The Kenya Film Commission has launched the second cycle of its Film Empowerment Program.
Funding is intended for the development of feature films, documentaries and TV concepts; production of feature films and documentaries); and film festivals and marketing. Grant amounts will vary.
Budding to experienced filmmakers are encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to children content.
The deadline is Dec. 18.
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The Joan Shorenstein Center at Harvard seeks entries that have an impact on U.S. public policy at the national, regional or local level for its Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting.
The outlet who best promotes more effective and ethical government conduct, public policy or politics receives US$25,000. Five finalists receive US$10,000 each.
Submissions must have been published in 2020.
The deadline is Jan. 12, 2021.
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The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is seeking proposals for projects that advance democratic goals and strengthen democratic institutions.
NED encourages applications from organizations working in diverse environments including newly established democracies, semi-authoritarian countries, highly repressive societies and countries undergoing democratic transition.
Grant amounts vary depending on the size and scope of the projects, but the average grant lasts 12 months and is around US$50,000.
NED is interested in proposals from organizations for nonpartisan programs that seek to: promote and defend human rights and the rule of law, support freedom of information and independent media, and promote accountability and transparency.
The deadline is Jan. 11 (via email) and Jan. 29, 2021 (via portal).
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The Thomson Reuters Foundation, with support from the Laudes Foundation, is organizing the online course "Reporting on human trafficking and modern day slavery" Dec. 14 to 18.
The workshop offers a combination of specialist expertise and hands-on training, with an emphasis on producing high-impact stories for widespread dissemination.
Applicants must be full-time journalists or regular contributors working for media organizations in Thailand, as well as have a minimum of three years of experience and have a good level in spoken and written English.
The deadline has been extended to Dec. 1.
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Grants can cover legal aid, psychological and medical care for incidents directly related to threats and crises.
A rapid response committee set up by Internews will review applications for assistance within 24 hours.
Apply now.
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The Intercept Brasil offers a reporting grant for black journalists who want to investigate any topic and hold the powerful accountable.
Selected reporters will also receive mentorship and a weeklong online training on investigative journalism, digital security, fact-checking, editing and social media.
Candidates must submit a pitch for an original story that may have significant impact and cause real change. Five pitches will be chosen. Reporting should be completed in February.
The deadline is Dec. 11.
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The European Journalism Centre (EJC) is accepting pitches for the last round of the European Development Journalism Grants program.
EJC will award up to eight grants of EUR112,500 on average.
Projects must address one or more of the first six Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on one or more of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) as defined by the United Nations and/or their development relations with key European donor countries.
The deadline is Jan. 18, 2021.
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The Rainforest Journalism Fund (RJF) is organizing its next webinar on how to prepare and protect yourself when reporting in the field at 2 p.m. CET on Dec. 4 via Zoom.
The webinar will present tips and protocols to apply in order to minimize risks while reporting. The program will offer recommendations for reporters, their colleagues, guides and sources.
Any journalist is welcome to attend, but the webinar is specifically tailored to the needs of reporters covering the Congo Basin.
Sign up now.
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