Deadline: 3 April 2017 The Roche Laboratories Latin America and the Technical Secretariat of the Gabriel García Márquez Foundation for the New Iberian-American Journalism (FNPI) are seeking applications for "Prize for Health Journalism" to recognize excellence and stimulate quality journalism … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 5th Roche Prize for Health Journalism in Latin America!
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 Prestigious India CSR Author Awards!
Deadline: 28 February 2017 Nominations are open for Prestigious India CSR Author Awards with an aim to honor the authors and journalists for their outstanding contributions to the domain of Corporate Social Responsibility in contemporary India. The authors and journalists who have been … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Prestigious India CSR Author Awards!
PRB Call for Applications: Inviting Women Journalists for 2017 Women’s Edition-Africa Program
Deadline: 31 January 2017 The Population Reference Bureau (PRB) is inviting applications to its new Women’s Edition-Africa program. Women’s Edition brings together senior-level women journalists—editors, reporters, and producers—to examine important topics related to women’s reproductive health and … [Read more...] about PRB Call for Applications: Inviting Women Journalists for 2017 Women’s Edition-Africa Program
Call for Applications: The SMEX Fellowship for Reporting on Digital Freedoms
Deadline: 13 January 2017 Applications are open for the SMEX Fellowship for Reporting on Digital Freedoms is a three-month stipend-supported fellowship based in Beirut, Lebanon. The program is designed to encourage, facilitate, and disseminate research on digital rights in Lebanon, with the goal of … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: The SMEX Fellowship for Reporting on Digital Freedoms
Gannett Foundation’s Media Grants: Supporting Media Training, Technological Advances in the Industry
Deadline: 1 March 2017 The Gannett Foundation is seeking applications for its Media Grants to support media training, technological advances in the industry, and the study of journalism at the college level, with particular attention to the First Amendment and its responsibilities. The Foundation … [Read more...] about Gannett Foundation’s Media Grants: Supporting Media Training, Technological Advances in the Industry
Entries Open for Masdar 2017 Engage Global Social Media Competition!
Deadline: 3 January 2017 Entries are open for the 2017 Masdar Engage Global Social Media Competition. This year’s Engage competition is about how participants want to see changes in the world and their local communities by 2026; and Masdar wants to hear citizens’ perspectives on how society … [Read more...] about Entries Open for Masdar 2017 Engage Global Social Media Competition!
United States Embassy in Harare: Seeking Applications for Media Co-op Program for Zimbabwe
Deadline: 30 January 2017 The United States Embassy in Harare is seeking applications from broadcast or online media organizations interested in participating in the Bureau of Public Affairs’ Foreign Press Center (PA/FPC) Media Co-op Program. Media Co-Ops are a (maximum) two-week, … [Read more...] about United States Embassy in Harare: Seeking Applications for Media Co-op Program for Zimbabwe
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Canada: Wave IV Small Grants Program to support People affected by Conflict in Eastern Ukraine
Deadline: 10 January 2017 The Government of Canada through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Canada with the support of the international organization "Internews" NGO and "Internews-Ukraine" are seeking applications for its "Wave IV Small Grants Program" to create media materials about the people … [Read more...] about Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Canada: Wave IV Small Grants Program to support People affected by Conflict in Eastern Ukraine
New America: Inviting Journalists for a Reporting Project on Unpaid Work Issues around the World
Deadline: 10 January 2017 The New America Fellows Program is open for applications and invites Journalists for a Reporting Project on Unpaid Work Issues around the world. The program seeks to support experienced international journalists with a fellowship to tell the stories of the often invisible … [Read more...] about New America: Inviting Journalists for a Reporting Project on Unpaid Work Issues around the World
Call for Entries: The Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling
Deadline: 30 January 2017 The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) in collaboration with ONE and the Elliott family is seeking entries for the inaugural 2017 Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling. Mike served as a distinguished editor at The Economist, Newsweek and … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: The Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling
Nominations Open for the 2017 Knight International Journalism Awards
Deadline: 17 February 2017 The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) is seeking nominations for its "2017 Knight International Journalism Awards" with an aim to foster a global culture of news innovation. The Awards recognize journalists who, through their pioneering work or technological … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for the 2017 Knight International Journalism Awards
UNDP Call for Proposals: Small Grants to Smaller Online Media and Individuals in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Deadline: 30 January 2017 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) funded by the European Union (EU), is inviting smaller online Media, providers and individuals for its "Small Grants Program" to support existing small online media / media outlets to expand or increase the internal capacity … [Read more...] about UNDP Call for Proposals: Small Grants to Smaller Online Media and Individuals in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Nominations Open for 2017 Anja Niedringhaus Courage In Photojournalism Award!
Deadline: 1 March 2017 Nominations are open for 2017 Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Awards. The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) and the World Press Photo Foundation (WPPF) will jointly host the Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Awards in June 2017 in … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2017 Anja Niedringhaus Courage In Photojournalism Award!
UNESCO Call for Proposals: 2017 Academic Research Conference on Safety of Journalists
Deadline: 9 January 2017 UNESCO, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU), is pleased to invite contributions from the international community of scholars to the 2017 Academic Research Conference on Safety of Journalists. The academic conference, from 3 to 4 May 2017, is a … [Read more...] about UNESCO Call for Proposals: 2017 Academic Research Conference on Safety of Journalists
Applications Open for 2017 National Media Fellowship for Reporting on TB in India!
Deadline: 2 January 2017 The REACH Lilly MDR-TB Partnership is seeking applicants for its 2017 National Media Fellowship for Reporting on TB intended for journalists to undertake research on tuberculosis-related issues at the national level. The Fellow will highlight a national-level issue related … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2017 National Media Fellowship for Reporting on TB in India!
Entries Open for Global Editors Network’s Startups for News International Competition!
Deadline: 1 January 2017 Global Editors Network (GEN) is seeking applications for its Startups for News international competition with an aim to reward the best startups bringing novel solutions to newsroom challenges. Each year, GEN selects early-stage startups providing innovative products … [Read more...] about Entries Open for Global Editors Network’s Startups for News International Competition!
EJC: Innovation in Development Reporting Grant Programme on Gender Equality
Deadline: 15 February 2017 The European Journalism Centre (EJC) is seeking applications for its Innovation in Development Reporting (IDR) Grant Programme on Gender Equality with an aim to advance creative reporting approaches, thus enabling a better coverage of international development … [Read more...] about EJC: Innovation in Development Reporting Grant Programme on Gender Equality
Nominations for IWMF 2017 Courage In Journalism Award! Honoring Women Journalists Worldwide
Deadline: 15 March 2017 International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is seeking nominations for its 2017 Courage In Journalism Award with an aim to honor three women journalists who have demonstrated extraordinary strength of character in pursuing their profession under difficult or dangerous … [Read more...] about Nominations for IWMF 2017 Courage In Journalism Award! Honoring Women Journalists Worldwide
Applications Open for Milena Jesenská Fellowships for European Journalists!
Deadline: 6 February 2017 Applications are Open for Milena Jesenská Fellowship Program for Journalists in Europe in order to pursue in-depth research on a topic of their choice. Objectives The Milena Jesenská Fellowship Program offers European journalists time off from their professional … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Milena Jesenská Fellowships for European Journalists!
U.S. Department of State: Supporting 2017 Middle East Media Initiative
Deadline: 27 January 2017 The U.S. Department of State (DOS), Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy (NEA/PPD), in consultation with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), announces an open competition for support to the FY-17 Middle East Media … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of State: Supporting 2017 Middle East Media Initiative
Nominations Open for IWMF 2017 Courage In Journalism Award! Honoring Women Journalists Worldwide
Deadline: 15 March 2017 International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) is seeking nominations for its 2017 Courage In Journalism Award with an aim to honor three women journalists who have demonstrated extraordinary strength of character in pursuing their profession under difficult or dangerous … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for IWMF 2017 Courage In Journalism Award! Honoring Women Journalists Worldwide
Call for Applications: Magnum Foundation Photography and Social Justice Fellowship
Deadline: 19 January 2017 Applications are open for Magnum Foundation's Photography and Social Justice Fellowship program, to support and train early career and emerging photographers, artists, journalists, scholars, and activists who are passionate about challenging injustice, pursuing social … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Magnum Foundation Photography and Social Justice Fellowship
IWMF Call for Applications: Colombia and El Salvador Reporting Fellowships
Deadline: 17 January 2017 The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) has announced reporting trips to El Salvador and Colombia. A group of six journalists will report on Women, Peace, and Security in Colombia. The trip will be base in Quibdó, Department of Chocó. Concurrently, another group … [Read more...] about IWMF Call for Applications: Colombia and El Salvador Reporting Fellowships
STAR- Ghana Call for Proposals: Small Grants for Ghanaian Media Organisations
Deadline: 5 January 2017 STAR- Ghana is accepting proposals for its Small Grants for Local Media Organisations in order to support the piloting of innovative strategies and approaches to facilitate citizens’ active engagement with local/traditional/district governance institutions and processes … [Read more...] about STAR- Ghana Call for Proposals: Small Grants for Ghanaian Media Organisations
Apply for the World Press Institute’s Fellowship: Inviting Journalists across the World
Deadline: 15 February 2017 The World Press Institute (WPI) is seeking Applications from the journalists from across the world for its fellowship program. The WPI fellowship is offered to 10 journalists from countries around the world. It provides immersion into the governance, politics, business, … [Read more...] about Apply for the World Press Institute’s Fellowship: Inviting Journalists across the World
Nominations Open for Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Award 2017!
Deadline: 31 January 2017 Nominations are open for Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Award 2017, Sponsored by Continental Reinsurance. The awards recognize the outstanding work of journalists from across the continent. Successful candidates have to demonstrate how their articles have raised … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Award 2017!
Elizabeth O’Neill Journalism Award: Honoring Journalists from Indonesia and Australia
Deadline: 18 December 2016 The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Indonesia is inviting journalists for its Elizabeth O’Neill Journalism Award. It is awarded to one journalist from Indonesia and one from Australia each year. The Award is open to high-achieving journalists from print, … [Read more...] about Elizabeth O’Neill Journalism Award: Honoring Journalists from Indonesia and Australia
SSRC Call for Applications: Seeking Applicants for Global Media and Communication
Deadline: 10 January 2017 The University of Michigan in partnership with the Social Science Research Council’s Transregional Virtual Research Institute is pleased to announce the inaugural Doctoral Institute on "Global Media and Communication" to facilitate and advance rigorous inter-disciplinary … [Read more...] about SSRC Call for Applications: Seeking Applicants for Global Media and Communication
Entries Open for 2017 IAPA Excellence in Journalism Awards!
Deadline: 15 January 2017 Entries are open for 2017 IAPA Excellence in Journalism Awards to highlight the most relevant issues and express the renewal of the technologies and language that are inherent of the best of journalism in the hemisphere. The Inter American Press Association is a … [Read more...] about Entries Open for 2017 IAPA Excellence in Journalism Awards!
CES AsiaTM 2017 Call for Proposals: Inviting Professionals around the Globe
Deadline: 16 January 2017 The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)TM is accepting proposals for its CES AsiaTM 2017 that will take place in Shanghai, China June 7-9, 2017 at the Kerry Hotel . The CES Asia conference program features over 40 hours of programming and more than 100 highly sought … [Read more...] about CES AsiaTM 2017 Call for Proposals: Inviting Professionals around the Globe
Spotlight Investigative Journalism Fellowship: Benefitting Journalists based in the United States
Deadline: 1 March 2017 Spotlight Investigative Journalism Fellowship is currently open for applications and invites journalists with substantive bodies of published or produced work that have appeared in major print, broadcast, radio, or online outlets. Story leads must have a U.S. domestic focus … [Read more...] about Spotlight Investigative Journalism Fellowship: Benefitting Journalists based in the United States
The Mona Megalli Fellowship: Inviting Mid-career Journalists from the Middle East Region
Deadline: 31 January 2017 The Reuters Institute is seeking applications for its six months fellowship program named “The Mona Megalli Fellowship”. The fellowship is open to a practicing mid-career journalist from the Middle East region interested in researching and publishing material about … [Read more...] about The Mona Megalli Fellowship: Inviting Mid-career Journalists from the Middle East Region
IFA Call for Project Proposals 2017: Inviting Applicants from Arab Countries for its CrossCulture Plus Programme
Deadline: 31 January 2017 The Institute for Foreign Relations (IFA) is seeking proposals for its programme entitled "CrossCulture Plus 2017" with an aim to support the on-going transformation process, to increase political participation, to strengthen civil society and to empower women and youth … [Read more...] about IFA Call for Project Proposals 2017: Inviting Applicants from Arab Countries for its CrossCulture Plus Programme
Thomson Reuters Foundation Fellowship: Inviting Experienced Journalists throughout the World
Deadline: 31 January 2017 The Reuters Institute is seeking applications for Thomson Reuters Foundation Fellowship, founded in 1983, offering an opportunity for experienced journalists wishing to undertake research projects on a variety of subjects. Approximately 6 Thomson Reuters Fellows study … [Read more...] about Thomson Reuters Foundation Fellowship: Inviting Experienced Journalists throughout the World
Apply for The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism: Applications Open Worldwide!
Deadline: 15 December 2016 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 Apply for The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism: Applications Open Worldwide!
China Folklore Photographic Association: The Humanity Photo Awards 2017
Deadline: 15 April 2017 The Humanity Photo Awards (HPA), organized by China Folklore Photographic Association (CFPA) and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is open for applications and invites photographers from around the world. HPA is a biennial … [Read more...] about China Folklore Photographic Association: The Humanity Photo Awards 2017
Google Digital News Journalist Fellowships: Inviting Journalists to Cover Reuters Institute Digital News Report
Deadline: 31 January 2017 The Reuters Institute is seeking applications for Google Digital News Journalist Fellowships as part of its world renowned Journalist Fellowship Programme based at the Reuters Institute in Oxford. There are two fellowships available for two terms (6 months) starting in … [Read more...] about Google Digital News Journalist Fellowships: Inviting Journalists to Cover Reuters Institute Digital News Report
Applications Open for Journalism Training Workshop: Inviting Journalists from Maldives
Deadline: 5 December 2016 Transparency Maldives is seeking applications for its Journalism Training Workshop with an aim to strengthen the participants’ capacity to identify and research issues present in the society and to structure powerful stories in fresh and appealing ways. Transparency … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Journalism Training Workshop: Inviting Journalists from Maldives
impactAFRICA: Supporting Pioneering Data Journalism and Innovative Reporting
Deadline: 15 March 2017 Applications are open for the fourth round of the impactAfrica Fund to support pioneering data journalism and innovative reporting that tackles development issues, such as public healthcare, in in six African countries: Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania and … [Read more...] about impactAFRICA: Supporting Pioneering Data Journalism and Innovative Reporting
IWMF Tanzania and Rwanda Reporting Fellowships: Inviting Women Journalists across the World
Deadline: 6 December 2016 International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is seeking applications from women journalists from all over the world for its reporting trip to Tanzania and Rwanda from February 17 – 28, 2017. Both groups of reporting Fellows will begin their trip in Nairobi, Kenya, where … [Read more...] about IWMF Tanzania and Rwanda Reporting Fellowships: Inviting Women Journalists across the World
Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic: Seeking Journalists for its Competition on Protection of Human Rights Issues
Deadline: 10 December 2016 The Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic together with the European Union, is currently seeking applications for a competition among the media and journalists for the best material on the protection of human rights issues under the slogan “Know your … [Read more...] about Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic: Seeking Journalists for its Competition on Protection of Human Rights Issues
USAID Media Program: Sustaining Independent Media and Freedom of Expression in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Deadline: 9 January 2017 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications from qualified Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) entities to fund a program entitled "USAID Media Program in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH)" with an aim to sustain independent media and freedom … [Read more...] about USAID Media Program: Sustaining Independent Media and Freedom of Expression in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Apply for Foreign Policy Interrupted’s Fellowship Program!
Deadline: 21 December 2016 The Foreign Policy Interrupted is seeking applications for its “Fellowship Program” with the target to diversify voices and opinions in the foreign policy space. The program has two core components: An educational module that includes media training, a guide to … [Read more...] about Apply for Foreign Policy Interrupted’s Fellowship Program!
impactAFRICA: Supporting Pioneering Data Journalism and Innovative Reporting
Deadline: 15 March 2017 Applications are open for the fourth round of the impactAfrica Fund to support pioneering data journalism and innovative reporting that tackles development issues, such as public healthcare, in in six African countries: Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania and … [Read more...] about impactAFRICA: Supporting Pioneering Data Journalism and Innovative Reporting
U.S. Embassy in Georgia: Democracy Commission Small Grants Program Competition 2017
Deadline: 13 January 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Georgia is inviting applicants from entities for its program entitled "Democracy Commission Small Grants Program Competition. Priority Areas Civic Engagement (increase involvement of civil society in decision-making processes; support public … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Georgia: Democracy Commission Small Grants Program Competition 2017
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Strengthening Local Independent Media in Belarus
Deadline: 16 January 2017 The United States 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 strengthen local independent media in Belarus. DRL’s goal is to support … [Read more...] about Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Strengthening Local Independent Media in Belarus
Nominations Open for YES FOUNDATION Awards 2016!
Deadline: 25 November 2016 Do you want to create awareness in your community about the social cause or volunteered at organisations? Do you know a real life hero minimum of 18 years of age? Does their work have contributed to social transformation at the grassroots? Can his/her work supported by … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for YES FOUNDATION Awards 2016!
Call for Applications: Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation
Deadline: 1 December 2016 The Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation is currently open for applications and invites media professionals to work on a specific course of research or a specific project relating to journalism innovation. A Nieman Fellowship is an extraordinary, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation
National Endowment for the Humanities: Media Projects Grants Program for United States
Deadline: 11 January 2017 National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is seeking applications for its Media Projects Grants program to supports film, television, and radio projects that engage public audiences with humanities ideas in creative and appealing ways. All projects must be grounded in … [Read more...] about National Endowment for the Humanities: Media Projects Grants Program for United States
Nominations Open for 2017 Hillman Prizes!
Deadline: 30 January 2017 Nominations are open for 2017 Hillman Prizes by Sidney Hillman Foundation to honor investigative journalism and commentary in service of the common good. Since 1950, the Sidney Hillman Foundation has honored journalists, writers and public figures that pursue … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2017 Hillman Prizes!
