If you're a media founder developing new media products and aiming to make them market-ready, the Media Start Funding under the Vienna Media Initiative may be the support you need. This funding opportunity is designed for those creating economically sustainable media … [Read more...] about Open Call: Media Start Funding under Vienna Media Initiative (Austria)

Open Call: Resilience Incubator for Independent Media in Brazil and Colombia

Deadline: 15-Aug-2025 Independent media outlets in Brazil and Colombia are invited to apply for a new programme designed to build long-term resilience in journalism amid economic and technological challenges. The initiative, led by Thomson Media, is called the Resilience Incubator and runs for … [Read more...] about Open Call: Resilience Incubator for Independent Media in Brazil and Colombia

Open Call for Archival and Cultural Institutions

Deadline: 12-Aug-2025 The Embassy of France in South Africa, Lesotho, and Malawi, in collaboration with the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS) and Electric South, is launching a new initiative to transform heritage experiences through immersive storytelling. Archival and cultural … [Read more...] about Open Call for Archival and Cultural Institutions

Apply Now: Environmental Journalism Programme (Europe)

Deadline: 16-Oct-2025 Applications are now open for the Environmental Journalism Programme, which supports cross-border teams of professional journalists and media outlets in investigating environmental issues linked to European affairs. The programme focuses on uncovering illegal, unreported, … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Environmental Journalism Programme (Europe)

Call for Applications: Gender + AI Reporting Fellowship (Kenya)

Deadline: 20-Aug-2025 Women journalists in Kenya who are eager to explore the potential of AI in storytelling now have an exciting opportunity through the Gender + AI Fellowship. This program, launched by the AWJP and DW Akademie, is designed for journalists interested in learning how AI tools … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Gender + AI Reporting Fellowship (Kenya)

Small Grants for LGBT Community-Led Rapid Response and Advocacy

Deadline: 15-Aug-2025 The Eurasian Coalition on Health, Rights, Gender and Sexual Diversity (ECOM), in partnership with the APCOM Foundation, has launched a Small Grants Call under the “LGBTQI+ Emergency Support Fund.” This initiative aims to support LGBT community-led organizations and … [Read more...] about Small Grants for LGBT Community-Led Rapid Response and Advocacy

Entries open for Journalist-in-Residence Fellowship

Deadline: 25-Aug-2025 Are you a Dutch-speaking journalist with a strong interest in academic research? The Journalist-in-Residence Fellowship offers a chance to work full-time for five months on a major journalistic project within an inspiring and interdisciplinary academic environment. This … [Read more...] about Entries open for Journalist-in-Residence Fellowship

Elevate: First Nations Storytelling and Literature Fund in Australia

Deadline: 02-Sep-2025 Creative Australia is inviting applications for the Elevate: First Nations Storytelling and Literature Fund. This grant supports the development of career pathways for First Nations individuals and groups working in the literature sector. Projects may involve capacity … [Read more...] about Elevate: First Nations Storytelling and Literature Fund in Australia

Entries open for AU Media Fellowship Programme 3.0 in Africa

Deadline: 14-Aug-2025 The African Union Media Fellowship Programme supports Africans in telling their own stories—by Africans, for Africa, and for the world. It promotes credible storytelling that aligns with Africa’s development goals under Agenda 2063, aiming to foster professional growth, … [Read more...] about Entries open for AU Media Fellowship Programme 3.0 in Africa

CFPs: Fighting Discrimination against LGBTIQ People and Promoting LGBTIQ Equality

Deadline: 23-Oct-2025 The European Commission is now accepting proposals under the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Value Programme (CERV) to promote equality and combat racism, xenophobia, and all other forms of discrimination. This initiative specifically welcomes projects that address challenges … [Read more...] about CFPs: Fighting Discrimination against LGBTIQ People and Promoting LGBTIQ Equality

Submissions open for Pollicy Fellowship in Africa

Deadline: 04-Aug-2025 Pollicy has announced the launch of three fellowship tracks aligned with their mission to promote a safe, joyful, and just digital world. The fellowship is designed as a launchpad for emerging African thinkers, creatives, technologists, and community organizers who aim to … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Pollicy Fellowship in Africa

Individual Grants for Materials Preparation and Mentoring (Ukraine)

Deadline: 04-Aug-2025 The Fondation Hirondelle (Switzerland) and the Institute for Regional Press and Information (IRMI, Ukraine) have launched the Second Open Call for Applications to award individual grants to 20 regional journalists. These grants aim to support the production of stories … [Read more...] about Individual Grants for Materials Preparation and Mentoring (Ukraine)

Apply Now: Lincoln Prize for Journalism on Urban Policy, Sustainable Development, and Climate Change

Deadline: 12-Aug-2025 The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy is inviting journalists from across Latin America to take part in the fourth edition of the "Lincoln Prize for Journalism on Urban Policy, Sustainable Development, and Climate Change." This competition encourages investigative and … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Lincoln Prize for Journalism on Urban Policy, Sustainable Development, and Climate Change

Strengthening Societal Resilience against Information Manipulation and Disinformation in the Eastern Partnership

Deadline: 08-Sep-2025 The European Commission (EC) has launched a new call for proposals to strengthen societal resilience against information manipulation and disinformation in the Eastern Partnership region. The overall goal is to equip societies with stronger tools and capacities to detect, … [Read more...] about Strengthening Societal Resilience against Information Manipulation and Disinformation in the Eastern Partnership

Call for Proposals: UNDP Small Grants in Kyrgyzstan

Deadline: 11-Aug-2025 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched a call for proposals for NGOs operating in the Kyrgyz Republic to implement small grants projects. The initiative is part of a broader effort to prevent violent extremism in the country by engaging a wide range … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: UNDP Small Grants in Kyrgyzstan

India in Numbers – Story of Progress Vlog Contest

Deadline: 10-Aug-2025 The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), in partnership with MyGov, is hosting a Vlog-Making Contest for students, teachers, and researchers. The theme of the contest is "India in Numbers: Story of Progress." Participants are invited to create 1–2 … [Read more...] about India in Numbers – Story of Progress Vlog Contest

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