DEADLINE: MAY 23RD 2024 — The Nigeria Health Watch is now receiving applications for the 2023/2024 edition of the #PreventEpidemicsNaija Journalism Awards.
Interested applicants are expected to submit articles or programmes in the print, online and radio categories that must have been published or aired between the period of January 1, 2023, to May 22, 2024.
According to the organisers, the nominated entries must;
Selected winners in the different categories will be announced at the award ceremony scheduled to be held on the 21st of June 2024.
Seeking funds for your next media projects? This Rolling Story Grants section is tailored for you.
Vacancies at Prime Progress: Social media content creator, female journalist
Prime Progress, a solutions-focused journalism platform, has vacancies for a social media content creator and a female journalist. APPLY HERE
Grants for underreported stories in Sub-Saharan Africa
DEADLINE: ROLLING — The Pulitzer Center is offering grants for underreported stories in Sub-Saharan Africa. Proposals should focus on issues such as water and sanitation, land degradation and coastal erosion, education, maternal health, and climate resilience. APPLY HERE
Human rights defenders, journalists, others can apply for incident emergency fund
The Digital Defenders Partnership (DPP) is offering Incident Emergency Fund to human rights defenders, journalists, activists and organisations facing digital threats and attacks. APPLY HERE
Fund for Investigative Journalism has grants for reporters
The Fund for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) offers grants for reporters to produce high-quality, unbiased, nonpartisan investigative stories that have an impact. APPLY HERE
Kekere Storytellers Fund seeks African storytellers
DEADLINE: ROLLING — African storytellers passionate about changing the prevailing stereotypical narratives about Africa can apply for Africa No Filter’s Kekere Storytellers Fund. APPLY HERE
Pulitzer Center has grants for data journalism projects
DEADLINE: ROLLING — The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting is offering grants for innovative data-driven journalism projects that spotlight underreported issues. APPLY HERE
MDIF Ventures wants to invest in growing media companies
The Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF) Ventures wants to invest in young and growing media companies with a positive social impact and potential to scale. APPLY HERE
Women journalists can apply for IWMF Emergency Fund
Women journalists are invited to apply for the International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) Emergency Fund. APPLY HERE
Howard G. Buffett Fund for female journalists
DEADLINE: ROLLING — Female journalists around the world can apply for the Howard G. Buffett Fund offered through the International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF). APPLY HERE
Reporters Shield offers legal protection for investigative reporting
Reporters Shield is a membership programme that provides investigative reporting with protection from legal threats. APPLY HERE
LNJAR offers legal support for journalists and newsrooms worldwide
The Legal Network for Journalists at Risk (LNJAR) provides legal support to journalists and independent media outlets around the world. APPLY HERE
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