Grants for media, NGOs available [Kyrgyzstan]

Kyrgyz NGOs and associations that are working in the media sector, as well as independent media organizations, can apply for these grants.

The U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic are accepting proposals for the Media Small Grants Program.

The program supports local civil innovative strategies that contribute to strengthening regional security and stability; strengthening entrepreneurship and small business development initiatives; and supporting a more inclusive and accountable democracy.

The maximum grant award is US$50,000 and the average award is US$30,000 for projects that last up to 12 months.

The deadline is May 6.

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ANA Awards seeks reports of water issues [Brazil]

Journalists who report on water issues can compete for this award.

Brazil's National Water Agency (ANA, in Portuguese) organizes the ANA Awards to promote water security and sustainable use of water resources.

The contest has a journalism category for works that have been published or broadcast between July 1, 2017 and July 31, 2020.

The winners will receive the ANA Award trophy.

The deadline is July 31.

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Film Festival accepting entries [Worldwide]

Women filmmakers from around the world can submit short documentary, fiction and animated films to this festival.

The International Women’s Film Festival "KIN" ("woman" in Armenian), organized by the Legal Gender Cultural Foundation LIZA, will take place Nov. 9 to 13 in Yerevan, Armenia.

The festival is looking for films that address issues related to women’s rights and gender problems.

There are two award categories: best film and special prize.

Competitive films must have been produced in last two years and include English subtitles.

The deadline is July 1.

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American Copy Editors Society hosts webinars [Worldwide]

Anyone can sign up to access these webinars. 

The American Copy Editors Society has announced that all its webinars will be available to members and non-members at no cost through July 31.

Past webinars include "Technically speaking: Exploring the world of technical editing," "Headlines that work: how to capture readers’ attention on any platform," "Talk the talk: Presenting at conferences," "What’s new in style" and more. 

The organization is also planning to host additional webinars, such as "Checking consistency: How to use PerfectIt for faster and better results (for beginners)" at 4 p.m. EDT on May 7 and "Engaged style guides: Co-creating standards with your community" at 4 p.m. EDT on May 27. 

Non-members can access past webinars and sign up for upcoming webinars with the code “Summer Comp100.”

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Richard J. Margolis Award focuses on social justice journalism [US]

Journalists whose projects reflect a concern for social justice can apply for this award.

The Richard J. Margolis Award is given annually to a journalist or essayist who has combined humor and wisdom to address social issues.

The winner will receive a US$5,000 prize, along with a one-month residency at Blue Mountain Center, a writers and artists colony in Blue Mountain Lake, New York.

The award was created by family and friends of Richard J. Margolis, a journalist, essayist and poet who brought light to hardships faced by subgroups including migrant farm workers, the elderly and Native Americans.

The deadline is July 1.

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IJP offers Fellowship [MENA]

Journalists ages 21 to 37 across the Middle East and proficient in German or English can apply for this fellowship.

The Internationale Journalisten-Programme (IJP) seeks to foster relations between Germany and Middle Eastern region giving young journalists the opportunity to spend two months in a Berlin-based media, working as correspondents for their outlets back home.

The fellowship is scheduled to begin Oct. 29 with an introductory seminar in Berlin.

Selected candidates will receive EUR4,000 (US$4,329), which should cover airfares, transportation, accommodation and meals.

The deadline is June 15.

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Vacancy : CNN Business seeks news desk editor [China]

Experienced business journalists can apply for this position in Hong Kong.

CNN Business is hiring a newsdesk editor to enhance its digital coverage of Asia, focusing on technology, markets and economy, transportation, consumer business and media.

Candidates must demonstrate strong writing and reporting skills as well as an ability to edit articles. Experience reporting and writing for a global digital publication is also required.

Apply now.

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CASW offers writing competition [US]

Journalists ages 30 and younger who cover scientific issues can apply for the Evert Clark/Seth Payne Award.

The Council for the Advancement of Science Writing (CASW) created the award to encourage young science writers by recognizing outstanding reporting and writing in any field of science.

Works must have been published between July 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020.

Both freelancers and staff writers are eligible. Science writing includes, but is not limited to, writing in the biological, physical, environmental, computer and space sciences, along with technology, mathematics, health and science policy. 

The winner will receive US$1,000 and expenses to attend ScienceWriters2020 in Colorado.

The deadline is June 30.

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Business journalism fellowship available [Worldwide]

Journalists with at least five years of experience can apply for a fellowship.

The McGraw Center for Business Journalism at the City University of New York's Craig Newmark School of Journalism offers a fellowship program to support in-depth coverage of business and the global economy.

The fellowship provides editorial and financial support to journalists who need the time and resources to tackle complex, time-consuming stories.

The program is accepting applications for in-depth text, video or audio pieces. Fellows will receive grants of US$5,000 a month for one to three months.

Reporters and editors working at news organizations, as well as freelancers, may apply. International journalists are also eligible as long as their reporting is completed in English and targeted to a U.S. media outlet and audience.

The application deadline is July 10.

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Registration ongoing for online journalism workshop [Spain, Latin America]

Young journalists and recent graduates with no professional experience can sign up for this online training.

Spain's CTXT magazine will offer a journalism workshop May 7, 14, 21 and 28.

The workshop will consist of four modules: classic journalism, digital journalism, covering feminism and climate change, and street journalism.

The cost of the workshop is EUR160. There is a limited number of scholarships for recent graduates with no professional experience, who will pay EUR30 on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Registration is ongoing until spots are filled.

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