Grants

Call for proposals: Congo Basin Rainforest Journalism Fund

DEADLINE: ROLLING —The Pulitzer Center is accepting proposals for the Rainforest Journalism Fund.

The Rainforest Journalism Fund is open to journalists working on projects related to tropical rainforests.

There are two types of grants available:

✓ Grants for journalists reporting for major American and European news outlets on tropical rainforests in any part of the world.

✓ Grants for journalists based in and reporting for local and regional outlets in the Congo Basin region.

Grants often fall in the range of $2,500 to $7,500 but may be higher depending on project specifics.

Journalists, writers, photographers, radio producers or filmmakers as well as freelancers of any nationality are eligible to apply.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

APPLY HERE

MORE MEDIA AND JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITIES FROM I-79 MEDIA

The Howard G. Buffet Fund for Women Journalists

DEADLINE: ROLLING —The Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists is open for applications from woman-identifying journalists around the world. APPLY HERE

Pulitzer Center’s data journalism grants

DEADLINE: ROLLING— The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting invites applications for innovative data-driven journalism projects that spotlight under reported issues. APPLY HERE

Apply for OTF’S Rapid Response Fund

DEADLINE: ROLLING —Open Technology Fund (OTF) through its Rapid Response Fund is offering financial support and technical services to bloggers, cyber activists, journalists, and human rights defenders. APPLY HERE

Freelance journalists can apply for grants at Rory Peck Trust

Rory Peck Trust is offering Assistance Grants to professional freelance journalists and their families who are facing crises related to their work. APPLY HERE

Women journalists can apply for IWMF Fund

DEADLINE: ROLLING — The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is accepting applications for the Howard G. Buffett Fund to support women journalists. APPLY HERE

VACANCY: Communications Intern Needed at ICFJ

DEADLINE: ROLLING — The International Center For Journalists (ICFJ) is looking for a committed and talented intern to join its communications team. APPLY HERE

Apply to investigate impact of COVID-19 on atrocity risks

DEADLINE: ROLLING — The Stanley Center for Peace and Security is organising a multimedia project that examines how the Coronavirus pandemic and government responses can either mitigate or contribute to risk factors for atrocities. APPLY HERE

VACANCY: Opportunities for freelance journalists

Freelance journalists who are available for immediate engagement in Nigeria can apply. APPLY HERE

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