Startup competition accepting entries [MENA]

Media entrepreneurs across the Arab world have an opportunity to take their projects to the next level.

The Arab Startup Competition is a yearly competition run by the MIT Enterprise Forum Pan Arab in three different tracks: ideas, startups and social entrepreneurship.

This year's award ceremony and conference will take place in April 2020.

Cash prizes will be awarded to three winning teams, who will benefit from a range of activities including training, mentorship, coaching, media exposure and networking opportunities.

Each team should have at least two members. The first, second and third prizes consist of  US$50,000, US$10,000 and US$5,000, respectively.

The deadline is Dec. 10.

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Grants for environmental reporting available [US]

Journalists can apply for grants of up to US$5,000 to support environmental reporting.

The Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) awards grants for public service reporting on the environment.

Proposals must focus on U.S. public lands. The funds may cover stipends and expenses such as travel, multimedia production, translation and more.

Both SEJ members and non-members are able to apply for the grants, as long as their work is within the journalism field. Non-members must pay a US$40 application fee.

The deadline is Nov. 15.

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Funds for Cross-border journalism program available [Europe, Central Asia]

Russian-speaking journalists, including freelancers, working in Russia, Eastern Europe, Baltic States, Caucasus and Central Asia with three to 17 years of experience can apply for this program.

"Perspectives," a joint initiative of the Robert Bosch Stiftung, the Fritt Ord Foundation and the Thomson Reuters Foundation, hosts the cross-border journalism project "Central Asia-mix."

This program includes workshops and fieldwork during which journalists will work in teams, developing cross-border projects. Participants may also undertake short research trips in Central Asia for a better understanding of issues in the region.

The selected candidates will receive funding and distance mentoring, in addition to participating in seminars.

The language of the program is Russian.

The deadline is Oct. 31.

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Bellagio residency program accepting entries [Worldwide]

Leaders in journalism and other disciplines are invited to apply for a residency program in 2020 and early 2021 in Italy.

The Bellagio Residency Program, sponsored by the Rockefeller Foundation, offers participants the opportunity to establish new connections and solve complex global issues. The program hosts residencies for scholars, creative artists and practitioners.

The Rockefeller Foundation seeks applicants with projects on issues that have a direct impact on the lives of poor and vulnerable populations around the world, including health, economic opportunity, urban resilience, food and agriculture, clean energy, the field of philanthropy, and innovation for development.

Residencies typically last four weeks, but applicants may request a shorter period.

Room and board are provided to all residents and their spouses/partners. Airfare is not included in the residency program; however, the foundation does have a limited travel assistance program based on the income of invited residents.

The deadline is Nov. 15.
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