Awards

Global Shining Light Award open for submissions

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2025 — The Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN) is accepting submissions for the Global Shining Light Award. This award recognises investigative journalism in a developing or transitioning country, done under threat, duress, […]

Awards

The Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling

DEADLINE: JANUARY 12, 2025 — The 2025 Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling seeks entries from English-speaking journalists working in Africa. The African storytelling award honours up-and-coming journalists in Africa who strive to strengthen […]

Grants

Grants available at Fund for Investigative Journalism

The Fund for Investigative Journalism offers grants and other support for the production of high-quality, unbiased, nonpartisan investigative stories that have an impact. Freelance journalists, staff reporters and media outlets are eligible for grants, and […]

Grants

Grants for NGOs advancing democracy

DEADLINE: JANUARY 7, 2025 — Non-governmental groups advancing democracy through their work can submit proposals to the National Endowment for Democracy (NED). NED offers grants to support projects that are advancing democratic goals and strengthening […]

Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation
Fellowships

Nieman-Berkman Klein fellowship in journalism innovation

DECEMBER 1, 2024 — Journalists with at least five years of full-time media experience can apply for the 2025-2026 Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation. The fellowship brings journalists to Harvard University to work on […]

Fellowships

Fellowships for 2025 Global Investigative Journalism Conference

DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2025 — The 2025 Global Investigative Journalism Conference (GIJC) has fellowships for journalists from the Global South and those from historically underrepresented groups. The fellowships will allow these journalists to participate in […]