Deadline: 31 January 2018 The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has announced a call for entries for the 2018 COMESA Media Awards. The Award scheme is conducted every year to recognize and reward journalists who have contributed to regional integration by publishing and … [Read more...] about Submit Your Entries for COMESA Media Awards 2018!
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.
Nominations Open for Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Award 2018!
Deadline: 31 January 2018 Nominations are open for Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Award 2018, Sponsored by Continental Reinsurance. The awards recognize the outstanding work of journalists on re/insurance from across the continent. Successful candidates have to demonstrate how their articles … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Award 2018!
U.S. Embassy in Slovakia: Inviting Applicants for Small Grants Program
Deadline: 31 December 2017 The U.S. Embassy’s Public Affairs Section (PAS) has announced that funding is available through the embassy’s Small Grants Program for awards up to $10,000. Small grants are intended for local representatives of civil society, including non-governmental organizations and … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Slovakia: Inviting Applicants for Small Grants Program
Call for Applications: 2018 Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling
Deadline: 31 December 2017 The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) in collaboration with ONE and the Elliott family seek entries for the 2018 Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling. Mike served as a distinguished editor at The Economist, Newsweek and Time before … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: 2018 Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling
U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina: Democracy Commission Small Grants Program
Deadline: 19 January 2018 The United States Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina, through the Office of Public Affairs, is pleased to announce a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Democracy Commission Small Grants Program. Themes Anti-corruption Transparency in government Human … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina: Democracy Commission Small Grants Program
Applications Open for World Journalist Fellowship to Support International Journalists!
Deadline: 4 January 2018 Applications are open for World Journalist Fellowship to provide support to international journalists who enroll in one of graduate programs in journalism at the NYU’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute. The Fellowship provides an opportunity for internationally based … [Read more...] about Applications Open for World Journalist Fellowship to Support International Journalists!
Embassy of the Netherlands: 2018 Call for Proposals for Matra for European Cooperation Fund
Deadline: 15 December 2017 The Embassy of the Netherlands is currently inviting non-governmental organizations to submit project proposals for Matra for European Cooperation Fund. Matra for European Cooperation is a major programme run by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “Matra for European … [Read more...] about Embassy of the Netherlands: 2018 Call for Proposals for Matra for European Cooperation Fund
Nominations Open for European Press Prize!
Deadline: 15 December 2017 Nominations are open for European Press Prize to reward and celebrate quality journalism in European Continent. Quality journalism is of vital importance to healthy democracies, especially in a time when information is omnipresent. Unfortunately, because of a … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for European Press Prize!
Call for Entries: 2018 Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award
Deadline: 19 January 2018 The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) is inviting applicants for its 2018 Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Awards in order to celebrate women photojournalists for work that inspires us to take action and better understand the world. The Anja … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: 2018 Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award
Apply for IJP Southern African Journalists’ Bursary Program!
Deadline: 15 February 2018 International Journalists’ Programmes (IJP) is offering bursary to up to six young Southern African and up to five young German journalists. The bursary is intended to enable young journalists to gain valuable insights into the political, economical, cultural as well as … [Read more...] about Apply for IJP Southern African Journalists’ Bursary Program!
Patagonia’s Media Grants Program: Supporting Grassroots Groups in United States
Deadline: 30 April 2018 Patagonia is accepting applications for "Media Grants Program" to support grassroots groups that also use film as a form of activism. This program specifically funds environmental nonprofits that use media, mostly film, as a tool tightly linked to direct-action … [Read more...] about Patagonia’s Media Grants Program: Supporting Grassroots Groups in United States
Cultural Survival Call for Proposals: 2018 Community Media Grants Project
Deadline: 15 December 2017 Cultural Survival has announced a new call for proposals for Indigenous community radios stations with an aim to strengthen community radio stations at the local and regional levels in their work towards the revitalization of Indigenous cultures, languages, histories, … [Read more...] about Cultural Survival Call for Proposals: 2018 Community Media Grants Project
Online News Association: Seeking Applications for Women’s Leadership Accelerator Program
Deadline: 30 November 2017 The Online News Association is looking for women who not only have an understanding of the digital journalism landscape but who are helping to advance it in innovative ways for its "2018 Women’s Leadership Accelerator Program." The Accelerator is designed for … [Read more...] about Online News Association: Seeking Applications for Women’s Leadership Accelerator Program
U.S. Mission to Belgium (APS): Public Diplomacy Grants Program
Deadline: 14 September 2018 The U.S. Embassy Brussels Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State has announced that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program. PAS Brussels is inviting proposals for projects that strengthen ties between the United States and … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to Belgium (APS): Public Diplomacy Grants Program
U.S. Embassy in Poland: Seeking Applications for Small Grants Program 2018
Deadline: 31 December 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Poland has announced the opening of its Small Grants Program competition for 2018. Grants will be awarded to local representatives of Poland’s civil society – to include non-governmental organizations, cultural or educational institutions, … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Poland: Seeking Applications for Small Grants Program 2018
IWMF Call for Applications: Team Reporting Fellowship to South Sudan and Uganda
Deadline: 5 December 2017 The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is accepting applications for its Team Reporting Fellowship to South Sudan and Uganda in March 2018. The IWMF will select teams of women journalists to travel to Juba and Gulu for a cross-border reporting trip focused on … [Read more...] about IWMF Call for Applications: Team Reporting Fellowship to South Sudan and Uganda
Submit Your Entries for TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting 2018!
Deadline: 31 January 2018 Applicants are invited to apply for the TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting 2018 to promote, support and fund research, investigative journalism and related projects that encourage greater commercial transparency and the advancement of anti-bribery education. The … [Read more...] about Submit Your Entries for TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting 2018!
Applications Open for Poynter’s 2018 Leadership Academy for Women in Digital Media!
Deadline: 30 November 2017 The Poynter is inviting applications for "2018 Leadership Academy for Women in Digital Media" that is focused on the skills and knowledge needed to rise to the highest levels of digital media leadership. Now in its fourth year, the Leadership Academy for Women in Digital … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Poynter’s 2018 Leadership Academy for Women in Digital Media!
U.S. Department of State Bureau of DRL: Supporting Objective Media in Hungary
Deadline: 19 January 2018 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 projects that increase citizens’ access to objective information about domestic and global issues … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of State Bureau of DRL: Supporting Objective Media in Hungary
Applications Open for 2018 OSISA Scholarships for African Women Media Leaders!
Deadline: 24 November 2017 The Sol Plaatje Institute (SPI) for Media Leadership at Rhodes University in South Africa, in collaboration with the Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA) invites applications for 10 postgraduate scholarships from Southern African women media leaders who … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2018 OSISA Scholarships for African Women Media Leaders!
Asia New Zealand Foundation: Inviting Journalists for Travel and Discretionary Grants
Deadline: 23 April 2018 The Asia New Zealand Foundation is inviting journalists for its program entitled “Travel and Discretionary Grants” with an aim to offer New Zealand journalists the chance to travel to Asia to research and prepare stories. These grants support independent and self-managed … [Read more...] about Asia New Zealand Foundation: Inviting Journalists for Travel and Discretionary Grants
Hivos Call for Concept Notes: Creative Expression in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania
Deadline: 15 November 2017 Hivos is currently seeking concept notes from artistic collectives, creative hubs and groups of content creators working on creative and cultural content production in East Africa. The funding support is geared towards supporting independent content production as a way … [Read more...] about Hivos Call for Concept Notes: Creative Expression in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania
Internews’ Earth Journalism Network: Seeking Applications for Biodiversity Story Grants 2018
Deadline: 20 November 2017 Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is seeking applications for its Biodiversity Story Grants 2018 to support the production of in-depth stories that highlight previously untold threats to global biodiversity or explore new conservation-based solutions. EJN is … [Read more...] about Internews’ Earth Journalism Network: Seeking Applications for Biodiversity Story Grants 2018
EJN’s Biodiversity Media Grant 2018: Supporting Journalism Networks and Media Organizations
Deadline: 20 November 2017 The Internews Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is seeking applications for its Biodiversity Media Grants 2018 to support journalism networks and media organizations throughout the world in increasing the capacity of media to cover critical issues of conservation and … [Read more...] about EJN’s Biodiversity Media Grant 2018: Supporting Journalism Networks and Media Organizations
Applications Open for 2018 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Media Awards!
Deadline: 27 February 2018 The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is seeking applications for its “2018 SADC Media Awards”. The SADC vision is one of a common future, within a regional community that will ensure economic well-being, improvement of the standard of living and quality of … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2018 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Media Awards!
AHCJ Call for Applications: Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism
Deadline: 8 December 2017 The Association of Healthcare Journalists (AHCJ) is currently seeking nominations for its Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism, that have recognized the best health reporting in print, broadcast and online media. Entries can include a wide range of health … [Read more...] about AHCJ Call for Applications: Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism
Apply for Community Media – Technology Innovation Award!
Deadline: 8 November 2017 Development Alternatives with support from Ford Foundation has announced the “Community Media - Technology Innovation Award” to encouraged technology innovators to incubate their technology and strengthen the community media efficiency, outreach and effectiveness. A … [Read more...] about Apply for Community Media – Technology Innovation Award!
USAID-Belgrade: Seeking Applications for Anticipated Civil Society Programme
Deadline: 30 April 2018 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for "Civil Society Programme" to strengthen locally-led efforts to further democratic and economic reform processes in Serbia. These programs will focus on fostering and strengthening the … [Read more...] about USAID-Belgrade: Seeking Applications for Anticipated Civil Society Programme
Apply for John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships!
Deadline: 4 December 2017 Applications are open for John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships that support diverse journalists from around the world who are deeply engaged in exploring solutions to the most urgent issues facing journalism. Innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership in journalism are … [Read more...] about Apply for John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships!
Sharjah Art Foundation: Seeking Applications for Production Grants
Deadline: 15 January 2018 The Sharjah Art Foundation (SAF) is seeking applications for its Production Grants to offer grants to artists working in a range of media including sculpture, installation, time-based media, artist’s books and performance. The Sharjah Art Foundation (SAF) Production … [Read more...] about Sharjah Art Foundation: Seeking Applications for Production Grants
International Press Institute: Seeking Applications for Journalism Micro-grants in Turkey
Deadline: 26 October 2017 The International Press Institute (IPI) has announced a call for applications by journalists in Turkey for a limited number of micro-grants of up to €500 to produce feature-style journalistic content analyzing the impact that pressure on press freedom in the country has on … [Read more...] about International Press Institute: Seeking Applications for Journalism Micro-grants in Turkey
APsaA Call for Nominations: Award for Excellence in Journalism
Deadline: 18 September 2018 The American Psychoanalytic Association (APsaA) is currently seeking nominations for the Award for Excellence in Journalism to recognize professional reporting of outstanding merit that contributes in an exceptional way to the public understanding of psychoanalytic and … [Read more...] about APsaA Call for Nominations: Award for Excellence in Journalism
New Europe College: Inviting Applications for Pontica Magna Fellowship Program
Deadline: 7 December 2017 The New Europe College (NEC), an institute for advanced study in the humanities and social sciences in Bucharest, Romania, is seeking applications for its “Pontica Magna Fellowship Program”. This funding opportunity targets young researchers, media professionals, writers … [Read more...] about New Europe College: Inviting Applications for Pontica Magna Fellowship Program
Open Technology Fund: Seeking Applications for Internet Freedom Fund
Deadline: 1 November 2017 The Open Technology Fund (OTF) is currently seeking applications for its Internet Freedom Fund, a primary way to support projects and people working on open and accessible technology-centric projects that promote human rights, internet freedom, open societies, and help … [Read more...] about Open Technology Fund: Seeking Applications for Internet Freedom Fund
Applications Open for Startup of the Year Africa Competition 2018!
Deadline: 10 December 2017 Applicants are invited to apply for the Startup of the Year Africa 2018, an international innovative competition for startups created by Bonjour idée with the support of 70 partners (major business groups, incubators, chambers of commerce, media, competitiveness clusters, … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Startup of the Year Africa Competition 2018!
EU Call for Proposals: Supporting Media Organisations to Strengthen Professional and Labour Standards of Jounalists in Albania
Deadline: 10 November 2017 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for a program entitled “Support media organisations to strengthen professional and labour standards of jounalists in Albania” to contribute to the strengthening of democracy in Albania, … [Read more...] about EU Call for Proposals: Supporting Media Organisations to Strengthen Professional and Labour Standards of Jounalists in Albania
WAN-IFRA: Inviting Women Journalists for Leading Leadership Development Program
Deadline: 31 October 2017 Women in News program (WIN) at the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) is inviting Women Journalists for Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine, especially those who work in print and digital media to be part this Leading Leadership Development … [Read more...] about WAN-IFRA: Inviting Women Journalists for Leading Leadership Development Program
Applications Open for McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism Worldwide!
Deadline: 15 December 2017 The Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Center for Business Journalism, an initiative of the City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism, is offering Business Journalism Fellowships to accomplished business journalists to support in-depth, ambitious coverage of critical … [Read more...] about Applications Open for McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism Worldwide!
2017 Simon Cumbers Media Fund: Promoting Better Quality Media Coverage
Deadline: 27 October 2017 Journalists and media professionals with an interest in reporting on issues in the developing world are invited to apply for funding under the winter 2017 round of the Simon Cumbers Media Fund. The fund’s aim is to assist and promote more and better quality media … [Read more...] about 2017 Simon Cumbers Media Fund: Promoting Better Quality Media Coverage
Journalismfund.eu: European Cross-border Research Grant
Deadline: 20 November 2017 The Journalismfund.eu is seeking applications for its “European Cross-Border Research Grant” to promote quality journalism in Europe by giving journalists the chance to carry out journalistic research projects. Journalismfund.eu will support professional journalists, who … [Read more...] about Journalismfund.eu: European Cross-border Research Grant
ICFJ: A Digital Path to Entrepreneurship and Innovation for Latin America – 2018
Deadline: 13 November 2017 In 2018, the International Center for Journalists will continue to expand its network of digital journalists, technologists and media entrepreneurs from Latin America as part of the “Digital Path to Entrepreneurship and Innovation for Latin America” program. For this … [Read more...] about ICFJ: A Digital Path to Entrepreneurship and Innovation for Latin America – 2018
Applications Open for Knight Visiting Nieman Fellowships Program!
Deadline For International Applicants: 1 December 2017 For U.S. Applicants: 31 January 2018 The Nieman Foundation is accepting applications for its Knight Visiting Nieman Fellowships Program. These Fellowships at Harvard offer short-term research opportunities to individuals interested … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Knight Visiting Nieman Fellowships Program!
IWMF Call for Applications: Reporting Fellowship to El Salvador & Guatemala – February 2018
Deadline: 6 November 2017 The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) has announced its first Reporting Fellowships of 2018 to Honduras and Guatemala. A group of six journalists will report on Governance and Civil Society from Guatemala City, Guatemala. Concurrently, six other journalists … [Read more...] about IWMF Call for Applications: Reporting Fellowship to El Salvador & Guatemala – February 2018
ICFJ Call for Entries: Eurasia Media Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 29 October 2017 Entries are now invited for Eurasia Media Innovation Challenge, by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) in partnership with the Media Diversity Institute (MDI). With countries in the region neighboring Russia facing the growing trends of state- and … [Read more...] about ICFJ Call for Entries: Eurasia Media Innovation Challenge
Elizabeth R Media Fund: Seeking Applications for Commonwealth Digital Challenge
Deadline: 3 November 2017 Elizabeth R Media Fund is seeking applications for its "Commonwealth Digital Challenge" with an aim to provide young and aspiring media managers from the Commonwealth with the skills and tools necessary to help their organisations face the digital challenges in their … [Read more...] about Elizabeth R Media Fund: Seeking Applications for Commonwealth Digital Challenge
Applications Open for Emma Bowen Foundation Fellowship Program!
Deadline: 1 December 2017 The Emma Bowen Foundation is inviting applicants for its Fellowship Program. The Emma Bowen Foundation is a nonprofit organization that is building a more diverse media and tech industry by recruiting promising students of color like applicants and placing them in … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Emma Bowen Foundation Fellowship Program!
AAU Call for Volunteer Young Social Media Reporters!
Deadline: 30 October 2017 The Association of African Universities (AAU) has organised key events to mark the 2017 African University Week. The theme for the African University Week is “AAU@50: Achievements, Challenges and Prospects for Sustainable Development in Africa”. This year the AAU … [Read more...] about AAU Call for Volunteer Young Social Media Reporters!
Applications Open for Digital Africa Challenge Program!
Deadline: 22 October 2017 The Digital Africa is inviting applicants for its Challenge Program that is an innovation competition to take up the challenge of digital transition in Africa. The first edition of the Digital Africa contest, launched in October 2016, received more than 500 entries and … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Digital Africa Challenge Program!
South Africa Media Innovation Program: Inviting Applicants for Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 31 October 2017 The South Africa Media Innovation Program (SAMIP) is inviting applicants for its Innovation Challenge. The SAMIP Innovation Challenge is for South African projects and organisations that are building news and information products that engage and inform local/underserved … [Read more...] about South Africa Media Innovation Program: Inviting Applicants for Innovation Challenge
Nominations Open for Her Network Woman of the Year Award!
Deadline: 18 October 2017 Do you know an outstanding woman who is making an impact in any of the awards categories? Nominate Her for the Her Network Woman of the Year Awards. Nominations are open for The Her Network Woman of the Year award that is designed to publicly celebrate, showcase and … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Her Network Woman of the Year Award!
