Deadline: 12 September 2016 The Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) inviting applicants for the ASEF Journalists’ Workshop on “Asia-Europe Media Connectivity: Collaborating on Digital Journalism” to provide an opportunity for 15 journalists to come together to share their professional media experiences … [Read more...] about ASEF Workshop on “Asia-Europe Media Connectivity: Collaborating on Digital Journalism”
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.
European Commission Call for Proposals: Media Literacy For All
Deadline: 14 October 2016 The European Commission is seeking proposals for its program entitled "Media Literacy For All" with an aim to develop actions aimed at increasing the critical thinking towards the media among citizens of all ages and to test the feasibility and usefulness of such … [Read more...] about European Commission Call for Proposals: Media Literacy For All
Open Society Foundation’s Independent Journalism Grant: Supporting Journalistic Endeavors
Deadline: Ongoing The Open Society Foundation is accepting applications for its Independent Journalism and Innovation Grant program to support promising initiatives led by individuals or collectives that strive to improve their journalism under difficult circumstances, such as autocracy, violence, … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundation’s Independent Journalism Grant: Supporting Journalistic Endeavors
Livingston Awards for Young Journalists: Honoring Outstanding International Reporting
Deadline: 1 February 2017 The Livingston Awards for Young Journalists is currently open for applications and invites journalists in order to honor outstanding achievement by professionals under the age of 35 in local, national and international reporting. The largest all-media, general reporting … [Read more...] about Livingston Awards for Young Journalists: Honoring Outstanding International Reporting
Knight-Wallace Fellowships: Offering up to Six International Fellowships
Deadline: 16 December 2016 Applications are open for the Knight-Wallace Fellowships, recognizing exceptional journalists for their work, leadership and potential with a unique opportunity: an academic year of study, developing new perspectives and networks, and achieving both professional and … [Read more...] about Knight-Wallace Fellowships: Offering up to Six International Fellowships
Women and Africa-China Relations Themed Reporting Grants 2016
Deadline: 25 September 2016 The China-Africa Reporting Project (the Project) and From Africa to China are jointly commissioning a series of Themed Grants aimed at reviewing how women are effecting and affected by China-Africa relations. The Project will publish the resulting articles in a series … [Read more...] about Women and Africa-China Relations Themed Reporting Grants 2016
ICFJ’s Reporting Contest on Early Childhood Development: Apply and get a Chance to Win prestigious International Study Tour
Deadline: 1 December 2016 International Center for Journalists (ICJF) is currently inviting journalists from journalists in the Asia, Africa and Latin America for its Reporting Contest on Early Childhood Development. ICFJ will recognize in-depth, investigative or innovative reporting that has … [Read more...] about ICFJ’s Reporting Contest on Early Childhood Development: Apply and get a Chance to Win prestigious International Study Tour
Apply for Fellowship for Asian Investigative Journalists
Deadline: 10 September 2016 CORRECTIV and the Adenauer Fellowship for Media & Communications are inviting applications for the Fellowship for Asian Investigative Journalists, financially supported by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (Foundation). This will be three months' program, in which the … [Read more...] about Apply for Fellowship for Asian Investigative Journalists
Apply for EJN´s Biodiversity Media Initiative Fellowship Program
Deadline: 10 September 2016 The Earth Journalism Network´s Biodiversity Media Initiative is currently inviting applicants for its Fellowship Program during the 13th Conference of the Parties (COP13) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity in Cancun, Mexico, in December, 2016. The workshop will … [Read more...] about Apply for EJN´s Biodiversity Media Initiative Fellowship Program
Apply for Global Journalism Fellowships 2016: Addressing Women’s and LGBTI Rights
Deadline: Ongoing The International Reporting Project (IRP) is accepting applications for reporting fellowships on women’s rights and LGBTI rights. These fellowships are intended to provide in-depth coverage of important, under-covered international issues. Priority Areas Applicants may propose … [Read more...] about Apply for Global Journalism Fellowships 2016: Addressing Women’s and LGBTI Rights
Asfari Journalism Fellowship: Supporting mid-career Journalists
Deadline: 5 September 2016 The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism is currently accepting applications for its 2016 Asfari Fellowship with an aim to develop their academic understanding of the media industry improve their knowledge and focus on an in-depth piece of research. The … [Read more...] about Asfari Journalism Fellowship: Supporting mid-career Journalists
Pulitzer Center’s Travel Grants for Journalists Worldwide
Deadline: Ongoing The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting is accepting project proposals from journalists from around the world, offering them a travel grant to cover issues unreported or underreported in the mainstream American and European media. The Center's goal is to facilitate reporting from … [Read more...] about Pulitzer Center’s Travel Grants for Journalists Worldwide
Applications Open for Zimeo Excellence in Media Awards by African Media Initiative
Deadline: 15 September 2016 The African Media Initiative is inviting applications for the Second Edition of the Zimeo Excellence in Media Awards. AMI is an umbrella organisation that brings media owners together and seeks to find solutions to perennial problems facing the industry such as the lack … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Zimeo Excellence in Media Awards by African Media Initiative
IJP’s German-Latin American Fellowship: Inviting Young Journalists
Deadline: 15 September 2016 The German-Latin American Fellowship of International Journalists’ Programmes (IJP) is offering unique opportunity to young journalists to spend two months in Spanish-, Portuguese- or German-speaking media. At least five young talented German and six Latin-American … [Read more...] about IJP’s German-Latin American Fellowship: Inviting Young Journalists
Submit Your Session Proposals for 10th World Conference of Science Journalists
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The 10th World Conference of Science Journalists (WCSJ2017) has announced the Call for Session Proposals on the thematic area "Bridging Science and Societies", reflecting the vital role science journalists play in connecting audiences to the science that affects their … [Read more...] about Submit Your Session Proposals for 10th World Conference of Science Journalists
impactAFRICA Grants Available for Investigative Data-Driven Journalism
Deadline: 11 November 2016 Applications are invited for impactAFRICA for the third round to support fund for data-driven storytelling. Run by Code for Africa, it offers $500,000 in grants and technical support for pioneering digital journalism that tackles development issues, such as public … [Read more...] about impactAFRICA Grants Available for Investigative Data-Driven Journalism
AEJMC Emerging Scholars Grants: Apply to win up to $3,500
Deadline: 3 October 2016 Applications are invited for the AEJMC Emerging Scholars Grants program, offering research and teaching grants to up to four research or teaching proposals to encourage innovative and timely projects in journalism and mass communication. This is a project of the AEJMC … [Read more...] about AEJMC Emerging Scholars Grants: Apply to win up to $3,500
IWMF Emergency Fund for Journalists in Crisis: Inviting Women Journalists Worldwide
Deadline: Ongoing The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) has established an Emergency Fund to provide women journalists with a lifeline of support in times of crisis. The Emergency Fund is sustained with the support of individual donors to address the growing need to provide direct … [Read more...] about IWMF Emergency Fund for Journalists in Crisis: Inviting Women Journalists Worldwide
TACSO’s People-to-People Event: The Role of Policy Analysts and Investigative Journalists in Safeguarding Democracy
Deadline: 15 September 2016 Technical Assistance to the Civil Society organizations (TACSO) People-to-People is supporting the event organized by GONG: The Role of Policy Analysts and Investigative Journalists in Safeguarding Democracy taking place in Zadar, Croatia on 17-21 October 2016. This … [Read more...] about TACSO’s People-to-People Event: The Role of Policy Analysts and Investigative Journalists in Safeguarding Democracy
Innovation in Development Reporting Grant Programme: Advancing Creative Reporting Approaches
Deadline: 7 September 2016 The European Journalism Centre is accepting applications for its Innovation in Development Reporting Grant Programme (IDR) with an aim to advance creative reporting approaches, thus enabling a better coverage of international development issues. The grant intends to … [Read more...] about Innovation in Development Reporting Grant Programme: Advancing Creative Reporting Approaches
Aswatona Fund for Media Development: Supporting Women, Youth and Marginalised Groups
Deadline: 9 September 2016 The Aswatona Fund for Media Development together with the European Commission invites applications from media and civil society organisations, to enhance a more independent media sector in the Maghreb and Mashreq through the development of community radio. This includes … [Read more...] about Aswatona Fund for Media Development: Supporting Women, Youth and Marginalised Groups
ConDev’s Student Media Grants: Inviting Students Worldwide
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The Center on Conflict and Development Student Media Grant, a photojournalism grant, is open for applications and invites students worldwide. ConDev—part of Texas A&M University’s Department of Agricultural Economics—works to improve the effectiveness of development … [Read more...] about ConDev’s Student Media Grants: Inviting Students Worldwide
List of Open Opportunities on Media and Journalism Worldwide
Journalism plays a vital role in today's world as it is the vast source of most of the information that we seek, nationally or internationally. The media has helped the masses in getting themselves updated with the activities happening around the world. In other words, it is the way to communicate … [Read more...] about List of Open Opportunities on Media and Journalism Worldwide
Apply for Solidarity Academy Baltic Sea Youth Dialogue 2016!
Deadline: 11 September 2016 The organizers and partners of the Solidarity Academy Baltic Sea Youth Dialogue 2016 are pleased to invite young journalists from the Baltic Sea states to the thirteenth edition of the Solidarity Academy which will be held in Gdansk from 13-20 November 2016. The … [Read more...] about Apply for Solidarity Academy Baltic Sea Youth Dialogue 2016!
2017 Soros Justice Fellowships: Reducing the Destructive Impact of Current Criminal Justice
Deadline: 12 October 2016 The Open Society Foundations is currently inviting applicants for its 2017 Soros Justice Fellowships with an aim to reduce the destructive impact of current criminal justice policies on the lives of individuals, families, and communities in the U.S. by challenging the … [Read more...] about 2017 Soros Justice Fellowships: Reducing the Destructive Impact of Current Criminal Justice
ACME Reporting Grant 2016-2017: Inviting Uganda Journalists to Support Ambitious Story Projects
Deadline: 16 September 2016 The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) is currently inviting Uganda journalists for its 5th, 6th and 7th round of Reporting Grant 2016-2017 with an aim to support ambitious story projects that require more than the regular newsroom facilitation to pull … [Read more...] about ACME Reporting Grant 2016-2017: Inviting Uganda Journalists to Support Ambitious Story Projects
impactAFRICA: Grants Available for Investigative Data-Driven Journalism in Six African Countries
Deadline: 11 November 2016 Applicants are invited to apply for impactAFRICA for the third round to support fund for data-driven storytelling. Run by Code for Africa, it offers $500,000 in grants and technical support for pioneering digital journalism that tackles development issues, such as public … [Read more...] about impactAFRICA: Grants Available for Investigative Data-Driven Journalism in Six African Countries
Apply for Global Journalism Fellowships 2016: Addressing Women’s and LGBTI Rights
Deadline: Ongoing The International Reporting Project (IRP) is accepting applications for reporting fellowships on women’s rights and LGBTI rights. These fellowships are intended to provide in-depth coverage of important, under-covered international issues. Priority Areas Applicants may propose … [Read more...] about Apply for Global Journalism Fellowships 2016: Addressing Women’s and LGBTI Rights
Apply for EJN´s Biodiversity Media Initiative Fellowship Program!
Deadline: 10 September 2016 The Earth Journalism Network´s Biodiversity Media Initiative is currently inviting applicants for its Fellowship Program during the 13th Conference of the Parties (COP13) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity in Cancun, Mexico, in December, 2016. The workshop will … [Read more...] about Apply for EJN´s Biodiversity Media Initiative Fellowship Program!
Aswatona Fund for Media Development: Strengthening the Voices of Women, Youth & Rural Communities
Deadline: 9 September 2016 Applications are open for the Aswatona Fund for Media Development funded by European Union with a motive to foster media pluralism, public voice and civil society participation in the media and to strengthen the voices of women, youth, remote and rural communities, and … [Read more...] about Aswatona Fund for Media Development: Strengthening the Voices of Women, Youth & Rural Communities
Nominations Open for 2016 Humanitarian & Development Journalism Award for Reporting & Photojournalism!
Deadline: 2 September 2016 Nominations are open for Humanitarian & Development Journalism Award 2016 by AidEx in partnership with NRS International for journalists who have made an outstanding contribution to the reporting of humanitarian and development issues during the past year. The award … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2016 Humanitarian & Development Journalism Award for Reporting & Photojournalism!
Applications Open for 2016 Anzisha Media Prize: Inviting Young African Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 30 August 2016 Applicants are invited to apply for 2016 Anzisha Media Prize in order to honour young media professionals devoted to telling the stories of Africa’s youth entrepreneurs. The Prize will award media articles, broadcasts or blogs that are prominent for their attention to youth … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2016 Anzisha Media Prize: Inviting Young African Entrepreneurs
IJP’s German-Latin American Fellowship: Inviting Young Journalists
Deadline: 15 September 2016 The German-Latin American Fellowship of International Journalists’ Programmes (IJP) is offering unique opportunity to young journalists to spend two months in Spanish-, Portuguese- or German-speaking media. At least five young talented German and six Latin-American … [Read more...] about IJP’s German-Latin American Fellowship: Inviting Young Journalists
Apply for EYP Training Course on Data-Driven Journalism against Prejudices about Migration!
Deadline: 31 August 2016 Are you a young media-maker, designer/developer/programmer or human rights activist? Are you concerned about the refugee crisis in Europe and feel passionate for data-driven journalism? Do you want to make a difference to media presentation of migrants and refugees issues … [Read more...] about Apply for EYP Training Course on Data-Driven Journalism against Prejudices about Migration!
TACSO’s People-to-People Event: The Role of Policy Analysts and Investigative Journalists in Safeguarding Democracy
Deadline: 15 September 2016 Technical Assistance to the Civil Society organizations (TACSO) People-to-People is supporting the event organized by GONG: The Role of Policy Analysts and Investigative Journalists in Safeguarding Democracy taking place in Zadar, Croatia on 17-21 October 2016. This … [Read more...] about TACSO’s People-to-People Event: The Role of Policy Analysts and Investigative Journalists in Safeguarding Democracy
UN Women: Supporting People-to-People Diplomacy & Confidence Building between Women, Media and Youth
Deadline: 23 August 2016 The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) is seeking proposals from qualified proposers to Design and implement innovative multi-media initiatives supporting people-to-people diplomacy and confidence building between Georgian, … [Read more...] about UN Women: Supporting People-to-People Diplomacy & Confidence Building between Women, Media and Youth
Submit Your Entries for Thomson Foundation’s Young Journalist Award
Deadline: 26 August 2016 The Thomson Foundation invites entries for the 2016 ‘Young Journalist" prize. Part of the Foreign Press Association (FPA) Media Awards, the award enables journalists aged 30 and under from countries with a Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of less than $20,000 to enter … [Read more...] about Submit Your Entries for Thomson Foundation’s Young Journalist Award
Asia-Europe Foundation: ASEF Journalists’ Workshop on “Asia-Europe Media Connectivity”
Deadline: 29 August 2016 The Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) welcomes applications to the ASEF Journalists’ Workshop on “Asia-Europe Media Connectivity: Collaborating on Digital Journalism” to provide an opportunity for 15 journalists to come together to share their professional media experiences and … [Read more...] about Asia-Europe Foundation: ASEF Journalists’ Workshop on “Asia-Europe Media Connectivity”
JournalismFund.eu: European Cross-Border Research Grant
Deadline: 27 October 2016 JournalismFund.eu is currently inviting 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, … [Read more...] about JournalismFund.eu: European Cross-Border Research Grant
Innovation in Development Reporting Grant Programme: Advancing Creative Reporting Approaches
Deadline: 7 September 2016 Can you tell a development story in an original and unprecedented way? Is your story inquisitive and engaging? Does it combine critical thinking with good “old school” fact checking and an exploration of new technology developments? If yes, then apply for the Innovation … [Read more...] about Innovation in Development Reporting Grant Programme: Advancing Creative Reporting Approaches
Submit Your Entries for Cinema and Human Rights Festival 2016!
Deadline: 15 August 2016 Applicants are invited for Cinema and Human Rights Festival that is organized by volunteers of Amnesty International Paris, with the support of Amnesty International France. It aims to promote films on human rights, including organizing a competition of short films on the … [Read more...] about Submit Your Entries for Cinema and Human Rights Festival 2016!
Entries Open for Global Youth Video Competition on Climate Change!
Deadline: 30 August 2016 Are you aged between 18 to 30? Do you have any inspiring actions? If yes, then think about a project or campaign you are involved in to combat climate change, an action which convinced your parents, school or college to take climate action, a lobbying of your elected … [Read more...] about Entries Open for Global Youth Video Competition on Climate Change!
IWMF Emergency Fund for Journalists in Crisis: Inviting Women Journalists Worldwide
Deadline: Ongoing The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) has established an Emergency Fund to provide women journalists with a lifeline of support in times of crisis. The Emergency Fund is sustained with the support of individual donors to address the growing need to provide direct … [Read more...] about IWMF Emergency Fund for Journalists in Crisis: Inviting Women Journalists Worldwide
ConDev’s Student Media Grants: Inviting Students Worldwide
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The Center on Conflict and Development Student Media Grant, a photojournalism grant, is open for applications and invites students worldwide. ConDev—part of Texas A&M University’s Department of Agricultural Economics—works to improve the effectiveness of development … [Read more...] about ConDev’s Student Media Grants: Inviting Students Worldwide
Apply for Youth Time Global Forum: Inviting Journalists Worldwide
Deadline: 7 August 2016 The Youth Time International Movement is currently inviting journalists to apply for Youth Time Global Forum to be held from November 24-26, 2016, in Jakarta, Indonesia. Youth Time Global Forum is a unique event, which will gather together more than 150 participants from … [Read more...] about Apply for Youth Time Global Forum: Inviting Journalists Worldwide
UNDP Peace Building Project: Strengthening Civil Peace in Lebanon
Deadline: 15 August 2016 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Lebanon is seeking proposals to engage a national NGO as responsible party for the assignment for a Peace Building Project entitled "Monitoring of the Implementation of the Journalists’ Pact for Strengthening Civil Peace in … [Read more...] about UNDP Peace Building Project: Strengthening Civil Peace in Lebanon
Bureau of DRL: Online Censorship Measurement to Support Internet Freedom
Deadline: 22 September 2016 The United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is seeking applications from eligible organisations for the program entitled "Online Censorship Measurement to Support Internet Freedom" with an aim to promote fundamental freedoms, … [Read more...] about Bureau of DRL: Online Censorship Measurement to Support Internet Freedom
PRB Call for Applications: Women’s Edition-Asia program for Women Journalists
Deadline: 1 September 2016 The Population Reference Bureau (PRB) is inviting applications for its new Women’s Edition-Asia program, bringing 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: Women’s Edition-Asia program for Women Journalists
Disability Awareness Raising Grant Scheme 2016: Improving Attitudes towards People with Disabilities
Deadline: 11 August 2016 The Department of Justice and Equality is currently inviting applications from organizations for its Disability Awareness Raising Grant Scheme 2016 with an aim to support the promotion of positive attitudes towards persons with disabilities. The Department of Justice … [Read more...] about Disability Awareness Raising Grant Scheme 2016: Improving Attitudes towards People with Disabilities
Vodacom Journalists of the Year 2016: Seeking Applications from South African Journalists
Deadline: 4 August 2016 Vodacom is currently seeking applications from South African journalists for its "Journalists of the year 2016" competition that seeks to recognize and reward distinction among South African journalists for their relentless curiosity, accuracy in sharing information with the … [Read more...] about Vodacom Journalists of the Year 2016: Seeking Applications from South African Journalists
