Journalism fund European Local Cross-Border Grants 2024
This grant, mentoring and scholarships programme aims at addressing the shortage of local independent journalism by administering grants to local investigative journalistic projects in Europe and stimulating cross-border collaboration.
This programme will:
- Stimulate local journalists and (small) news outlets to conduct investigative journalism and learn from colleagues in other countries, creating a European network of local (investigative) journalists in the long run.
- Stimulate local journalists and news outlets to compare with other regions and cities in other countries that face similar problems or challenges, which are eminently European issues.
- Increase the dissemination, reach and impact of local investigative journalism.
The grant programme will be open for teams of local investigative journalists and/or local media outlets from at least two different European countries who have good ideas for a local cross-border investigation. For example: journalists and/or news outlets from different comparable cities investigate how their cities cope with e.g. housing, waste, tourism, mobility, etc.
The project should be one that, in principle, could not be realised in this format within the remit of regular journalism – a project that can include cross-border research, networking between colleagues, established and innovative investigative methods and that is at the same time original, innovative and intensive.
Financial support
For the European Cross-Border grants (2024-2025), Journalismfund Europe received support from The European Union, Vereniging Veronica and Limelight Foundation.
Journalists and independent media outlets are eligible to apply. At least 80% of your requested budget should go to journalists/media based in the European Union.
An independent jury of four decides who gets a grant. Here's how the jury works.
Find stories subsidised by this grant programme here.
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TRF Just Transition Mentorship and Story Grant 2024
APPLICATIONS FOR WE LEAD 2025 COHORT
Eligibility Criteria
WE lead is for women who meet the following criteria:
- African nationals, current citizens of a country in Africa, or those who have had permanent residency in Africa for a minimum of 15 years.
- A minimum of 8 years of experience working in the environmental space in government, NGO, or private sector in Africa including at least 3 years serving in a senior leadership role*.
- A commitment to investing in your personal growth and participation for the full 12-month program.
- A record of mentorship and desire to support future environmental leaders
- Access to reliable internet.
- Ability to manage your calendar to attend one 2 hour online session each week at a set time, as well as 1 hour coaching sessions every 2-3 weeks as agreed on with your coach.
- Support and buy-in from your organisation or direct report, if necessary to enable your full participation in the different aspects of the programme.
- A commitment to contribute USD $500 as a registration fee towards the cost of the program and approximately $1500 towards your travel to retreats (all fellows are equally sponsored for their participation to the value of $11, 500/ per person)
WACSI Next Generation Technology Internship Programme 2024
CALL FOR APPLICATION: NEXT GENERATION TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME (NIGERIA AND GHANA)
The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) with support from Ford Foundation is inviting young graduates or civil society actors from Ghana and Nigeria, with interest in leveraging technology for social impact to apply for its 6 months’ Next Generation Technology Internship Programme (Nigeria and Ghana) running from August 2024 to January 2025.
WACSI is currently seeking 3 interns interested in gaining experience in leveraging technology to support civil society initiatives for social impact.
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ACT Foundation Changemakers Innovation Challenge 2024
Changemakers Innovation Challenge "24
Driving Change with Digital Innovation
ABOUT CHANGEMAKERS INNOVATION CHALLENGE
The Changemakers Innovation Challenge was conceived by ACT Foundation as a response to the impressive work of community non-profits and social enterprises in Africa that leverage technology and digital tools to create social change within their communities.
Whether it be solutions in mobile health, farm automation, telemedicine, ed-tech microfinance, and beyond, technological advancements continue to strengthen the capacity of organisations to solve social problems. Emerging technological innovations like artificial intelligence, data analytics, blockchain, renewable energy sources, and other transformative solutions also play a pivotal role in driving social change.
In response to these trends, ACT Foundation seeks to garner partnerships towards the support of such forward-thinking organisations and innovators in creating lasting impact.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
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JournalismAI Academy for Small Newsrooms 2024
JournalismAI Academy for Small Newsrooms
A training programme to help small newsrooms leverage the power of artificial intelligence.
The JournalismAI Academy for Small Newsrooms is a FREE online programme that offers a deep dive into the potential of artificial intelligence to journalists and media professionals from small newsrooms.
Following the success of the past three years, which included cohorts across the world and excellent feedback from participants, we are now pleased to announce the launch of a new Academy for Sub-Saharan Africa. We will be selecting 20 participants from the region.
The 8-week programme will start in September 2024. It is designed for journalists and media professionals from small news organisations (fewer than 50 employees).
Applications are now open, and the deadline to apply is Wednesday 24 July 2024, at 11:59 PM GMT.
The Academy is FREE for selected participants, thanks to the support of the Google News Initiative, which has been powering JournalismAI since 2019.
Please refer to the FAQs below for additional details on the structure of the programme, eligibility criteria, and how to apply.
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UPPA Young Photographer Award 2024
The Uganda Press Photo Award (UPPA) continues the tradition of recognizing and awarding some of the best photography and photojournalism within the country. This year we're inviting Ugandan photographers to submit bodies of photographic work responding to the theme 'WITNESS.'
Photography plays a pivotal role in documenting our reality as a witness and as evidence. It evokes empathy and provides proof, and its impact on history, governance, and social advocacy underscores its power to shape public consciousness and drive change. The many images shared during these social media exhibitions provide emotional connections for all of us living the same reality and experiencing the same challenges.
This year, we decided to continue the trend and ask you to share your documented narratives that unveil your various realities.
We hope to encourage photographers to reflect more deeply on nuanced subjects and events and unleash their storytelling. Images submitted may be on any topic so long as they relate clearly to the theme and were made in the last year (between August 2022 and the deadline).
Note: All submissions must be done online through the Visura platform .
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GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security 2024
Apply for the 2024 GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security
In 2015, under the umbrella of its Creativity and Innovation Initiative, the GCSP and its Geopolitics and Global Futures Programme established a prize in order to recognise deserving individuals or organisations that have an innovative approach to addressing international security challenges.
The prize is designed to reach across all relevant disciplines and fields. It is intended to encourage and recognise excellence in contributing to new approaches to enhancing sustainable global security. A broad range of projects could qualify for consideration, including, but not limited to, technological and conceptual innovations, original research or grassroots initiatives.
The winners (first, second and third place) will be announced publicly during an event to be held in November 2024. The prize for the application coming in first position is CHF 10’000 and a certificate of excellence. The two other finalist applications will receive a certificate of recognition.
The deadline for applications is 23 September 2024 at 23:59 UTC+2. The winners will be announced in November 2024.
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Creative Business Cup Nigeria 2024 for Entrepreneurs
Creative Business Cup Nigeria 2024
Creative Business Cup is much more than just a competition – it is a global year-round initiative that empowers entrepreneurs in the creative industries, helping them grow their business ideas, connecting them to investors and the global markets, and strengthening their innovative capabilities to the benefit of industry and society.
The Creative Business Cup provides an opportunity to get exposure and to meet industry partners and investors.
BENEFITS
A chance to win 1 million naira
Accelerator programme
5-day enterprise Bootcamp
Mentoring from a pool of international mentors
Business support services
How to apply
Creative Business Cup Nigeria Eligibility Criteria
You must:
Must be between 18 - 35 age
Be a female entrepreneur from the creative sector
Show creativity and innovation
Have an idea with business potential
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Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) 2024-2025
The Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR) scheme, part of the Science, Industry and Translation programme, aims to increase the knowledge and awareness in UK universities of cutting edge industrial science, research and innovation.
The scheme provides opportunities for enthusiastic, highly experienced industrial scientists and entrepreneurs to spend one day a week at a university developing a bespoke project to:
- expose university staff and students to state-of-the-art industrial research and development, and the scientific challenges faced by industry
- provide support and expert advice aimed at promoting innovation and the translation of research by universities
- grow confidence in and understanding of business and entrepreneurship among staff and students
- provide career recognition to the award holders, and support their professional development
The scheme provides a contribution to the basic salary for the EiR and towards travel and project costs.
AM I ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?
The scheme covers all areas of the life and physical sciences, including engineering, but excluding clinical medicine.
The scheme is open to applicants of any nationality, who are eligible to work in the UK for the duration of the award. Applicants should have a background in science and engineering. They must be able to demonstrate significant experience of working in science in an industrial research context, and one or more of the following:
- experience of managing university-business collaborations and the translation and commercialisation of research
- experience of entrepreneurship, such as company formation and growth, investment etc
- experience or interest in training, coaching or mentoring
Applicants can be either employed full-time, part-time, or self-employed.
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European Journalism Centre Climate Journalism Award 2024
Climate Journalism Award 2024
The Award is returning for its second edition and will grant a prize of €2,400 per each of five distinct categories. Investigating political pressure, disinformation, and greenwashing are key tasks for journalists and media professionals in fighting threats to climate action. This Award offers the chance to honour their important efforts.
Eligibility criteria
Journalists or teams are required to meet the following criteria:
- The submitted piece must address one or more topics related to climate change and its effects;
- The submitted piece must have been published in or on a European-based media outlet;
- The submitted piece must have been published in the past 12 months (1 June 2023 - 31 May 2024);
- The submitted piece must be in print, online, or multi-platform storytelling formats, standalone videos or podcasts need to be accompanied by a full English transcript in PDF;
- You need to be available to travel to Copenhagen on 10 October 2024. We will cover travel and accommodation costs for up to two team members of any awarded team to attend the Award ceremony during the News Impact Summit.
- You may submit multiple stories, but only one story per category.
Who can apply
You can submit on behalf of a collaborative team of journalists. However, if you win, we can cover accommodation and travel expenses for a maximum of two team members.
No citizenship or residency restrictions exist, as long as the project has been published in or by a European-based media outlet.
The Award is open to reporting in any language but should be accompanied by a text-only translation in English
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