DEADLINE: JUNE 8, 2026 — The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), in partnership with the UNESCO Global Media Defence Fund (GMDF), invites environmental journalists to apply for its storytelling fellowship.
This six-month storytelling fellowship aims to strengthen the capacity of journalists to conduct investigative reporting on cases of violence against environmental reporters.
It will also support the production, publication and dissemination of these stories in line with international standards.
Professional journalists currently resident in Ghana, Liberia, The Gambia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone can apply.
Freelance, independent and female journalists are strongly encouraged to apply.
The deadline for applications is June 8, 2026.
MEDIA AND JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITIES FROM I-79 MEDIA
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
O’Shaughnessy Fellowships offer innovative creators up to $100,000
DEADLINE: ROLLING — The O’Shaughnessy Fellowship is a one-year programme open to innovative creators around the world. APPLY HERE
Pulitzer Centre will fund investigative stories on science misinformation
DEADLINE: ROLLING — The Pulitzer Centre is offering grants for in-depth and investigative stories related to science misinformation, science denial, and the spread of pseudoscience. APPLY HERE
Grants for underreported stories in Sub-Saharan Africa
DEADLINE: ROLLING — The Pulitzer Centre 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
Pulitzer Center is offering global reporting grants
DEADLINE: ROLLING —The Pulitzer Centre’s global reporting grants support in-depth, high-impact reporting on critical issues that are often overlooked in the media, from global health to climate change. APPLY HERE
Call for applications: RCDIJ Africa Fund
DEADLINE: ROLLING —The RCDIJ Africa Fund is currently open for applications from journalists across Africa. APPLY HERE
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