DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 24, 2022 ― The New York Times Headway initiative is accepting solution stories pitches for cover stories, visual and interactive stories, and supporting pieces.
Headway is a new initiative at The New York Times dedicated to exploring the world’s challenges through the lens of progress.
The project seeks to shift the reporting lens from describing a problem to exploring how people are trying to address it.
APPLY AND SEE THE PITCHING GUIDE 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
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
Journalists, filmmakers can apply for One World Media Awards
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 10, 2022 —The 2022 One World Media Awards are currently open for applications from journalists and filmmakers. APPLY HERE
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