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New York Times is accepting solution stories pitches

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

 

MORE 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

 

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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