DEADLINE: MARCH 23, 2024 — Applications are now open for the 2024 UDEME Monitors (U-Monitors) Programme, an initiative designed for student journalists focussing on uncovering and highlighting accountability and transparency issues within developmental projects.

Interested applicants must be campus journalists, recent graduates, and volunteers residing in Nigeria who are between 18 and 35 years old.

They equally must possess good writing and communication skills.

Each applicant is expected to submit a story pitch of 200 words or less on a procurement-related issue preferably within the applicant’s state of residence.

Knowledge of the local dialect of the engagement area will be considered an added advantage.

Successful applicants of the six-month-long programme will be provided with monthly stipends, mentoring and will be eligible for the 2024 Next-Generation Campus Reporter Award, among others.

APPLY HERE

 

ROLLING STORY GRANTS & VACANCIES

Seeking funds for your next media projects? This Rolling Story Grants section is tailored for you.

 

Vacancies at Prime Progress: Social media content creator, female journalist

Prime Progress, a solutions-focused journalism platform, has vacancies for a social media content creator and a female journalist. APPLY HERE

 

Grants for underreported stories in Sub-Saharan Africa

DEADLINE: ROLLING — The Pulitzer Center is offering grants for underreported stories in Sub-Saharan Africa. Proposals should focus on issues such as water and sanitation, land degradation and coastal erosion, education, maternal health, and climate resilience. APPLY HERE

 

Human rights defenders, journalists, others can apply for incident emergency fund

The Digital Defenders Partnership (DPP) is offering Incident Emergency Fund to human rights defenders, journalists, activists and organisations facing digital threats and attacks. APPLY HERE

 

Fund for Investigative Journalism has grants for reporters

The Fund for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) offers grants for reporters to produce high-quality, unbiased, nonpartisan investigative stories that have an impact. APPLY HERE

 

Kekere Storytellers Fund seeks African storytellers

DEADLINE: ROLLING — African storytellers passionate about changing the prevailing stereotypical narratives about Africa can apply for Africa No Filter’s Kekere Storytellers Fund. APPLY HERE

 

Pulitzer Center has grants for data journalism projects

DEADLINE: ROLLING — The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting is offering grants for innovative data-driven journalism projects that spotlight underreported issues. APPLY HERE

 

MDIF Ventures wants to invest in growing media companies

The Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF) Ventures wants to invest in young and growing media companies with a positive social impact and potential to scale. APPLY HERE

 

Women journalists can apply for IWMF Emergency Fund

Women journalists are invited to apply for the International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) Emergency Fund. APPLY HERE

 

Howard G. Buffett Fund for female journalists

DEADLINE: ROLLING — Female journalists around the world can apply for the Howard G. Buffett Fund offered through the International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF). APPLY HERE

 

Reporters Shield offers legal protection for investigative reporting

Reporters Shield is a membership programme that provides investigative reporting with protection from legal threats. APPLY HERE

 

LNJAR offers legal support for journalists and newsrooms worldwide

The Legal Network for Journalists at Risk (LNJAR) provides legal support to journalists and independent media outlets around the world. APPLY HERE