Grants

Reporting grants on digital identity, data, technology in Africa

DEADLINE: APRIL 21, 2022 — Journalists around the world can submit proposals for reporting grants on digital identity, data & technology in Africa.

The  Africa-China Reporting Project (ACRP) at the Wits Centre for Journalism in Johannesburg with support from Omidyar Network, and in collaboration with Paradigm Initiative will provide successful applicants with a reporting grant of US$1,000.

Successful applicants will investigate issues related to digital identity, surveillance, internet shutdowns, freedom of expression online, access to information, privacy, Internet access.

Other issues to be investigated include women’s rights online, digital empowerment for underserved communities, inclusive digital access, data privacy, and technology in Africa.

The deadline for applications is April 21, 2022.

APPLY HERE

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

Apply for AWiM media graduate trainee programme

DEADLINE: APRIL 5, 2022 — African Women in the Media (AWiM) seeks applications for its Graduate Trainee Programme slated for May to December 2022. APPLY HERE

Africa No Filter offers media grants to women storytellers

DEADLINE: APRIL 11, 2022 — Africa No Filter is offering media grants to women storytellers and women-owned media organisations and outlets. APPLY HERE

Women, nonbinary journalists can apply for Elizabeth Neuffer fellowship

DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2022 — Women and nonbinary journalists are invited to apply for the 2023 Elizabeth Neuffer fellowship. APPLY HERE

Media Training Consultant needed at AWiM

DEADLINE: APRIL 20, 2022 — African Women in Media (AWiM) seeks a media training consultant for a contract position from April to June in Nairobi. APPLY HERE

Writers can submit entries for China Writing Contest

DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2022 —Writers from around the world are invited to submit nonfiction entries for the Sixth Tone’s first “China Writing Contest.” APPLY HERE

Call for applications: African Liberty Writing Fellowship

DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2022 — Applications are invited for the 2022 African Liberty Writing Fellowship programme. APPLY HERE

RAF virtual fellowship for journalists from developing countries

DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2022 —The Reham Al-Farra (RAF) Memorial Journalists Fellowship programme seeks journalists from developing countries and countries with economies in transition to cover the United Nations. APPLY HERE

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