Latest Grants and Resources for Media and Development

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Submit Nominations for The Dieter Baacke Award!

Deadline: 31 July 2017 Nominations are open for "The Dieter Baacke Award" with an aim to acknowledge and publicize outstanding media pedagogical projects and methods that convey a creative, critical approach to media, and promote their media competency to children, young people and families. The … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for The Dieter Baacke Award!

EU-Kosovo Call for Proposals: Support to Civil Society and Media Initiatives

Deadline: 25 July 2017 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for a program entitled “Support to Civil Society and Media Initiatives” to enable civil society and Kosovo's media sector to fulfil their role in the democratic environment; to act as … [Read more...] about EU-Kosovo Call for Proposals: Support to Civil Society and Media Initiatives

Join Climate Tracker at the World’s leading Climate Innovation Forum! Win a Fully Funded Trip to Germany

Deadline: 25 June 2017 Climate Tracker has been invited to cover some of the world's leading Climate Solutions conferences later this year, and avid film makers based in the EU or MENA regions are invited to join. The conferences will take place in July and August, and will feature some of the … [Read more...] about Join Climate Tracker at the World’s leading Climate Innovation Forum! Win a Fully Funded Trip to Germany

Nominations Open for Sony World Photography Awards! Inviting Photographers Worldwide

Deadline: Various The World Photography Organisation in partnership with Sony is seeking nominations for its Sony World Photography Awards that seek to bring all the photographers at one of the world’s leading photography competitions. The aim of these awards is to showcase the best photography … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Sony World Photography Awards! Inviting Photographers Worldwide

U.S. Department of State, Bureau of DRL: Supporting Independent Media in the Baltics

Deadline: 7 August 2017 The United States Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is seeking applications from eligible entities for its program entitled "Supporting Independent Media in the Baltics" to improve the competitiveness of credible, professional media, and … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of State, Bureau of DRL: Supporting Independent Media in the Baltics

Call for Applications: Workshop on Reporting Africa-China Engagements in Ethiopia

Deadline: 18 July 2017 The Wits Africa-China Reporting Project and the Oxfam Africa-China Dialogue Platform are inviting journalists from Africa and China to attend the three-day workshop in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The workshop will focus on the crucial sectors of agriculture and … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Workshop on Reporting Africa-China Engagements in Ethiopia

Abe Fellowship for Journalists: Encouraging the Coverage of topics of Pressing Concern to the United States and Japan

Deadline: 16 September 2017 The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) and the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership (CGP) are seeking applications for its program "Abe Fellowship for Journalists (AFJ)" to encourage in-depth coverage of topics of pressing concern to the United States and … [Read more...] about Abe Fellowship for Journalists: Encouraging the Coverage of topics of Pressing Concern to the United States and Japan

IWMF Call for Applications: Team Reporting Fellowship to El Salvador & Guatemala

Deadline: 4 July 2017 The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) is inviting fellows for its program "Team Reporting Fellowship to El Salvador & Guatemala". The program is part of the Adelante Latin America Reporting Initiative. The IWMF will select five pairs of women journalists that … [Read more...] about IWMF Call for Applications: Team Reporting Fellowship to El Salvador & Guatemala

NEH’s Media Projects: Inviting Applicants for Development & Production Grants

Deadline: 9 August 2017 The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is seeking applications for its funding program entitled "Media Projects" in order to support film, television, and radio projects that engage general audiences with humanities ideas in creative and appealing ways. All … [Read more...] about NEH’s Media Projects: Inviting Applicants for Development & Production Grants

American Journalism Call for Proposals: Women’s Suffrage and the Media

Deadline: 1 July 2017 American Journalism: A Journal of Media History has announced a call for proposals for a special issue to be published in April 2019 to commemorate the adoption of the 19th amendment to the US Constitution that granted the vote to women. Much can be gleaned from examining … [Read more...] about American Journalism Call for Proposals: Women’s Suffrage and the Media

aKoma’s Amplify II: Fellowship for Content Creators & Storytellers in Africa

Deadline: 7 July 2017 Do you have the creative energy, the ideas, the compelling stories, the burning desire to contribute, to acquire and master the latest storytelling skills and tools? If yes, then welcome to Amplify brought to you by aKoma. aKoma is now accepting applications for Amplify II, … [Read more...] about aKoma’s Amplify II: Fellowship for Content Creators & Storytellers in Africa

Applications Open for UNESCO-UNEVOC Skills in Action Photo Competition 2017!

Deadline: 30 June 2017 Are you an amateur or professional photographer? If yes, then use your skills to capture pictures that not only show but tell amazing stories and submit your photos to the #SkillsInAction Photo Competition! Applications are open for Skills in Action Photo Competition that is … [Read more...] about Applications Open for UNESCO-UNEVOC Skills in Action Photo Competition 2017!

European Union: Consolidating Regional Thematic Networks of Civil Society Organisations Program

Deadline: 17 July 2017 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for a program entitled “Consolidating Regional Thematic Networks of Civil Society Organisations” to stimulate an enabling legal and financial environment for civil society and pluralistic … [Read more...] about European Union: Consolidating Regional Thematic Networks of Civil Society Organisations Program

The Embassy of the Czech Republic: Supporting Democracy and Human Rights in Ukraine

Deadline: 15 June 2017 The Embassy of the Czech Republic has announced a call for proposals for Ukrainian NGOs in the field of media literacy, human rights, anticorruption and judicial reforms in order to support democracy and human rights, using the Czech Republic’s recent experience with the … [Read more...] about The Embassy of the Czech Republic: Supporting Democracy and Human Rights in Ukraine

Applications Open for IJP’s Middle East Fellowship: Inviting Young Journalists in Germany

Deadline: 16 June 2017 Internationale Journalisten-Programme (IJP) in cooperation with governmental institutions, foundations and sponsors in Germany and the Middle East is currently accepting applications from young journalists for its Middle East Fellowship, to spend a two-month period in … [Read more...] about Applications Open for IJP’s Middle East Fellowship: Inviting Young Journalists in Germany

U.S. Mission to Macedonia: Inviting Entities for “Media Internship Program”

Deadline: 1 August 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Skopje Public Affairs Section is inviting U.S. non-profit/non-governmental organizations and educational institutions for its "Media Internship Program" to develop and implement a media internship program for mid-career journalists from the Republic of … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to Macedonia: Inviting Entities for “Media Internship Program”

Thomson Reuters Foundation: Apply for the Reporting Land Rights Programme

Deadline: 3 July 2017 Applications are currently being accepted for the Reporting Land Rights Programme, a collaboration between the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting and the Thomson Reuters Foundation, that will assist Brazilian journalists to understand property rights and incorporate it in … [Read more...] about Thomson Reuters Foundation: Apply for the Reporting Land Rights Programme

Applications Open for ICFJ’s Global Health Reporting Contest 2017!

Deadline: 31 July 2017 The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) is seeking applications for its competition entitled "Global Health Reporting Contest 2017" to recognize the best media coverage of maternal health, child health, and other urgent health issues. The Johnson & Johnson Global … [Read more...] about Applications Open for ICFJ’s Global Health Reporting Contest 2017!

Call for Participants: FLEX-Ability Central Asia Workshop 2017

Deadline: 16 June 2017 American Councils for International Education announces the Central Asia FLEX-Ability Workshop to be held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on July 19 - July 23, 2017. The Central Asian FLEX-Ability Workshop 2017 is a four-day training for 49 FLEX alumni and three Alumni Coordinators … [Read more...] about Call for Participants: FLEX-Ability Central Asia Workshop 2017

NIHCM Foundation’s Journalism Grants Program: Improving the Health of Americans

Deadline: 24 July 2017 The National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM) Foundation is currently accepting applications for the fourth round of its Journalism Grants program in order to support timely health care journalism that informs efforts to improve the health of Americans, and that … [Read more...] about NIHCM Foundation’s Journalism Grants Program: Improving the Health of Americans

Apply for 2017 U.N. Correspondents Association Awards for Best Media Coverage of the United Nations and U.N. Agencies

Deadline: 1 September 2017 The United Nations Correspondents Association (UNCA) is currently inviting journalists from all countries to submit entries for its 21st annual UNCA Awards for the best print, broadcast (TV & Radio) and online, web-based media coverage of the United Nations, U.N. … [Read more...] about Apply for 2017 U.N. Correspondents Association Awards for Best Media Coverage of the United Nations and U.N. Agencies

Applications open for the Collective Bill Caspare Memorial Fund Scholarship

Deadline: 14 July 2017 Applications are currently open for the Collective Bill Caspare Memorial Fund Scholarship, established in 2015 by Collective LLC, through the O’Toole Media Awards, to support diversity in the New Media and Data Science disciplines within advertising and media. The Fund was … [Read more...] about Applications open for the Collective Bill Caspare Memorial Fund Scholarship

The DO School’s Future of Audio Entertainment Challenge!

The next application deadline for people who do not need a visa for Germany is 19th July 2017 Are you driven by a meaningful vision ? Are you brimming with bright ideas ? Do you want to make a real difference, perhaps with a business that benefits the community, or a project in the cultural … [Read more...] about The DO School’s Future of Audio Entertainment Challenge!

Apply for Eugene S. Pulliam First Amendment Award!

Deadline: 22 June 2017 The Sigma Delta Chi Foundation has announced the Eugene S. Pulliam First Amendment Award to honor a person or persons who have fought to protect and preserve one or more of the rights guaranteed by the First Amendment. Annually at the Society of Professional Journalists … [Read more...] about Apply for Eugene S. Pulliam First Amendment Award!

Applications Open for MeRck More than a Mother Media Recognition Awards!

Deadline: 31 August 2017 Applications are open for the MeRck More than a Mother Media Recognition Awards in order to reward outstanding journalistic coverage that enhance the public’s engagement and understanding of infertility stigma and the need to change the social perception of it in African … [Read more...] about Applications Open for MeRck More than a Mother Media Recognition Awards!

U.S. Embassy in Sudan: Seeking Applications for Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program

Deadline: 30 July 2017 The United States Embassy in Sudan is seeking applications for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program. The Humphrey Fellowship brings accomplished young and mid-career professionals with leadership potential to the United States for a year of non-degree graduate-level … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Sudan: Seeking Applications for Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program

American Center Korea: Seeking Applications for Video Production Grant Opportunity 2017

Deadline: 16 June 2017 The American Center Korea is seeking grant applications from individuals interested in producing a series of short videos which highlight U.S. culture, values, and society on behalf of the American Center Korea. The American Center Korea is interested in projects which … [Read more...] about American Center Korea: Seeking Applications for Video Production Grant Opportunity 2017

Call for Applications: Fourth International “Kazakhstan through the Eyes of Foreign Media” Contest

Deadline: 25 June 2017 Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pleased to announce the call for applications to the 2017 “Kazakhstan through the Eyes of Foreign Media” Competition, seeking to reward original articles about Kazakhstan that have been published in a foreign (non-Kazakhstani) media … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Fourth International “Kazakhstan through the Eyes of Foreign Media” Contest

The Everyday Heroine Photography Award 2017: Celebrating the Lives of Ordinary Women

Deadline: 16 June 2017 Policies and laws, working hours and conditions - set to bring equality to our everyday lives. Many feel that gender discrimination has been addressed. But still much of the work of the everyday women is taken for granted, passing unnoticed, unrecognized and … [Read more...] about The Everyday Heroine Photography Award 2017: Celebrating the Lives of Ordinary Women

SANEF Call for Entries: Inviting Applications for Nat Nakasa Awards 2017

Deadline: 28 May 2017 The South African National Editor's Forum (SANEF) and the Nieman Society of Southern Africa are now seeking nominations for its "Nat Nakasa Awards 2017" for Media Integrity. Today, the written word has a platform without restriction and to celebrate media integrity in South … [Read more...] about SANEF Call for Entries: Inviting Applications for Nat Nakasa Awards 2017

Call for Applications: Research in Germany Press Tour on Seas and Oceans

Deadline: 31 May 2017 You are an international science journalist and interested in ocean research? Apply now for the “Research in Germany” press tour on Seas and Oceans! The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) invites 15 international science journalists on a press tour to Germany on marine … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Research in Germany Press Tour on Seas and Oceans

African Fact-Checking Awards 2017: Honoring the Best Non-Partisan Fact-Checking Journalism

Deadline: 31 August 2017 Applicants are invited to apply for the fourth edition of its African Fact-Checking Awards 2017, honoring the best non-partisan fact-checking journalism conducted by journalists and journalism students on the continent. The prizes will be organized in partnership with the … [Read more...] about African Fact-Checking Awards 2017: Honoring the Best Non-Partisan Fact-Checking Journalism

International Reporting Project: Inviting Journalists to Report on Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution in Africa

Deadline: 30 June 2017 The International Reporting Project is accepting applications from professional journalists to report on issues related to peacebuilding and conflict resolution across the African continent. Priority Areas Applicants may propose any stories that relate to post-conflict … [Read more...] about International Reporting Project: Inviting Journalists to Report on Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution in Africa

Apply for Open Society Foundations’ Civil Society Leadership Awards!

Deadline: 15 July 2017 Applications are now open for Open Society Foundations’ Civil Society Leadership Awards (CSLA), providing fully-funded scholarships for master’s degree study to individuals who clearly demonstrate academic and professional excellence and a deep commitment to leading positive … [Read more...] about Apply for Open Society Foundations’ Civil Society Leadership Awards!

Apply for Women in Photography (WIPNYC) Grant & Mentor Program!

Deadline: 30 May 2017 Women in Photography has announced a grant program entitled "The Women in Photography (WIPNYC) Grant & Mentor Program" that will provide one female photographer with a $5000 grant to produce work and a year of mentorship with four art professionals. Launched in June … [Read more...] about Apply for Women in Photography (WIPNYC) Grant & Mentor Program!

EU Call for Proposals: European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) Jordan 2016-2017

Deadline: 28 June 2017 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for “European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) Jordan 2016-2017” in order to strengthen the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform, in … [Read more...] about EU Call for Proposals: European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) Jordan 2016-2017

Heinrich Böll Foundation: Inviting Applicants for Transatlantic Media Fellowships

Deadline: 2 June 2017 Heinrich Böll Foundation is inviting applicants for its Transatlantic Media Fellowships that support well-researched transatlantic journalism. Each year, the HBF sponsors a select number of journalists from the US and Europe for a five-day transatlantic trip to research … [Read more...] about Heinrich Böll Foundation: Inviting Applicants for Transatlantic Media Fellowships

Applications Open for Singapore Environment Council’s Asian Environmental Journalism Awards!

Deadline: 17 July 2017 The Singapore Environment Council is seeking applications for its "Asian Environmental Journalism Awards (AEJA)" in order to recognise and reward excellence in environmental journalism at all levels of society. The programme also highlights exceptional journalistic work and … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Singapore Environment Council’s Asian Environmental Journalism Awards!

Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust’s Power and Accountability Grant Program

Deadline: 4 September 2017 The Power and Accountability Grant Program will support people to create a world in which power is more equally shared, and in which powerful institutions are responsive and accountable to wider society and aligned with the long-term public interest. In wider … [Read more...] about Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust’s Power and Accountability Grant Program

U.S. Department of State, Bureau of ECA: International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) 2018

Deadline: 13 July 2017 The Office of International Visitors, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA/PE/V), United States Department of State (DOS), announces an open competition for up to eight assistance awards to administer the FY 2018 International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) to … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of State, Bureau of ECA: International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) 2018

International Journalists’ Programmes: Seeking Applications for George Weidenfeld Bursary

Deadline: 15 July 2017 The International Journalists' Programmes (IJP) is seeking applications for its George Weidenfeld Bursary to give British and German journalists the opportunity to gain work experience in the other country. Delegates work in British or German newsrooms of their choice while … [Read more...] about International Journalists’ Programmes: Seeking Applications for George Weidenfeld Bursary

British Embassy Astana Call for Bids: FCO Programme Fund in Kazakhstan 2017/2018

Deadline: 24 May 2017 The British Embassy Astana is currently inviting applicants to submit project bids for funding under the FCO’s Programme Fund. Priorities Government accountability and anti-corruption British Embassy Astana is looking for implementers to run projects on promotion … [Read more...] about British Embassy Astana Call for Bids: FCO Programme Fund in Kazakhstan 2017/2018

U.S. Mission to India: Seeking Proposals for Videos for Empowerment

Deadline: 10 July 2017 The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai (PAS Mumbai) is seeking proposals for a project entitled “Videos for Empowerment.” This project aims to use the power of online videos and social media to raise awareness and call for action on issues that are … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to India: Seeking Proposals for Videos for Empowerment

Reporting Right Livelihood: A Journalism Grant Scheme to Promote Impartial and High-quality Reporting on the work of ‘Alternative Nobel’ Laureates

Deadline: 15 June 2017 The Right Livelihood Award Foundation is seeking applications for its journalism grant "Reporting Right Livelihood" to promote impartial and high-quality reporting on the work of 'Alternative Nobel' Laureates. The Right Livelihood Award was established in 1980 to “honour and … [Read more...] about Reporting Right Livelihood: A Journalism Grant Scheme to Promote Impartial and High-quality Reporting on the work of ‘Alternative Nobel’ Laureates

Reham Al-Farra Memorial Journalists Fellowship Programme: Inviting Journalists from Developing Countries

Deadline: 21 May 2017 The United Nations Department of Public Information is currently seeking applications from young journalists for the 2017 Reham Al-Farra (RAF) Memorial Journalists Fellowship Programme. The Programme was mandated in December 1980 by UN General Assembly Resolution 35/201 … [Read more...] about Reham Al-Farra Memorial Journalists Fellowship Programme: Inviting Journalists from Developing Countries

Gannett Foundation: Seeking Applications for Media Grants

Deadline: 2 November 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 … [Read more...] about Gannett Foundation: Seeking Applications for Media Grants

Apply for U.S. Embassy Colombo PAS Small Grants Program for Sri Lanka!

Deadline: 16 June 2017 The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section (PAS) is seeking applications for its program entitled "Small Grants Program” for Sri Lanka. Grants are intended for local representatives of civil society including non-governmental organizations, cultural institutions, universities, … [Read more...] about Apply for U.S. Embassy Colombo PAS Small Grants Program for Sri Lanka!

European Union: Empowerment of Young Women and Men in the Neighbourhood South through Media

Deadline: 27 June 2017 The European Union is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for a program entitled “Empowerment of Young Women and Men in the Neighbourhood South through Media” in order to empower young men and women in the Neighbourhood south to participate in public … [Read more...] about European Union: Empowerment of Young Women and Men in the Neighbourhood South through Media

U.S. Embassy in Slovakia: Seeking Applications for Small Grants Program

Deadline: 31 May 2017 The U.S. Embassy’s Public Affairs Section (PAS) is seeking applications for its embassy’s Small Grants Program that is intended for local representatives of civil society, including non-governmental organizations and universities. They support projects to: Increase … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Slovakia: Seeking Applications for Small Grants Program

Call for Applications: United Nations Palestenian Media Practitioner Training Programme

Deadline: 22 May 2017 As part of a special information programme mandated by the United Nations General Assembly, the UN Department of Public Information - Strategic Communications Division - Palestine, Decolonization and Human Rights Section has organized an annual training programme for … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: United Nations Palestenian Media Practitioner Training Programme

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