Grants

Local news outlets can apply for Google News Initiative Innovation Challenge

DEADLINE: APRIL 5, 2022 ― Applications are now open for the Google News Initiative (GNI) Innovation Challenge. Local news outlets in the Middle East, Turkey & Africa region are eligible to apply for this round.

The GNI Innovation Challenge empowers news organisations from around the world to demonstrate new thinking in digital journalism. The projects will also produce learnings and thought leadership to share with the wider industry.

Proposed projects must focus on the following areas;

  • Ways to increase reader engagement and/or reader revenue
  • Developing and diversifying business models
  • New methods of distribution
  • Combating misinformation
  • Increasing trust in journalism
  • Reaching new audiences
  • Improving the efficiency of workflows
  • Exploring new technologies

APPLY HERE

MORE MEDIA AND JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITIES FROM I-79 MEDIA

Local news outlets can apply for financing from MDIF:

Local news outlets across the globe can apply for financing from the Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF). APPLY HERE

 

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

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