Latest Grants and Resources for Media and Development

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Apply for 2018 International Conference on Family Planning!

Deadline: 21 May 2018 The organizers of the 2018 ICFP are seeking youth leaders aged 18 to 25 years old to be keynote speakers, media makers and moderators for sessions at the conference. Young people who are selected will have conference registration and travel costs covered, and will play an … [Read more...] about Apply for 2018 International Conference on Family Planning!

U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem: Seeking Applications for Small Grants Program

Deadline: 8 May 2018 The Public Affairs Section of the American Consulate General Jerusalem is seeking applications for its Small Grants Program which is designed to assist Palestinian Non-Profit organizations in carrying out programs in several priority areas. Priorities The priority areas … [Read more...] about U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem: Seeking Applications for Small Grants Program

U.S. Mission to Moldova: Strengthening Moldova’s Information Space

Deadline: 1 September 2018 The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State has announced that funding is available through its AEECA/ESF Public Diplomacy Program. Public Affairs Section invites proposals for programs that have the effect of strengthening Moldova’s … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to Moldova: Strengthening Moldova’s Information Space

Applications Open for 2018 CEI SEEMO Award for Outstanding Merits in Investigative Journalism!

Deadline: 31 May 2018 The CEI and the South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), in special partnership with the Media Program South East Europe of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS), has announced a Call for Applications 2018 of the CEI SEEMO Award for Outstanding Merits in Investigative … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2018 CEI SEEMO Award for Outstanding Merits in Investigative Journalism!

European Cross-Border Research Grant: Promoting Quality Journalism in Europe

Deadline: 1 May 2018 The Journalismfund.eu is currently inviting applicants 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, … [Read more...] about European Cross-Border Research Grant: Promoting Quality Journalism in Europe

Applications Open for CIPESA-ICT4 Democracy Media Fellowship Programme

Deadline: 1 April 2018 Applications are now open for CIPESA-ICT4Democracy Media Fellowship Programme which aims to raise media understanding and its effective and consistent reporting of ICT-for-Democracy issues in East Africa. It is expected that the fellowships will result into increased … [Read more...] about Applications Open for CIPESA-ICT4 Democracy Media Fellowship Programme

Submit Nominations for The Dieter Baacke Prize!

Deadline: 31 July 2018 Nominations are open for “The Dieter Baacke Prize” with an aim to recognize and publicize outstanding media educational projects and methods that teach children, young people and families a creative, critical approach to media and promote their media literacy. Prize … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for The Dieter Baacke Prize!

USAID-Kiev: Seeking Applications for “The Media Program in Ukraine”

Deadline: 10 May 2018 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through the Regional Contracting Office in Kyiv, Ukraine is seeking applications from qualified U.S. or Non-U.S. non-profit or for-profit Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), and other qualified non-USG … [Read more...] about USAID-Kiev: Seeking Applications for “The Media Program in Ukraine”

Thomson Reuters Foundation: Caring for Vulnerable Children in a Fractured World Programme

Deadline: 30 April 2018 Thomson Reuters Foundation, in partnership with UBS Optimus Foundation is seeking applications for its Caring for Vulnerable Children in a Fractured World programme to develop their investigative and analytical skills around an under-reported topic close to the heart of the … [Read more...] about Thomson Reuters Foundation: Caring for Vulnerable Children in a Fractured World Programme

U.S. Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria: Promoting Media Literacy in Bulgaria

Deadline: 15 May 2018 The U.S. Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria has announced an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out programs to promote media literacy among young Bulgarians. The U.S. Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria seeks to carry out programs and projects that teach media … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria: Promoting Media Literacy in Bulgaria

Apply for Marion Gräfin Dönhoff Journalist Scholarship 2018!

Deadline: 15 April 2018 The International Journalists Programs (IJP) has announced Marion Gräfin Dönhoff Journalist Scholarship for 2018 in which five German journalists have the opportunity to work as guest editor for two months in an Eastern European editorial office (with a Russian-language … [Read more...] about Apply for Marion Gräfin Dönhoff Journalist Scholarship 2018!

IJ4EU: Funding Cross-Border Investigative Reporting in Europe

Deadline: 3 May 2018 IJ4EU is inviting applications for its grant program to support investigations that reflect the media’s watchdog role and that assist the public in holding those in power accountable for their actions and to their obligations. IJ4EU grants are intended to foster and strengthen … [Read more...] about IJ4EU: Funding Cross-Border Investigative Reporting in Europe

Fund for Investigative Journalism: Seeking Grant Applications for Investigative Projects

Deadline: 7 May 2018 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 undertaken by … [Read more...] about Fund for Investigative Journalism: Seeking Grant Applications for Investigative Projects

U.S. Department of State, Bureau of DRL: Supporting Civil Society and Media in Ukraine

Deadline: 18 May 2018 The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support civil society and media in Ukraine. DRL invites organizations to submit proposals in … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of State, Bureau of DRL: Supporting Civil Society and Media in Ukraine

U.S. Embassy’s Media Development Fund: Supporting Regional Media, Media NGOs in the South-Eastern Ukraine

Deadline: 15 April 2018 The U.S. Embassy’s Media Development Fund (MDF) is currently inviting independent media outlets and registered Ukrainian South-East non-governmental organizations (NGOs) involved in media or media freedom issues in Odesa, Mykolaiv, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipro regions … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy’s Media Development Fund: Supporting Regional Media, Media NGOs in the South-Eastern Ukraine

U.S. Embassy in the Czech Republic: Countering Disinformation Special Grant Competition

Deadline: 15 April 2018 The U.S. Embassy in Prague has announced a special grant competition for projects seeking to counter malign influence and harmful effects of disinformation in the Czech Republic. Competitive projects will focus on increasing public awareness, strengthening critical thinking … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in the Czech Republic: Countering Disinformation Special Grant Competition

Become part of the Middle East and North Africa Committee!

Deadline: 31 March 2018 Are you interested in media, youth empowerment and storytelling? Are you based in or interested in the Middle East and North Africa? Do you want to build a network and work on projects connecting young media makers from Europe and the MENA region? Then work with us! They are … [Read more...] about Become part of the Middle East and North Africa Committee!

Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada: Seeking Applications for its Media Fellowship Program

Deadline: 16 April 2018 The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada is seeking applications for its Media Fellowship Program which offers up-and-coming and established journalists the opportunity to spend time in Asia researching and preparing stories. The program is supported by Cathay Pacific … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada: Seeking Applications for its Media Fellowship Program

Nominations Open for AU-RIATT-ESA Media Award on Reporting Child Marriage in Africa!

Deadline: 23 March 2018 Nominations are open for the AU-RIATT-ESA reporting on Child Marriage in Africa Awards 2018 that are presented to individual journalists that have significantly contributed to the promotion of the principles espoused by the Campaign to end Child Marriage in Africa through … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for AU-RIATT-ESA Media Award on Reporting Child Marriage in Africa!

The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Announces 2018-2019 Media Fellowship Program

The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) has announced the details of its 2018-2019 Media Fellowship Program. The goal of the program is to help Canadian journalists become better informed about this dynamic part of the world in order to write and broadcast insightfully on Asia and the … [Read more...] about The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Announces 2018-2019 Media Fellowship Program

2018 Call for Applications: Investigative Journalism Grants

Deadline: 27 April 2018 The Africa-China Reporting Project (the Project) at Wits Journalism is inviting all journalists to submit proposals for a series of Africa-China investigative journalism grants intended for larger and more expansive investigations. This series of grants will be supervised … [Read more...] about 2018 Call for Applications: Investigative Journalism Grants

European Journalism Centre: Seeking Applications for Global Health Journalism Grant Programme

Deadline: 30 April 2018 The European Journalism Centre (EJC) is seeking applications for its Global Health Journalism Grant Programme that aims to advance innovative reporting on global health topics in developing countries in French media. The goal of the grant is to raise awareness about global … [Read more...] about European Journalism Centre: Seeking Applications for Global Health Journalism Grant Programme

Call for Nominations: Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2018

Deadline: 5 April 2018 Nominations are open for Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2018 that is an international jury awards for professional photographers whose unerring powers of observation capture and express the relationship between man and the environment in the most graphic form in a sequence of a … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2018

U.S. Embassy in Ukraine: Inviting Applicants for Media Development Fund

Deadline: 26 March 2018 The U.S. Embassy is currently inviting Ukrainian media NGOs, independent media outlets, community media and bloggers to submit project proposals for this Media Development Fund (MDF) competition. The goal of the initiative is to build public support and ensure transparency … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Ukraine: Inviting Applicants for Media Development Fund

Applications Open for BBC World News Komla Dumor Award!

Deadline: 22 March 2018 Applications are open for BBC World News Komla Dumor Award that is given to an outstanding individual living and working in Africa, who combines strong journalism skills, on air flair, and an exceptional talent in telling African stories with the ambition and potential to … [Read more...] about Applications Open for BBC World News Komla Dumor Award!

Applications Open for African Entrepreneurship Award 2018!

Deadline: 30 April 2018 Are you looking for mentoring to launch or grow your business or idea in Africa? Join the journey to receive free, online mentoring from over 400 entrepreneurs, investors and business owners. African Entrepreneurship Award 2018 is now accepting applications. Throughout … [Read more...] about Applications Open for African Entrepreneurship Award 2018!

Prague Civil Society Centre: Seeking Applications for Fellowship Programme 2018

Deadline: 10 March 2018 Prague Civil Society Centre is inviting applications for the Fellowship Programme 2018 which is fully funded three-month research residencies in Prague for individuals. The project proposal should aim to reflect and elaborate upon your current work in your home country. … [Read more...] about Prague Civil Society Centre: Seeking Applications for Fellowship Programme 2018

The Guardian Foundation: Seeking Application for Scott Trust Bursary Scheme

Deadline: 15 April 2018 The Guardian Foundation is currently seeking applications for its Scott Trust Bursary Scheme, offering a number of bursaries each year for aspiring journalists to study for a postgraduate qualification in newspaper, web or broadcast journalism. The primary aim of these … [Read more...] about The Guardian Foundation: Seeking Application for Scott Trust Bursary Scheme

Nominations Open for XIII National Award in the Field of Journalism “Oltin Kalam”!

Deadline: 10 April 2018 Nominations are open for XIII National award in the field of journalism "Oltin Kalam" that is held by the Creative Union of Journalists of Uzbekistan in conjunction with the Center for the Retraining of Journalists of Uzbekistan and a number of organizations with a view to … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for XIII National Award in the Field of Journalism “Oltin Kalam”!

King Baudouin Foundation: Call for Projects for 150 Years Fund

Deadline: 14 May 2018 Applicants are invited to apply for the “150 Years Fund” that will be allocated to the activities of the Marilo Fund, managed by the King Baudouin Foundation. The 150 Years Fund is a special initiative of the Celebration Committee of the 150 Years of Friendship between Japan … [Read more...] about King Baudouin Foundation: Call for Projects for 150 Years Fund

Applications Open for Cross-Border Journalism Programme!

Deadline: 4 March 2018 The spring 2018 call for applications for the sixth season of "Cross-Border Journalism" Programme is now open which aims to connect journalists in ‘cross-border’ collaboration. The programme is an opportunity for journalists and bloggers in the early and mid stages of … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Cross-Border Journalism Programme!

U.S. Embassy Ulaanbaatar Local Grants: Annual Program Statement

Deadline: 12 September 2018 The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of U.S. Embassy Ulaanbaatar, U.S. Department of State has announced that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Local Grants Program. PAS awards a limited number of grants to individuals, non-governmental organizations, think … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Ulaanbaatar Local Grants: Annual Program Statement

Migration Media Award: Recognizing and Rewarding the Journalistic Excellence, Relevance and Newsworthiness

Deadline: 15 May 2018 Entries are open for Migration Media Award to recognize and reward the journalistic excellence, relevance and newsworthiness of press pieces dealing with migration in the Euro-Mediterranean region in all its aspects. Categories Video: a video report (6-12 to 52 … [Read more...] about Migration Media Award: Recognizing and Rewarding the Journalistic Excellence, Relevance and Newsworthiness

Reporters in the Field Program: Promoting Journalistic Projects from all over Europe

Deadline: 25 March 2018 Are you a reporter who wants to dig deeper? Who teams up to explore a story from various perspectives? Who feels that complex research doesn’t stop at borders? If yes, then apply for the grant “Reporters in the Field”. Applications are open for the program “Reporters in the … [Read more...] about Reporters in the Field Program: Promoting Journalistic Projects from all over Europe

Samir Kassir Award: Continuing the Fight for Freedom of the Press in the Middle East

Deadline: 10 April 2018 The European Union is proud to announce for the 13th time the launch of the Samir Kassir Award for Freedom of the Press. This prize bears the heavy responsibility of championing free speech and independent media in a world increasingly threatened by misinformation, and in a … [Read more...] about Samir Kassir Award: Continuing the Fight for Freedom of the Press in the Middle East

Kosovar Civil Society Foundation: Call for Proposals to Support Righteous Journalist Reporting

Deadline: 9 March 2018 Kosovar Civil Society Foundation (KCSF) has opened the call for applications with project proposals to support Righteous Journalist Reporting. The general objective of the Luxembourg support is to support civil society initiatives in Kosovo through provision of financial … [Read more...] about Kosovar Civil Society Foundation: Call for Proposals to Support Righteous Journalist Reporting

U.S. Embassy Baghdad: Media Curriculum Development for Iraqi Educators and Policymakers

Deadline: 31 March 2018 The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad’s Public Affairs (PA) Section is seeking an implementer for a two-week study tour in the United States on the topic of media curriculum development. The goals of this project are to improve the quality of journalism and civil discourse in Iraq by … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Baghdad: Media Curriculum Development for Iraqi Educators and Policymakers

Applications Open for Persephone Miel Fellowship 2018!

Deadline: 1 March 2018 Applications are now open for Persephone Miel Fellowship 2018 which 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 international audience. The fellowship is … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Persephone Miel Fellowship 2018!

Applications Open for InterAction’s 16th Annual Photo Contest!

Deadline: 6 April 2018 Applications are open for InterAction's 16th Annual Photo Contest. Each year, InterAction’s photography contest focuses on incredible humanitarian and development work. They encourage applicants to submit their most powerful photos that illustrate innovative, effective, and … [Read more...] about Applications Open for InterAction’s 16th Annual Photo Contest!

Applications Open for YES FOUNDATION Media for Social Change Fellowship!

Deadline: 28 February 2018 YES FOUNDATION is seeking applications for its Media for Social Change Fellowship. It is an intensive, high impact 2-month program to develop socially conscious youth leadership in association with ISDI-WPP School of Communication and supported by YES … [Read more...] about Applications Open for YES FOUNDATION Media for Social Change Fellowship!

Apply for Belarus in Focus 2017 International Journalism Competition!

Deadline: 15 March 2018 Are you interested in Belarus? Have you written articles about this country in 2017? If the answer is “yes” then Belarus in Focus 2017 is for you. This year the competition takes place for the seventh time. Belarus in Focus Information Office in partnership with Press Club … [Read more...] about Apply for Belarus in Focus 2017 International Journalism Competition!

U.S. Embassy in Budapest: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program

Deadline: 30 June 2018 The U.S. Embassy Budapest Public Affairs Section of the Department of State has announced an open competition for organizations and individuals to submit applications to carry out a program or project with funding through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. All … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Budapest: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program

Apply for 4th Annual International Fellowship Program 2018!

Deadline : 15 February 2018 UG Zasto ne (CA Why Not) from Bosnia and Herzegovina, on behalf of the Accountability, Technology and Institutional Openness Network in South-East Europe (ACTION SEE) has announced the 4th Annual International Fellowship Program for the year 2018. The program aims … [Read more...] about Apply for 4th Annual International Fellowship Program 2018!

Apply for a three-day Training Workshop on Countering Extremists Propaganda and Hate in Media!

Deadline: 16 February 2018 School of Peacemaking and Media Technology in Central Asia has announced the three-day training workshop on Countering Extremists Propaganda and Hate in Media which is supported by the Democracy Commission of the US Embassy Bishkek. The workshop will be held in … [Read more...] about Apply for a three-day Training Workshop on Countering Extremists Propaganda and Hate in Media!

European Commission: Seeking Applications for Lorenzo Natali Media Prize 2018

Deadline: 9 March 2018 Applications for 2018 Lorenzo Natali Media Prize for outstanding journalism in development are now open. Through this prize the European Commission recognises the dedication of journalists whose work helps to create a better world. The Natali prize will acknowledge … [Read more...] about European Commission: Seeking Applications for Lorenzo Natali Media Prize 2018

Apply for Future News Worldwide 2018 Programme!

Deadline: 28 February 2018 Applications are now open for the Future News Worldwide 2018 Programme which aims to assist young people to develop a wide range of journalism skills and to establish the UK as a global leader in the nurturing of young journalists and media figures. Future News … [Read more...] about Apply for Future News Worldwide 2018 Programme!

Agora Journalism Center: Seeking Applications for Finding Common Ground Project

Deadline: 23 February 2018 Is your media organization interested in expanding an existing engagement project? With funding from Robert Bosch Stiftung and News Integrity Initiative, the University of Oregon’s Agora Journalism Center is offering seven mini-grants to fund engagement activities at news … [Read more...] about Agora Journalism Center: Seeking Applications for Finding Common Ground Project

Nominations Open for 2018 Free Media Awards!

Deadline: 2 March 2018 The Fritt Ord Foundation and the ZEIT-Stiftung Ebelin und Gerd Bucerius are inviting nominations of journalists, bloggers, internet media and newspapers for the “2018 Free Media Awards”. The prizes provide support for journalists and media that report independently and … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2018 Free Media Awards!

Applications Open for 2018 Innovations in Reading Prize across United States!

Deadline: 28 February 2018 The National Book Foundation is currently seeking applications for its “Innovations in Reading Prize” to awards $10,000 an individual or organization that has developed an innovative project which creates and sustains a lifelong love of reading in the community they … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2018 Innovations in Reading Prize across United States!

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