Awards

Entries open for 2022 lsu Elihle Awards

EXTENDED DEADLINE: MAY 20, 2022 — Journalists covering issues faced by children in Africa can submit entries for the 2022 lsu Elihle Awards.

Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) seeks journalists within Africa to submit story ideas, which can be targeted at any mainstream news medium such as TV, Radio or Online.

Selected winners will receive financial support to develop their concepts on children-related issues.

The Isu Elihle Awards seek to contribute to a change in attitudes and behaviours of opinion and decision-makers and citizens from the premise that the media frames debates in society and can drive positive change.

The deadline for applications is May 20th, 2022.

APPLY HERE

MEDIA AND JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITIES FROM I-79 MEDIA

Mongabay seeks stories about Africa

Mongabay invites proposals from journalists for conventional news stories, in-depth features, investigative reports, profiles, and case studies. APPLY HERE

Gender equality grants at Pulitzer Center

DEADLINE: ROLLING —The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting seeks to offer gender equality grants for investigative data-driven projects. APPLY HERE

Jamlab seeks entries for media database in Africa

Jamlab seeks to build a media database of established independent digital journalism and media organisations in Africa. 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

NAMIP innovation challenge for Nigerian media

DEADLINE: MAY 31, 2022 —Applications are invited for the Nigeria Media Innovation Programme (NAMIP) innovation challenge for Nigerian media. Winners will receive up to $50,000 for their project. APPLY HERE

URTI international grand prize for documentary films

DEADLINE: JUNE 1, 2022 — The URTI International Grand Prize for Documentary Films seeks entries from journalists who produce documentaries for television. APPLY HERE

Video competition on migration, diversity, social inclusion themes

DEADLINE: JUNE 17, 2022 — Video competition invites youth worldwide to submit original and creative videos on the themes of migration, diversity and social inclusion. APPLY HERE

Apply for EGU’s Science Journalism Fellowship competition

DEADLINE: JUNE 17, 2022 —The European Geosciences Union (EGU) is accepting applications for the 11th edition of its Science Journalism Fellowship competition. APPLY HERE

ERC offers grants for investigative, environmental projects

DEADLINE: JUNE 30, 2022 —The Environmental Reporting Collective (ERC) is offering Collaborative Investigation Grants for investigative and environmental projects. APPLY HERE

WAMECA 2022 seeks journalistic works in West Africa

DEADLINE: JUNE 30, 2022 —The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) seeks entries for the 6th edition of the West Africa Media Excellence Conference and Awards (WAMECA). APPLY HERE

Fact-Checking Awards offer up to $12,000 cash prizes

DEADLINE: JULY 15, 2022 — The African Fact-Checking Awards 2022 seek entries from journalists, journalism students, and professional fact-checkers across the continent. APPLY HERE

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