Grants

DEADLINE: OCTOBER 18, 2024 — The Global Media Defence Fund is open to not-for-profit organisations strengthening journalists’ legal protection. Organisations that are enhancing media freedom through relevant investigative journalism and strategic litigation can also apply […]

Individuals and organisations passionate about shedding light on climate issues in relation to China’s development in Africa can apply for this project. The China Global South Project (CGSP) is looking for contributions in the form […]

The China-Global South Project (CGSP) seeks contributors to shed light on energy issues and projects related to Chinese energy initiatives in Africa. This paid writing opportunity is for journalists, scholars, writers, activists, content creators, or […]

DEADLINE: OCTOBER 4, 2024 — Rest of World is looking for 12 reporters from around the world to produce a series of stories at the intersection of tech and labour. This reporting initiative on the […]

DEADLINE: OCTOBER 10, 2024 — The JournalismAI Innovation Challenge, supported by the Google News Initiative, will support news organisations to help fight misinformation and disinformation. JournalismAI Innovation Challenge is a nine-month grantmaking programme that will […]

DEADLINE: OCTOBER 2, 2024 — Documentary Africa (DocA) is offering grants to African filmmakers for short-form documentary content. Through the Shoot Your Short, DocA will award grants valued at $5,000 to selected African filmmakers. Applicants […]

DEADLINE: OCTOBER 18, 2024 — Not-for-profit organisations can submit proposals on the legal protection of journalists covering the environment. UNESCO seeks partnerships focused on defending environmental journalism by improving legal protection and reducing impunity for cases […]

DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 — Fact-checking organisations worldwide are invited to apply for the Global Fact Check Fund. Through the Global Fact Check Fund, the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) supports fact-checking initiatives and reduces the […]

DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 — HumAngle seeks investigative report pitches on accountability in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe States. Journalists resident across Nigeria are welcome to submit pitches. These investigative reports will delve into issues of […]

DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 9, 2024*—The Fund for Investigative Journalism seeks proposals for regular grants for full investigative stories and seed grants for early reporting. For regular grants, the Fund will provide up to $10,000 for stories […]