Grants

DEADLINE: MARCH 20, 2022 — The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is offering grants to civic organisations, associations, and independent media working for the goals of democracy. Proposals must seek to promote and defend human […]

Rest of World covers local stories with global relevance that explore the impact of technology on people and institutions outside the Western bubble. Rest of World Africa desk wants pitches for news stories and reports […]

DEADLINE: DECEMBER 13, 2022— The Global Short Docs Forum (GSDF) is currently accepting applications from documentary filmmakers for documentary projects up to 30 minutes. GSDF is open to applications from all parts of the world […]

Female journalists can submit written pitches for reporting grants of up to $3500 awarded by the African Union and African Women in Media (AWiM). To be eligible to pitch, applicants must attend the African Women […]

DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 27, 2022— Policy Alert seeks investigative journalism pitches from Nigerian investigative journalists for the #WetinWeGain #OpeningExtractives Reports pitch contest. Applicants must submit data-informed and human-interest investigative journalism pitches. The Policy Alert will provide […]

DEADLINE: DECEMBER 12, 2022 — The third Global Pitch organised online by Sunny Side of the Doc is currently accepting and funding climate change projects. Slated for February 7 and 8, 2023, the event will be […]

DEADLINE: DECEMBER 15, 2022 —Journalists covering subculture from anywhere in the world can apply for up to $5,000 grants at Kim Wall Memorial Fund. The International Women’s Media Fund (IWMF) will support affiliated, freelance women […]

DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 15, 2022 —Students are invited to submit proposals for the 2022 to 2023 Student Media Grant Programme (SMGP). The organisers are accepting SMGP proposals from students enrolled at any accredited university worldwide. SMGP […]

DEADLINE: APRIL 12, 2023 — Journalists and other professionals working on projects in science, conservation, storytelling, education, and technology can apply for grants at the National Geographic Society. The National Geographic Society invites early career […]

DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 20, 2022 —  The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is offering reporting grants for stories that highlight the threats to global biodiversity or explore new conservation-based solutions. EJN is interested in ambitious stories that use […]