The ZAM-net Foundation (ZAM) invites investigative stories for its Kleptocracy Project.
ZAM will consider for paid publication stories that give a clearer picture of the anatomy of African kleptocracies.
ZAM is particularly interested in stories that work with communities in terms of crowdsourcing, follow-up and accountability-seeking for lasting impact.
The investigative stories could be written, video, audio, data-driven, animated, or in online social media threads.
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
Orange Knowledge Programme offers scholarships
DEADLINE: ROLLING —The Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) is offering fully funded scholarships to mid-career professionals. APPLY HERE
Call for nominations: Courage in Journalism Awards
DEADLINE: MARCH 19, 2022 –Nominations are invited for the International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF)’s annual Courage in Journalism Awards. APPLY HERE
The Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute
DEADLINE: MARCH 25, 2022 –The Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute seeks proposals from innovative individuals and organisations for its 8-month fellowship. APPLY HERE
DW Akademie Master Degree scholarships for journalists
DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2022 —The Deutsche Welle (DW) Akademie invites applications from journalists for its Master Degree scholarships. APPLY HERE
OnePipe Press writing challenge open for entries
DEADLINE: APRIL 14, 2022 —Journalists are invited to submit entries for the OnePipe Press Writing Challenge. 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
DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2026 — Local investigative journalists can propose investigative stories to the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism…
DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2026 — The Council for the Advancement of Science Writing (CASW) is accepting applications for the annual…
DEADLINE: APRIL 27, 2026 — Students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University (UDUS), Sokoto State, with an interest in journalism can apply…
DEADLINE: ROLLING Africast, a new media startup, is currently accepting pitches for accountability stories under the Civic Media Lab project.…
DEADLINE: APRIL 22, 2026 — Media practitioners in the Nigerian space can apply for the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP). This…
DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2026 — The 2026 cohort of the MTN Pan-African Media Innovation Programme (MIP) is open for applications.…
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