DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2021 — The COVID-19 Vaccine Counter-Misinformation Open Fund is accepting applications from projects that aim to debunk vaccine misinformation.
Google News Initiative launched the COVID-19 Vaccine Counter-Misinformation Open Fund worth up to $3 million to support journalistic efforts to effectively fact-check misinformation about the COVID-19 immunization process, with a concentration on projects that aim to reach audiences underserved by fact-checking.
Fund is global and open to news organizations of every size, both for profit and nonprofit, publishing on any medium (digital, print, video, etc).
Applicants can be individual organizations or coalitions of publishers, both formal and informal.
All applicants should have a proven track record in fact-checking and debunking activities or partner with an organisation with such recognition.
Projects must be ready to launch as soon as possible and no later than April 15, 2021. They should be fully realized within 12 months of obtaining the funding.
Google will fund up to $1,000,000 per selected project.
The deadline for applications is January 31, 2021.
Women journalists can apply for IWMF Fund
DEADLINE: ROLLING — The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is accepting applications for the Howard G. Buffett Fund to support women journalists. APPLY HERE
VACANCY: Communications Intern Needed at ICFJ
DEADLINE: ROLLING — The International Center For Journalists (ICFJ) is looking for a committed and talented intern to join its communications team. APPLY HERE
Apply to investigate impact of COVID-19 on atrocity risks
DEADLINE: ROLLING — The Stanley Center for Peace and Security is organising a multimedia project that examines how the Coronavirus pandemic and government responses can either mitigate or contribute to risk factors for atrocities. APPLY HERE
Apply for Africa No Filter Operational Grants
ROLLING — Africa No Filter is accepting applications for its Operational Grants from media organisations whose work challenges stereotypical narratives about Africa. APPLY HERE
VACANCY: Opportunities for freelance journalists
Freelance journalists who are available for immediate engagement in Nigeria can apply. APPLY HERE
VACANCY: Journalists needed at ICIR
International Center for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) seeks to recruit intelligent and hard-working reporters who can undertake long-form investigations. APPLY HERE
Apply for FASPE 2021 Journalism Fellowship
DEADLINE: JANUARY 27, 2021 — Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics in Journalism (FASPE) is currently accepting entries. APPLY HERE
Apply for YouthHubAfrica’s fellowship to report child right stories
DEADLINE: JANUARY 28, 2021 — The YouthHubAfrica’s Child Rights Bill Advocacy Program Media Fellowship invites journalists to produce investigative stories on child rights in Nigeria. APPLY HERE
Journalists can apply for 2021 Hillman Prizes
DEADLINE: JANUARY 30, 2021 — Call for Entries for the 2021 Hillman Prizes is now open. APPLY HERE
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