Funds for investigative journalism available [Worldwide]

Investigative journalists can apply for a reporting grant.

The grants, sponsored by the Fund for Investigative Journalism, are intended to support investigative projects that break new ground and expose wrongdoing – such as corruption, malfeasance or misuse of power – in the public and private sectors.

The maximum award is US$10,000, which should cover out-of-pocket expenses such as travel costs, document collection and equipment rental. The first half of the grant is given once an application is approved and the second half is paid when the project is complete.

Proposals must come from U.S.-based reporters or international journalists whose stories have a U.S. angle, involving American citizens, government or businesses. Stories must be published in English.

Proposals must be submitted in English and include a detailed budget.

The next deadline to apply is May 7.

For more information, click here.

Flahertiana film festival accepting entries [Worldwide]

Filmmakers from around the world are invited to submit their work to an international film competition.

The International Documentary Film Festival Flahertiana is accepting entries for its 2018 contest. The festival, named in honor of American filmmaker Robert J. Flaherty, will take place Sept. 14 to 20 in Perm, Russia.

The winner of the best documentary prize will receive RUB250,000 (US$4,455). Winners of the best new subject award and best artistic solution award will each receive RUB75,000 (US$1,336). Directors can choose to receive their cash prizes in rubles, dollars or euros.

Entries must reflect the documentary style of Robert Flaherty and his film "Nanook of the North." Submissions in languages other than English should include English subtitles. All submissions must have been released after Jan. 1, 2017.

The festival will cover transport costs and three days of accommodation in Perm for directors whose documentaries are selected for the international competition.

The deadline to submit films is May 10.

For more information on how to enter, click here.

BBC journalism competition accepting entries [Africa]

Professional journalists with three to 10 years of experience can compete for this award.

The BBC is seeking individuals living and working in Africa, who combine strong journalism skills, on air flair and an exceptional talent in telling African stories for the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award.

The winner will receive a three-month training and development opportunity with the BBC in London, starting in early September 2018. 

The BBC will cover travel, accommodations and visa expenses, in addition to providing GBP2,000 per month and a one-off payment of GBP5,000.

The deadline is March 22.

For more information on how to enter, click here.

Journalism Award seeks entries [Worldwide]

Print, online and broadcast journalists can apply for an award.

The Cancer World Journalism Award seeks outstanding pieces of journalism that are changing the way people think about cancer.

The contest has four categories: patient and carer experience; research, science and treatment; policy, services and affordability; and prevention.

Works must have been published or broadcast between October 2016 and April 2018. Non-English entries must include an English translation.

Winners will receive EUR1,500 (US$1,835) in each category. The overall winner will attend the 2018 ECCO Summit in Vienna, Austria.

The deadline is May 1.

For more information on how to enter, click here.

Scholarship program for journalists available [Latin America]

Journalists, media specialists and students from member states of the Organization of the Ibero-American States can apply for a scholarship to undertake postgraduate studies in Spain.

The Carolina Foundation has launched its 2018-2019 graduate scholarship program. The program covers most of the enrollment fee, the round trip ticket from the place of residence of the fellow, a monthly stipend of EUR750 and medical insurance.

Those interested can apply for a scholarship to study a variety of journalism master's degrees, including sports journalism, data journalism, radio, television and multimedia journalism.

Applicants must have a strong academic or professional background as demonstrated by their resume.

The deadline is March 20.

For more information on how to apply (in Spanish), click here.

AFAC offers Grants for visual arts [MENA]

Visual journalists can apply for this program.

The Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (

AFAC) is accepting applications in the visual arts category as part of its 2018 general grants program. This year, AFAC has allocated a total of US$330,000 in grants.

The grant supports painting, sculpting, photography, installations, audio-video arts, publications and multimedia works of a contemporary and innovative nature. The program also supports exhibitions, visual arts book publications as well as art production.

Applications can be submitted in Arabic or English.

The deadline is May 1.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

AAJA organizes digital journalism competition [Asia]

Undergraduate students of all disciplines can submit works to a digital journalism student award.

The Asia chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA), with support from Google News Lab, is looking for the most creative work that tells continuing stories and issues of how the Asian society evolves in the physical and digital world. 

Contestants are encouraged to put “new ways of storytelling” into practice with a mixture of digital technology to tell stories that matter in the region. Works must be in English and have been produced between Jan. 1, 2017 and April 30, 2018.

The winner will receive US$1,000, complimentary admission to N3Con and an invitation to N3Con’s VIP networking event. The winner and runners-up also will receive a one-year AAJA student membership.

The deadline is April 30.

For more information on how to apply, click here. 

Facebook offers free webinar for local reporting [Worldwide]

Journalists interested in best practices in starting a topical Facebook group can register for this online course.

News University, the Poynter Institute e-learning project, is offering the course "Cultivating local news communities with Facebook groups" at 2 p.m. EST March 15.

Participants will learn why the recent changes to Facebook's newsfeed make groups so important; what they need to consider as they are setting up a group; ways to get their newsroom excited and involved in managing the group; how to be a host and build productive communities; and more.

The instructor is Hannah Wise, engagement editor at The Dallas Morning News.

This course is sponsored by Google News Lab, the American Press Institute and the Knight Foundation.

Registration is free and ongoing.

For more information on how to register, click here.

Registration for Visual storytelling workshop ongoing [US]

Journalists interested in visual storytelling can attend a workshop June 24 to 30 in Rochester, New York.

The Kalish Workshop is a training on visual communication across a variety of platforms, such as mobile, tablet, web and print. It was named after pioneering photo editor Stan Kalish.

Participants will work on how to establish narrative, select media mix (stills and/or video), post-production techniques and interactive storytelling in nonlinear editing. 

Applicants should have basic knowledge of Adobe Premiere and InDesign.

The cost to attend is US$850, but there are tuition scholarships and registration stipends available.

The deadline is April 1.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

Torcedores.com seeks journalists to cover 2018 FIFA World Cup [Brazil]

Budding journalists and students interested in sports journalism can apply.

Sports news site Torcedores.com seeks aspiring journalists to join its team to cover the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Candidates must first attend a free online course taught by journalist Marcelo Tas. The course is divided into three modules: how I became a journalist; journalism: ethics, techniques and tricks; and hands-on exercises and tips.

Twenty participants will be interviewed by Tas, who will select 10 journalists to compose the team.

Registration is free and ongoing. The course must be completed by March 24.

For more information on how to apply (in Portuguese) click here.