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!
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.
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!
Applications Open for UNESCO’s “Support to Media in Jordan” Program!
Deadline: 17 October 2017 Applications are open for "Support to Media in Jordan" to help Jordan’s efforts in advancing the Jordanian media to further increase its freedom, independence and professionalism. During the first phase of the project, UNESCO developed a comprehensive study of the … [Read more...] about Applications Open for UNESCO’s “Support to Media in Jordan” Program!
Apply for Women in News (WIN) Africa Leadership Development Programme!
Deadline: 2 October 2017 The World Association of Newspaper and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) is currently inviting Senior Journalists or Editors working for the media in Botswana, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Tanzania and Malawi, especially those in newspapers or digital media, to apply for the … [Read more...] about Apply for Women in News (WIN) Africa Leadership Development Programme!
Thomson Reuters’ Photojournalism Grants: Developing the Next Generation of Photojournalists
Deadline: 10 November 2017 Thomson Reuters is seeking applications for its Photojournalism grants program to develop a diverse new generation of photojournalists to tell original human stories from around the world. Reuters Pictures is offering up to eight $5,000 USD grants to passionate … [Read more...] about Thomson Reuters’ Photojournalism Grants: Developing the Next Generation of Photojournalists
Embassy of the Czech Republic in Mexico: Transformation Cooperation Program 2018
Deadline: 15 October 2018 The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Mexico is currently inviting the relevant legal entities to submit their projects for consideration under the "Transformation Cooperation Program 2018" provided by the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Mexico. Objectives Projects … [Read more...] about Embassy of the Czech Republic in Mexico: Transformation Cooperation Program 2018
Apply for 4th DNI Innovation Fund: Supporting Innovation in Digital News Journalism!
Deadline: 12 October 2017 Applications are open for the fourth round of its Digital News Initiative (DNI) Innovation Fund in order to support Innovation in digital news journalism. Funding Tracks Prototype Projects: This funding track is open to organisations, individuals, and those … [Read more...] about Apply for 4th DNI Innovation Fund: Supporting Innovation in Digital News Journalism!
University of Michigan: Inviting International Applicants for Knight-Wallace Fellowship
Deadline: 1 December 2017 The University of Michigan is inviting international applicants for Knight-Wallace Fellowship that recognizes exceptional journalists for their work, leadership and potential with a unique opportunity: an academic year of study, developing new perspectives and networks, … [Read more...] about University of Michigan: Inviting International Applicants for Knight-Wallace Fellowship
Embassy of the Czech Republic in Yerevan, Armenia: Transformation Cooperation Programme Projects 2018
Deadline: 10 October 2017 The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Yerevan is currently inviting relevant Armenian legal entities to present for consideration their projects within the Transformation Cooperation Programme 2018. Objectives Civil society – enhancing the ability to function … [Read more...] about Embassy of the Czech Republic in Yerevan, Armenia: Transformation Cooperation Programme Projects 2018
Perspektivy Call for Applications: Cross-Border Journalism Programme
Deadline: 10 October 2017 The Perspektivy is inviting applications for its “Cross-Border Journalism Programme” with an aim to connect journalists in ‘cross-border’ collaboration. Cross-Border journalism programme is an opportunity for journalists and bloggers in the early and mid stages of their … [Read more...] about Perspektivy Call for Applications: Cross-Border Journalism Programme
Apply for Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation!
Deadline: 31 January 2018 Applications are open for Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation that is collaboration between the Nieman Foundation for Journalism and the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard. This fellowship brings individuals to Harvard … [Read more...] about Apply for Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation!
Democracy and Media Foundation: General Call 2017 – 3
Deadline: 15 October 2017 Do you have an initiative that stimulates independent and critical media or one that sustains or promotes a strong and just democratic state? Does your initiative match our pillars of truth-seeking, innovation in media, fundamental rights and liberties, vigorous democracy … [Read more...] about Democracy and Media Foundation: General Call 2017 – 3
ICFJ Call for Entries: 2017 Reporting Fellowship on Migration and Climate for Nigerian Journalists
Deadline: 21 September 2017 The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) is currently inviting applicants for its 2017 Reporting Fellowship with an aim to improve coverage of migration due to conflict or instability and the resulting impact on climate and economic prospects. The Program is … [Read more...] about ICFJ Call for Entries: 2017 Reporting Fellowship on Migration and Climate for Nigerian Journalists
Carey Institute for Global Good: Inviting Applicants for Logan Nonfiction Fellowship
Deadline: 30 September 2017 The Carey Institute for Global Good is inviting applicants for Logan Nonfiction Fellowship that supports this belief by advancing deeply reported, long form nonfiction about the most pressing issues of the day and helping to disseminate it on a variety of media platforms … [Read more...] about Carey Institute for Global Good: Inviting Applicants for Logan Nonfiction Fellowship
Funding Opportunity and Awards on SDGs Reporting in Ghana: A Chance to Get GHC 10,000
Deadline: 10 October 2017 As part of efforts to mainstream the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in development reporting in Ghana, the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Ghana, is offering funding opportunity to … [Read more...] about Funding Opportunity and Awards on SDGs Reporting in Ghana: A Chance to Get GHC 10,000
Applications Open for Obama Foundation’s Fellowship Program!
Deadline: 6 October 2017 The Obama Foundation is inviting applicants for its Fellowship program to support outstanding civic innovators from around the world in order to amplify the impact of their work and to inspire a wave of civic innovation. The Obama Foundation Fellows will be a diverse set … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Obama Foundation’s Fellowship Program!
Applications Open for PAYK Investigative Journalism Fellowship Program !
Deadline: 20 September 2017 Applications are open for PAYK Investigative Journalism Fellowship Program with an aim to support in-depth- coverage of critical issues related to government accountability and transparency in Afghanistan. This fellowship is supported by the USAID funded Rasana Program, … [Read more...] about Applications Open for PAYK Investigative Journalism Fellowship Program !
Call for Applications: Africa-China Reporting Workshop & Fieldwork Project in Johannesburg
Deadline: 29 September 2017 The Africa-China Reporting Project at Wits Journalism is seeking applications from African and Chinese journalists to participate in the Africa-China Reporting Workshop & Fieldwork Project in Johannesburg in November 2017. Themes Industrialisation & … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Africa-China Reporting Workshop & Fieldwork Project in Johannesburg
International Visegrad Fund: Seeking Applications for Visegrad+ Grant Program
Deadline: 1 October 2017 The International Visegrad Fund is currently inviting applicants for its “Visegrad+ Grant” program to support projects which contribute to the democratization and transformation processes in selected countries and regions, especially non-EU member states in the Western … [Read more...] about International Visegrad Fund: Seeking Applications for Visegrad+ Grant Program
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