Local news outlets across the globe can apply for financing from the Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF).
In December, we reported about how Nigeria’s media, research, and data analytics startup, Dataphyte raised $100,000 in seed funding with MDIF to assist it in carrying forward its innovative work of using data to create digital products.
MDIF seeks applications from outlets that provide media assistance or provide tools, platforms and/or infrastructure that support the operations of qualifying companies or organizations.
The organisations must provide unique, credible, independent news, information or debate in the public interest.
The beneficiary organisations are selected based on three broad criteria: mission impact in relation to investment; potential for long-term viability; and editorial integrity.
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
Journalists can apply for collaborative reporting grants
DEADLINE: ROLLING —The Environmental Reporting Collective (ERC) invites media outlets, journalists, and freelancers to apply for its collaborative reporting grants. APPLY HERE
Journalism courses available at Thomas Foundation
Thomas Foundation’s Journalism Now is an online hub for interactive courses. The courses offer journalists an opportunity to level up their skill set. APPLY HERE
IWMF: Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists:
DEADLINE: ROLLING —The Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists is open for applications from woman-identifying journalists around the world. APPLY HERE
Investigative radio, television journalists needed at CENOZO
CENOZO urgently seeks investigative radio or television journalists working in the local language with interest in the various aspects of migration. APPLY HERE
DEADLINE: OCTOBER 31, 2025 — The Archivi.ng Fellowship, a six-month programme for storytellers, researchers and technologists working to make sense…
The Africa Report is hiring a Business Editor to lead agenda-setting coverage of African companies, markets and deal-makers. The ideal…
The Solutions Journalism Africa Summit 2025, with the theme "Reframing Africa’s Narratives Through Solutions-Focused Storytelling", is open for registration. The…
DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 2, 2025 — The 2025 Free Press Awards are now open for nominations. Two outstanding journalists, Most Resilient Journalist…
DEADLINE: OCTOBER 19, 2025 — Cool FM Kano is hiring a male On-Air Personality (OAP) to join its team. One…
DEADLINE: OCTOBER 15, 2025 — Women Deliver is offering Media Scholarships for journalists and content creators worldwide to attend the Women…
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