All Hear September 2024

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Welcome (back) to All Hear, the Everything List for Audio Opportunities.

This month I’ve come across lots of exciting events. There’s the RESONATE festival in Virginia (where I’ll be hosting an In The Dark listening event - details to come next week), plus loads of great U.K. based events — the XMTR Festival in St. Leonards, the Tremula Festival in Brighton, and the International Women’s Podcasting Festival in London.

This month’s Spotlight is our first from Australia: The Jesse Cox Audio Fellowship — funding and mentorship support for aspiring makers to create feature-length audio stories for All The Best.

All Hear is free and always will be because I believe this resource should be accessible. If you believe in that too and would like to show your support you can buy me a coffee or donate to Transom.

Talia x

For this month’s Spotlight, I spoke to Mel Bakewell and Phoebe Adler Ryan from All The Best about The Jesse Cox Audio Fellowship for emerging Australian audio makers.

International

Médiamig Program - an initiative to improve media coverage of migration issues in Côte d’Ivoire, Jordan, Lebanon, Madagascar, Senegal and Tunisia. Organisations can be international or local, as long as they have: experience in one of the above countries, experience in the field of media and migration, a capacity to maintain a close dialogue with local associations and organisations, and a capacity to lead major projects. To be eligible, the average annual budget of the project should not amount to more than 70% of the annual resources (averaged over the last three years). Agence Française de Développement (AFD) has between €300,000 and €550,000 available for funding. The project can be in any media format (press, television, national radio or community, digital, etc.), whether one-off (an article, a documentary, a broadcast, a report, an information campaign, etc.) or recurring (a documentary series, a web series, a podcast, etc.). The project can be distributed via any preferred methods (areas, languages, target audiences, etc.).

The deadline is 20th September.

Internationales Digitalkunst Festival Call for Works - an invitation for international artists to present their works in three categories: Fixed Digital Media, Performance Art and Music Performance & Sound Art. Selected artists will have the opportunity to either show an existing project or receive a commission to develop a new one. Projects should involve digital or analogue technology in some way and be related (but not limited) to urban landscape, city sonification, diversification, sustainability and digital transformation. For sound art applicants can be solo artists and small groups, work should be maximum 45 minutes, and the projects can be indoor or outdoor. There is a performance or commission fee (unspecified). Travel cost and accommodation are negotiable.

The deadline is 20th September, 11:59 pm CET.

IRE Freelance Fellowship - awards for freelance journalists by the Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) for project proposals which demonstrate impact, breadth and significance. Proposals that deal with whistleblowers, business ethics or privacy issues will be given priority. The fellowship is international but work must be primarily published or broadcast in the U.S. They provide funding for a long-term project (up to $4000) and a short-term project (up to $2000); both awards come with a one-year IRE membership. Previous projects have included podcasts.

The deadline was 23rd September, 11:59 pm CT.

Rose D’or - an award for excellence and achievement in international TV and audio. The Audio category includes scripted or unscripted original podcasts, audio-first books and radio shows. Entries are accepted from producers, platforms, distributors and/or performers. There is also a Lifetime Achievement Award, for a personality who has made an outstanding and extensive contribution to the world of entertainment, which includes audio. Entries cost €199. For non-English audio entries, entrants must submit a video with corresponding English subtitles. 

The deadline is 23rd September, 11:59 pm GMT.

FRONTIERS Science Journalism Residency - a 3- to 5-month residency for international science journalists to develop independent journalism at a host research institution located in an EU Member State or a country associated with the EU’s Horizon Europe Programme. The residency proposals are expected to focus on ongoing frontier research projects and involve scientists working at the forefront of knowledge, in any scientific domain. Applicants can be working with diverse media formats and at various stages of their careers. 

The deadline is 25th September.

Manuel Chaves Nogales International Journalism Award - a competition for international journalists and photojournalists who create Spanish-language pieces that capture daily realities, offering insights gained from on-the-ground efforts to observe, listen and report on issues relevant to the public, with a strong ethical commitment. Their accepted categories are: print or digital media, radio, television and photography. Each winner receives €6000.

The deadline is 27th September.

Short Cuts Open Pitching Round - Short Cuts is a BBC Radio 4 programme and podcast produced by Falling Tree Productions. Each episode is around 30 minutes long, filled with short form documentary pieces which are between 30 seconds and ten minutes. You can pitch to produce one of these short pieces. This round, they are open to pitches of the following themes: Christmas - joyful, festive stories, tender heartbreakers, snow, true stories that deserve to be Christmas movies; Midnight - documentaries and works of sound art centered around midnight / after darkness falls; Lost Futures - audio that looks to past imaginations to explore our relationship with the future; Nourish / Feast - delicious short works that grow from our relationship with food, recipes, cooking. Sideways interpretations of the theme are very welcome. If none of those themes resonate you can pitch them any piece. International applicants are welcome but pieces must be understandable to an English-speaking audience. They offer £700 per piece, which is calculated as £230 a day for three days of work. Email shortcuts [at] fallingtree [dot] co [dot] uk to get on their mailing list for the next pitch call out.

The deadline is 29th September, 11:59 pm BST.

Mediengeist 3.0 Media Literacy Hackathon - intensive training, mentorship and funding for bloggers, activists, journalists, artists and others to create projects that counter destructive narratives, fakes, and misinformation regarding Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It doesn’t specify whether it’s international or not. Three winners will be granted UAH60,000 to develop their projects. Possible topics include media literacy and countering disinformation.

The deadline is 30th September. 11:59 pm EEST.

UNCA Awards for Journalists - an international competition for the best print, broadcast (TV & Radio) and online, web-based media coverage of the United Nations, UN agencies, and field operations. There are two audio-relevant categories: The Ricardo Ortega Memorial Prize — for broadcast media coverage of the UN and UN agencies — and The Prince Albert II of Monaco and UNCA Global Prize for Climate Change — for print and broadcast media that cover climate change with a particular focus on its impacts on oceans and its biodiversity, and the effects of sea level rise for Small Islands Developing States. Entries can be submitted in any of the official UN languages (English, French, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, and Russian), but NOTE: a written transcript in English or French is necessary.

The deadline is 30th September.

Sound Walk September Awards - free-to-enter international awards for those composing audio, listening, and sound walks. A sound walk is any walk that focuses on listening to the environment, with, or without, use of technology, or adds to the experience through the use of sound or voice. This can include a scripted or choreographed score or work that has additional audio elements. Work can include a variety of formats, approaches, and subjects, from a wide range of creative disciplines, including arts, heritage and history, health and wellbeing, social practices, journalism, performance, literature and theatre, ecology, tourism, and more. Any sound walks submitted to the walk · listen · create website in 2023 or 2024 are eligible. Winners receive €500 and honourable mentions receive €200.

The deadline is 30th September.

Rijksakademie - a call out for international artists to develop their work over one- or two-year periods in Amsterdam. They host a multi-disciplinary, experimental and critically engaged artist community. Residents are supported with a studio, a work budget and a stipend and benefit from an array of opportunities for exchange, including peer-to-peer dialogue and visits from a wide range of leading art professionals. They provide a stipend €14,000 (NOTE: confusingly, the participation fee for all resident artists is €1875 each year) and a working budget of €2500 per year. There is no prerequisite for education, but applicants who have finished a B.A. or M.A. must have finished their education at least two years before applying and have had at least 2-3 years of independent professional practice before starting a residency at the Rijksakademie. There are no age limits, but they recommend artists under 26 years old to wait some years before applying for a residency. Sound is an accepted discipline. Applicants must understand and speak English. 

The deadline is 1st October, 11:59 pm CET.

RØDE Creator of the Year Awards - free-to-enter international awards for podcasters and creators who have used RØDE products to make their work. You can enter a total of one time in a single category. Categories include interview, journalism, comedy and other thematic ones. They also have two special awards that entrants are automatically enrolled in, Creator of the Year wins (with a $20,000 cash prize plus equipment) and Emerging Creator of the Year ($10,000 plus equipment, for people whose channel was launched in 2023 or 2024. If you are shortlisted for the category awards there is a two week period of public voting, and the winners receive $5000. They require a serial number for confirmation of the RØDE product used. Non-English entries are accepted: “RØDE’s panel of expert judges consists of a diverse cross-section of cultural backgrounds, with a range of different primary languages spoken.” They do not accept applications from residents of North Korea, Russia, Iran, Syria and Libya.

The deadline is 1st October, midnight BST.

Duke University Archive of Documentary Arts Collection Awards - an archive collection which seeks to preserve and acquire collections of intentionally created narratives and bodies of work that document a broad range of human experience. They offer a $3500 honorarium plus additional production support, if needed. Their key areas of interest are: Activism and Justice, Faith Communities, Human Environmental Impacts, Labour and Work, Lives of Marginalised Communities and War on Camera. Submittors maintain the intellectual property for the piece. The awards accept multiple media types, including audio. They accept pieces ranging from shorts at 15 minutes to feature length around 90 minutes. They collect both historical and contemporary work, so you can submit work that was completed years ago.

The deadline is 1st October.

The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism (Fall) - a fellowship for experienced journalists (freelance or staff) in any medium to produce deeply reported enterprise and investigative stories that delve into economic, financial or business issues across a wide array of subjects. They provide grants of up to $15,000 along with editorial support. Applicants must have at least five years professional experience in journalism. International applicants are welcome but the stories must be published in English in a U.S. media outlet. 

The deadline is 6th October.

Rose D’or Latinos - an award for excellence and achievement for Spanish and Portuguese-language TV and audio. The Audio category includes scripted or unscripted original podcasts, audiobooks and radio shows. Entries are accepted from producers, platforms, distributors and/or performers. There is also a Lifetime Achievement Award, for a personality who has made an outstanding and extensive contribution to the world of Spanish or Portuguese entertainment, which includes audio. For audio, entries cost €150. The programmes must have been first broadcast for an Spanish or Portuguese speaking audience. NOTE: For non-Spanish audio entries, entrants must submit a video with corresponding Spanish or English subtitles. 

The deadline is 7th October, 11:59 pm EDT.

JournalismAI Innovation Challenge - grants for 35 international small and medium-sized news organisations (10-200 personnel) that are already exploring the possibilities of AI technologies to experiment and implement solutions to enhance and improve journalistic systems and processes using AI technologies. 10 ideas will receive $250,000 each, and 25 ideas will receive $50,000 each. Eligible applicants must have a verifiable digital presence (such as a website primarily providing journalistic content) and have been in full operation – and active with recent content – for at least 12 months preceding the call for applications. Eligible ideas will use AI to focus and develop solutions for these thematic areas: help fight misinformation and disinformation; experiment with new formats to engage new and existing audiences across mobile, video, audio; identify ways to grow subscriptions and support diverse forms of revenue. Applications are expected in English.

The deadline is 10th October.

Chicago Booth’s Journalists in Residence Program - a fellowship for international journalists working in any medium, which aims to shape the next generation of leaders in business reporting. Applicants should have some years of media experience, be proficient in English, and have an interest in deepening their knowledge and understanding of political economy. The programme includes exclusive seminars, opportunities to study with Chicago Booth’s faculty, and the chance to network with colleagues from around the world. They offer: reimbursement for economy-class airfare to/from Chicago and SEVIS and visa application fees; a stipend of $14,000 to cover living expenses over the 12-week programme (subject to tax withholding of up to 14 percent for international participants); training in business fundamentals; participation in seminars and workshops at Chicago Booth and across the university; an opportunity to write for the ProMarket publication; opportunities to collaborate with Booth faculty, students, and fellow programme participants.

The deadline is 13th October.

Shireen Abu Akleh Prize - a €5000 award to recognise the courage and commitment of women journalists globally regardless of their nationalities, working languages, or media platforms. Candidates must hold a professional press card or similar recognised professional accreditation. They may be nominated by themselves, their media organisations, or third-party endorsements, accompanied by detailed descriptions of their journalistic contributions.

The deadline is 15th October.

SmallAudioArt Window Call Out - every other month SmallAudioArt will issue a prompt inviting international artists to create audio pieces exploring themes of belonging and identity through everyday objects found around a home. This month’s prompt invites you to create a short piece about a window (yours or somebody else's). The window can be special or ordinary, symbolic or real. The suggested length is up to ten minutes. Send your pieces, along with any questions, to mcindoephoebe [at] gmail [dot] com. There is no fee for participation.

The deadline is 15th October.

BEA Scholarships in Broadcasting & Electronic Media - The Broadcast Education Association (BEA) administers annual scholarships to honour broadcasters and the entire electronic media profession. Scholarships are awarded to students at BEA member institutions (with some exceptions). There are various awards, between $1000 and $4000 for the next academic year.

The deadline is 16th October.

Braunschweig Projects Residency Programme - a 12-month fellowship for international young artists in the fields of fine art and sound art to work on a project in the immediate vicinity of HBK Braunschweig University of Art in Germany. Successful applicants will be integrated into the university by a mentor. They provide €1400 per month. They provide subsidised accommodation which costs €150 per month. There will also be an allowance for project and travel costs. Scholarship holders have to live at HBK for at least eight months during the lecture period in the summer and winter semesters. Applications can be in German or English.

The deadline is 18th October, 11:59 pm CET.

Radiophrenia Open Call - a Scottish arts radio station is looking for sound and radio works from international makers for their upcoming broadcasts beginning in March 2025. It is unpaid. They are asking for “soundscapes, spoken word pieces, radio experiments, found sound, innovative approaches to drama and documentary, and radical and challenging new programme ideas.” It is intended primarily for existing works, but artists local to Glasgow can also propose live studio performances. All radio works and programme ideas should be submitted either as completed pieces (for existing works) or as a written proposal (for live shows). Existing pieces can be any duration, but shorter works will be compiled into longer shows. They welcome submissions in all languages, but non-English language pieces should be accompanied by a translation or detailed summary of the content.

The deadline is 20th October.

The Webbys - international awards for “excellence on the internet.” They have a podcast category honouring exceptional work in podcasts and audio, including Shows, Individual Episodes, Limited-Series & Specials, and Features. Podcast categories include Best Co-Hosts, Best Indie Podcast, Business, History, News & Politics, and Best Creator or Influencer Series. Prices range from $215 to $665 depending on the deadline and the type of work. Student work can be entered in all categories is $90 ($85 early bird). Non-English podcasts must be dubbed or subtitled into English with videos.

The early deadline is 25th October. The final deadline is 20th December.

Sport Podcast Awards - an international recognition of podcasts about sports. There are 23 categories, including Diverse Voices and Best Equality and Social Impact categories. The applications are short listed and then winners are decided by public vote. Each entry costs $150 or free for independent podcasters.

The deadline is 27th October.

Mawred Production Awards Program - an initiative supporting young artists and writers below the age of 35 from the Arab region — whether residing in it or in the diaspora — by offering production grants in the following disciplines: Literature, Visual Arts, Music & Sound Art, Performing Arts, and Cinema. Grants are awarded up to €8500. For Music & Sound Art they fund the creation and recording of music albums, experimental music/sound projects, sound installations, live concerts, and music-related visuals. The application must be completed entirely in Arabic, apart from the fields that require English.

The deadline is 31st October, 4 pm EEST.

Binaural Nodar Open Call for Artist Residencies - Binaural Nodar — annual artist residency programmes in sound and media arts — is looking for projects from rural-based artists (I think internationally) that can address and express themes related to youth in rural contexts. Projects could explore: old memories of childhood and youth experiences; forms of recreational sociability in the past and today; rural youth and social difference; rural youth and their relationship with craft knowledge; the experience of urban youth in rural settings; rural landscapes and the development of young people’s self-esteem. The artist residencies will last two weeks and take place during four alternative periods, in the spring and autumn of 2025 and 2026.. The organisation will cover the costs of accommodation, meals and travel in the region, as well as paying each selected project an artist fee of €500.

The deadline is 31st October.

Marŝarto Awards - free-to-enter awards recognise exceptional walking art (excluding sound walks). Work can include a variety of formats, approaches, and subjects, from a wide range of creative disciplines, including arts, heritage and history, health and wellbeing, social practices, journalism, performance, literature and theatre, ecology, tourism, and more. Any walking piece submitted to the walk · listen · create website in 2023 or 2024 are eligible. Winners receive €500 and honourable mentions receive €200.

The deadline is 31st October.

Global Media Competition on Labour Migration - a competition open to international professional and student journalists producing fair and balanced media reports on labour migration. Pieces are accepted in the following formats: written press, photo essay, multimedia, podcast, video or radio. A submission in any language is welcome, as long as there is an English, French or Spanish translation. Students are allowed to submit a published or unpublished piece. Winners can choose between a cash prize of $1200 in the professional category and $500 in the student category, or a paid fellowship to participate in an online ITC-Turin fair recruitment or forced labour or labour migration course in 2025.

The deadline is 31st October. 11:59 pm CEST.

The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program - a federally funded, 5-month international exchange programme for mid-career democracy activists, scholars, civil society leaders, and journalists to explore new ideas, undertake individual research, and share best practices. Applicants must possess a doctorate (a Ph.D. or academic equivalent) and be proficient in English. Fellows will spend five months in residence at the National Endowment for Democracy in Washington, D.C., in order to undertake independent research on democracy in a particular country or region, focusing on the political, social, economic, legal, or cultural aspects of democratic development. The fellowship will involve seminars, roundtables, field trips, and other events. Each fellow receives a monthly stipend (unspecified) for living expenses, plus basic health insurance and round trip travel to and from Washington, D.C. One of the recent fellows was a radio journalist.

The deadline is 1st November, 5 pm ET.

James T. Grady - James H. Stack Award - an international award to recognise, encourage, and stimulate outstanding reporting on chemistry which increases the American public's knowledge and understanding. The prize is $5000 and up to $2500 for travel expenses to the awards presentation. They accept multiple media, including radio and online.

The deadline is 1st November.

AIPS Sport Media Awards - a free-to-enter international award for sports journalism. They have a category for Audio. First place prize for all categories is $8000, second place is $3000 and third place is $2000. They also have a Young Reporters Award (for those born on or after 1st January 1995) which is split into several categories, including one for Broadcasting, which allows for audio submissions. The prize for the Young Reporters Award is a scholarship in a major international sports event. All languages are accepted, as long as there is an English transcript.

The deadline is 4th November, 10 pm CET.

Chevening Scholarship - full funding for yearlong Master’s degrees at leading U.K. universities for international students from eligible countries or territories (which you can find here). The scholarship covers tuition fees, visa applications, vaccinations (where necessary), travel to and from the country of residence, an arrival allowance, a departure allowance, and personal living stipend. Applicants must: hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies you for a U.K. master’s programme; have at least two years of work experience; apply to three different eligible U.K. university courses and have received an unconditional offer from one; return to their country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after the award has ended.

The deadline is 5th November, 12 pm GMT.

The MSU Museum CoLab Studio Blurred Realities Open Call - an invitation for bold and innovative proposals from international artists, designers, scientists, engineers, psychologists, gamers, researchers, performers, storytellers, activists, musicians and students for a programme or event that correlates with the MSU Museum’s upcoming exhibition, “Blurred Realities.” The exhibition and public programming series will delve into contemporary questions that challenge our perception and understanding of what is real and authentic. In an era of new and evolving technology, “Blurred Realities” seeks to explore real and surrogate objects and media, authenticity and deception, and information and disinformation. They seek proposals that explore the line between imaginative storytelling, authenticity, and manipulative information, grounded in the intersection of art, science, and ethics. Projects are funded for up to $3000 for production costs.

The deadline is 15th November.

Ambies - international awards for excellence in audio. There are 28 categories, including a Best DIY Podcast, for any podcast with a budget of $500 or less per month, and Best Indie Podcast for self-financed projects by individuals or production teams of less than five. Only English-language entries are accepted, except in the new Best Spanish Language Narrative Podcast (Fiction or Nonfiction) category. Early bird entries cost $150 for members of The Podcast Academy and $200 for non-members, and regular deadlines cost an additional $50. 

The regular deadline is 22nd November.

United States

P&T Knitwear Free Recording Sessions - P&T Knitwear, a recording studio in the Lower East Side in New York, is offering free studio bookings up to three times a month. Their studio is located at 180 Orchard Street. Email: sam [at] ptknitwear [dot] com for more information.

The deadline is rolling.

Simon and June Li Leadership Transformation Fellowship - support for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) journalists in the acceleration of their media leadership and entrepreneurial journeys by covering the cost of external leadership programmes. Applicants to the Fellowship will apply to programmes such as Columbia’s Sulzberger Executive Leadership Program, CUNY’s Executive Program in News Innovation and Leadership, and Poynter’s Media T​​ransformation Challenge. Fellowships are awarded contingent on acceptance to the applicant’s programme.

The deadline is rolling.

Connecticut Artist Fellowship Grants - recognition and funding support for Connecticut-based artists from any discipline to pursue new work and advance their artistic careers. They have three grants: Artistic Excellence ($5000), Artist Fellowship ($3000) and Emerging Recognition ($1000). The programme provides relatively unrestricted funding and peer recognition to support the creation of new works of art. Funds can be used for many things, including: self-compensation; purchasing supplies/equipment; hiring or employing people to support the creation of work; pursuing opportunities/projects that will further artistic development; attending conferences, residencies, workshops; studio improvements and workspace rental. Applicants must be 18+.

The deadline is 20th September.

FIJ Seed Grants - The Fund for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) offers seed grants of up to $2500 to cover the expenses of preliminary investigative reporting such as open-records requests and initial reporting trips. The grants are primarily for freelance journalists and those who are not in full-time staff roles at a media outlet. Journalists must be U.S. based or working on a story with a very strong U.S. angle. Journalists who receive seed funding can apply for full grants (up to $10,000) once they conduct the preliminary reporting and secure a commitment from a media outlet to publish or broadcast the story. Pitches for radio stories and podcasts are welcome.

The next deadline is 20th September.

The Chauncey Bailey Journalist of Color Investigative Reporting Fellowship - a yearlong programme aimed at supporting a U.S. based journalist of colour for a career in investigative reporting. Applicants should have at least three years of post-college work experience, and should be currently working as a journalist (at a news organisation or as an independent). To apply, applicants must propose a well-developed project. The fellowship includes mentorship, a bootcamp, as well as free tickets, accommodation and travel for NICAR and IRE conferences.

The deadline is 21st September, 11:59 pm CT.

The David Nyhan Prize for Public Policy Journalism - a recognition of the U.S. based journalists working in any medium who illuminate the stories behind politics and policy making. This year the Nyhan Prize will offer two awards: one for achievement in public policy journalism (with a $4000 prize), and one for emerging talents (for early career and student journalists who show great early success, potential, and drive, with a $1000 prize). There is no set age or experience cut off for either category, however emerging talent nominees will usually have less than 10 years of experience in journalism, and career award nominees will generally have more than 10 years’ experience, but these are not hard and fast divisions. Applicants can be working for any type of organisation, including freelancers and self-employed journalists. Work must be in English, or with a provided translation.

The deadline is 23rd September, 11:59 pm ET.

Sovas Voice Art Awards - a competition hosted by The Society of Voice Arts and Sciences (SOVAS) for media work which uses the human voice as a primary element for communicating. International entries are accepted, but submissions must be in “English, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese, African English, Japanese and Mandarin.” Some specific categories also allow pieces in German, Italian, Hindi and French. It costs between $126 and $160 for independents and $135 and $170 for companies (depending on membership status and deadline).

The regular deadline is 25th September.

WBUR Newsroom Fellowship - a yearlong, in-person role in the WBUR newsroom for journalists eager to pursue a career in public media. Applicants should be recent graduates or early-career journalists who are ambitious, hold a passion for public radio, are looking to build reporting and production skills, and have a demonstrated experience with and commitment to advancing issues of underrepresented voices in public radio. The fellowship provides hands-on training in every aspect of public media journalism. Fellows are active members of the newsroom, involved in the production of news at every level – from morning editorial meetings to field reporting, to story mixing and publishing. Fellows will receive a salary of $55,000 along with healthcare and other Boston University benefits. The fellowship will run from January through December 2025.

The deadline is 27th September.

NPF’s Annual Journalism Awards - awards and fellowships recognising excellence by U.S. based journalists. They have several awards for those working in any media format:

The Wounded Warrior Project Award - for excellence in coverage of veterans, with two $5000 prizes, one for work appearing in a large media outlet and one for work appearing in a small or regional outlet.

The Benjamin C. Bradlee Editor of the Year Award - for any editor at a local or national news organisation, with a $5000 prize.

The Everett McKinley Dirksen Award - for distinguished reporting of congress; with a $5000 prize.

The Innovative Storytelling Award - for digital journalism of the highest quality that reinvents the way stories are told, with a $5000 prize.

The Feddie Reporting Award - for outstanding coverage of federal laws or regulations and their effect on local communities, with a $5000 prize.

The Hinrich Foundation Award - for Distinguished Reporting on Trade, with a $10,000 prize.

The AARP Award for Excellence in Journalism on Aging - with a $5000 prize.

The deadlines are 30th September.

The Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust Grant - funding for Maine arts and culture organisations that want to elevate the diverse and rich cultural heritage of Maine, preserve history and/or conduct environmental initiatives. Proposals may be for operating support or specific projects and may be of local or statewide benefit. The overarching interest of the Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust is to connect people and places through the arts, culture and the natural environment in Maine. Up to $20,000 in grant funding may be requested. 

The deadline is 1st October.

Oregon Humanities Community Storytelling Fellowship - an opportunity for Oregonian storytellers who belong to communities that are underrepresented in Oregon media to share stories from their communities.  Applicants can be working in any medium (print, audio, video, comics, photography, and more). Each fellow receives $5000 to support the creation of true stories — journalism, creative nonfiction, video, audio, and other media. Each fellow will work with a mentor who is experienced in their medium in addition to an editor from the Oregon Humanities staff. Three fellowships are reserved for storytellers living in rural communities.

The deadline is 1st October.

LA County Arts OCP Grantseekers Program - funding to assist and strengthen LA-based nonprofit arts organisations to provide quality arts services that enrich the lives of Los Angeles County residents. The services should positively impact residents, neighborhoods, and communities by providing direct access and increased opportunities for quality arts activities and programming. The funding ranges from $7500 - $250,000.

The deadline is 1st October, 11:59 pm PT.

Arts Delaware Artist Opportunity Grant - financial support for unique professional and artistic development and presentation opportunities for Delaware-based artists. Examples of financed activities include: materials to complete work for a specific show or programme; the cost to rent a facility for a performance; study with a master for a specified period of time. Evaluation criteria include: anticipated impact on the artist’s work or career; financial feasibility and need; marketing plans; and uniqueness of the opportunity. Applicants can request up to 80% of the opportunity cost not to exceed $1000. Applicants must be: residents of Delaware for at least one year at the time of application; over the age of 18; and not enrolled in a degree-granting program. They have quarterly deadlines.

The next deadline is 1st October, 11:59 pm PT.

This American Life Fellowship (Spring) - This American Life offers two paid six-month production fellowships each year, based in their New York City office. Their fellows earn around $6250 a month, before taxes, and benefits include health insurance and relocation reimbursement. The internship starts in January 2025. Applicants must be authorised to work in the U.S.

The deadline is 1st October, 11:59 pm ET.

AHCJ U.S. Health System Reporting Fellowship - funding for mid-career, U.S. based working journalists to maintain their regular employment while working on a major project related to the U.S. healthcare system at the local, regional and/or national level. The fellowship takes place over a 12-month calendar year. Applicants should have several years’ experience in health reporting. Fellows will pursue the projects with the support of their newsrooms or arranged outlets, which commit to publish or air the work. Guidance is provided by AHCJ mentors through customised seminars on health care systems, conference calls and email consultations. The fellowship covers the cost of attending the seminars and the annual AHCJ conference, as well as a $2500 project allowance to defray the cost of field reporting, health data analysis and other project-related research. In addition, fellows will receive a $5000 fellowship award upon the successful completion of the project. Previous fellows have included radio journalists.

The final deadline is 4th October.

AHCJ International Health Study Fellowships - an opportunity for experienced U.S. based, working journalists to pursue a story or project comparing a facet of the U.S. healthcare system to that of another country. This fellowship allows highly experienced journalists to maintain their regular employment while working to evaluate a key component of the healthcare system, a health outcome, access, performance, providers, efficiency or other focal point over a six-month period. Applicants should have at least 10 years’ experience as professional journalists, preferably with strong experience covering health care policy and delivery at the national or regional level. This year, the focus will be on European countries (preference for France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland or United Kingdom) in comparison with the U.S. healthcare system. Fellows will pursue the projects with the support of their newsrooms or arranged outlets, which commit to publish or air the work. They offer: training and mentoring, travel to, and lodging and meals, in New York for a seminar, travel to a European country agreed upon with fellowship leaders, lodging in that country, reasonable transit focused on reporting within that country and a meal/incidental expenses stipend for the entire period; travel to, and lodging in, London for a seminar and a meal/incidental expenses stipend (unspecified). Previous recipients have included radio journalists.

The deadline is 4th October.

The American Antiquarian Society Fellowships for Creative and Performing Artists and Writers - 4-week residential fellowships for historical research by artists, writers, film makers, journalists, and other people whose goals are to produce imaginative works dealing with pre-twentieth-century American history, literature, and culture. The fellowships will provide the recipients with the opportunity for a period of uninterrupted research, reading, and collegial discussion at the Society, located in Worcester, Massachusetts. They offer a stipend of $2000. Fellowship projects may include podcasts, from a long list of other accepted media. The fellowship will take place from December to January. Work should be aimed at the general public, rather than academic audiences. Fellows are selected on the basis of the appropriateness of the proposed study to the Society’s collections.

The deadline is 5th October.

The Bill Lane Center for the American West Media Fellowships - a 3-month fellowship supporting journalism that examines a crucial aspect of the American West, its land, its people, its history, and the impact of the forces that power its economies. AThey offer a “modest honorarium” is offered (unspecified but last year it was $5000 for three months’ work). Applicants should have ties to a news organisation which will guarantee serious consideration of publishing the work. All kinds of media are accepted, including radio and online.

The deadline is 14th October.

MIT Environmental Solutions Journalism Fellowships (Spring) - a 4-month non-residential programme for U.S.-based freelance and staff journalists associated with U.S. based local/regional newsrooms to develop a high-impact news project that reports on how climate change and/or the shift to a low-carbon economy relates to local communities and regions, in a way that centres local messengers, values, and priorities. They offer: a multi-day virtual workshop where Fellows will connect with MIT climate scientists, earth modelling researchers, political scientists, energy economists, and others; access to an editor to support project structure and packaging; training on using MIT’s extensive resources; twice a month virtual cohort meetings; republication of the project through MIT and partner channels; and stipends of $10,000 plus up to $5000 for qualified expenses such as travel, multimedia development and hosting an event. Newsrooms can include newspapers, news magazines, broadcast stations, digital news outlets, and investigative journalism organisations. The fellowships start in January 2025.

The deadline is 14th October, 2 pm ET.

Alaska Humanities Forum Stories Grants - $10,000 funding for projects from Alaska-based nonprofit organisations or federally recognised tribal governments who want to build a more inclusive narrative of Alaska’s past, present and future by amplifying stories that have been underrecognised or excluded from the public discourse. Examples of projects they fund include oral histories, podcasts, and other audio projects. 

The deadline is 15th October.

Maine Humanities Arts and Humanities Grants - up to $1000 of funding for organisations in Maine that present stories and cultural expressions of the state, its communities, and its people. Projects must include both arts and humanities components. Applicant organisations should be serving and/or led by members of communities traditionally under-resourced in the arts and humanities. Humanities programmes and projects can take many forms, such as exhibitions, conferences, film/video productions, podcasts/radio shows, discussions, performances framed by interpretation. If organisations do not have 501c3 status they should apply with a fiscal sponsor.

The deadline is 22nd October.

Arizona Artist Opportunity Grant - funding of between $500 and $1500 for Arizona-based artists at any stage of their careers who are looking to expand their artistic entrepreneurship, develop new skills or introduce their work to new audiences. Applicants must be 18+ and a resident of Arizona. 

The deadline is 24th October, 11:59 pm MST.

Squeaky Wheel Workspace Residency (Spring) - 2-week, self-directed residencies for U.S. based artists and researchers working on media arts projects who are seeking resources, time, and support for ongoing projects or the creation of new work. They offer a $900 stipend, up to $300 in artist fees, accommodation, up to $400 in travel support for non-local residents, and up to $900 optional financial assistance for childcare and/or disability support. Previous residents have worked on nonfiction and documentary films, video games, curatorial research, critical essays, experimental film, media art installations, performances, sound work, and more. They offer an Artist Residency (for creating work) or Researcher Residency (for scholarly research related to media projects). Residents are expected to work around 30 hours/week on their projects, and to take part in two public events, as well as a showcase. Residents receive artist fees (unspecified) for these events.

The deadline is 25th October.

NIHCM Foundation Journalism Grants - funding which supports health reporting and education projects by U.S. based journalists that inform public and policymaker awareness about health issues. National and local news outlets, freelance reporters, non-profit media outlets, and organisations that educate journalists are invited to apply. There is no specified limit for the grant amounts. A range of media is accepted, including broadcast.

The deadline is 25th October, 5 pm ET.

Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware Student Mediamaker Fund (Fall) - grants for student media makers between the ages of 16 and 30 who want to produce a digital video or audio project. They offer up to $500 for undergraduates and $1500 for graduates. Students must be in eastern Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware, Chester, Northampton, Bucks, and Lehigh counties), New Jersey (Camden, Burlington, Mercer, Gloucester and Salem counties) or Delaware (New Castle and Kent counties). The grant money must be used within five months. The applicant retains all the intellectual property rights for the project.

The deadline is 31st October.

Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans - funding for New Americans to pursue a graduate degree in the United States of their choosing across a breadth of areas, including journalism. “New Americans” are immigrants or the children of immigrants. Immigrants should be a naturalised U.S. citizen, a green card holder, an asylumee or refugee, or someone who graduated from both high school and college in the United States. Applicants must: be 30 years or younger and have the parent or parents that raised them born outside of the U.S. as non-U.S. citizens (ineligible for U.S. citizenship at the time of their births). The Fellowship supports one to two years of graduate study in any field and in any full-time advanced degree-granting programme in the United States. Applicants can be currently applying to graduate or professional school, or in the first two years of the academic programme they’re seeking funding for.

The deadline is 31st October, 2 pm ET.

New Hampshire Artist Entrepreneurial Grants - funds for professional New Hampshire-based artists to develop their business skills, participate in programmes to better their art and increase the exposure of their work. Artists can request funding of $250 - $2500. It is not for the creation of new work or equipment purchases or other ineligible expenses listed here. Applicants must be 18+ and devote the majority of their time to practising, performing and/or teaching an arts discipline.

The next deadline is 1st November.

California Documentary Project Grants - funding for documentary film, audio, and digital media productions that explore California in all its complexity and tell stories from every corner of the state. Applicants don’t need to be a California resident, but the state must be the subject of the proposed projects. They offer Research and Development Grants (up to $15,000) for the earliest stages of production or Production Grants (up to $50,000) to propel projects toward completion. NOTE: the grant is for non-profit organisations; individuals applicants must be fiscally sponsored by a tax-exempt organisation or municipal/state agency, preferably one based in California.

The deadline was 4th November.

National Press’s Widening the Pipeline Fellowship - expenses-paid training, mentoring, workshops and peer support for 25 U.S. based journalists of colour who aspire to lead newsrooms. Applicants should have seven years or less of professional newsroom experience. They can be from any medium (print, television, radio or online media) — prospective mentors include NPR’s Senior Editor for Investigations Cheryl Thompson. The training takes place in Washington, D.C.

The deadline is 5th November.

Brooklyn Arts Fund - grants of $2000 - $5000 for Brooklyn-based individual artists, collectives, nonprofits and 501c3 organisations. Projects must have demonstrated community support. Brooklyn Arts Council cannot be the sole funder for proposed projects.

The deadline is 8th November.

United Kingdom + Ireland

BBC Comedy Unit Noising Up - a call out for topical, satirical and observational sketches, covering Scottish politics and beyond. They are interested in Scottish contemporary life as well as spoofs of movies, social media and tech; ad parodies (of real or fictional products). For sketches, the shorter the better. They also accept satirical one-liners that fit Scottish politics. They could be newslines, character lines, gags or observational lines. The pay is not specified.

The deadline is every Monday at noon, starting on 26th August. They do not say when it ends.

Georgina Henry Award - funding to support the brightest new ideas from women of any age who are working in the U.K. journalism industry, in either print or multimedia. They offer a £4000 prize to support an initiative by the applicant. The winner will also join the WiJ committee, and become an honorary Women in Journalism Fellow. The judges will look for evidence of impactful journalism and real innovation either through new ideas or principles. Entries can include work from any journalistic discipline, including those working in video, audio, and written journalism.

The deadline is 20th September.

Something Different Workshop - a free 2-day practical workshop for Scotland-based artists, focussing on collaborative creative practice, led by sound artist/composer Bill Thompson and dancer/choreographer Penny Chivas. The workshop is primarily oriented toward dancers/choreographers and composers/performers although other arts practitioners are welcome to apply. Over the two days participants will explore creative ways of working, collaborating and performing in ad hoc groups and contexts. Participants will need to be able to respond in real time to creative prompts (for example, musicians and sound artists need to bring an instrument/objects/live electronics) and Bill and Penny will offer both stimulus and ways to shake up their practices. All levels of practice are welcome, the only requirement is an open mind and willingness to experiment. Access costs will be covered for those who require it.

The deadline is 20th September, 11:59 pm BST.

BBC Studios Assistant Producer Pool, Science and Specialist Factual - The Science Unit and Specialist Factual Productions in BBC Studios are looking for experienced assistant producers in London and Glasgow. Successful applicants who are placed in the pool will be put forward as a priority for suitable work opportunities as and when they arise throughout the year. The pay is unspecified.

The deadline is 22nd September.

BBC 1 Christmas Presenter Takeover - a competition by BBC Radio 1 where you send in a demo reel and successful applicants get to present a show on Radio 1 (for an unspecified fee). They give some tips for demos. The reel must be shorter than 5 minutes. You must be 18 or over by the closing date. 

The deadline is 26th September, 11:59 pm BST.

British Journalism Awards - celebrates the best public interest journalism produced for a U.K. audience. They accept radio and podcast submissions. It costs £120+VAT for national news organisations, £85+VAT for regional and £60+VAT for freelancers. If you do not have an employer willing to underwrite your application and you are a woman and/or a non-white ethnic minority and/or a disabled person, then entry is free. 

The deadline is 27th September, 11:59 pm BST.

Fubar Radio Freelance Producer Talent Pool - FUBAR, a live-talk station, is looking for dynamic and creative radio producers with a passion for engaging content for their talent pool of freelancers. Applicants should be able to plan, craft, and deliver an engaging weekly radio show; mentor emerging talent to become proficient radio broadcasters; collaborate with the production team to devise innovative show ideas; and generate additional content for social media platforms. The pay is unspecified. The advert link might close before the deadline, but you can send your CV, a cover letter and examples of your work to maddie.twigg [at] fubarradio [dot] com.

The deadline is 30th September.

Arts Emergency Mentorship - a mentoring programme for disadvantaged young people living in London, Greater Manchester or Merseyside who are preparing to take their first steps out of compulsory education (e.g. college or sixth form) and thinking about a future in the creative or cultural industries. Arts Emergency provides 1:1 support from a trained mentor who works within the creative industries. They match successful applicants with a mentor based on their interests and the career they are hoping to go into; radio and podcasting is one of the options. Through monthly meetings, mentors provide information, advice and guidance, supporting mentee’s next steps after school or college. They will also be able to expand their support network through the young community and meeting other creatives. Check their website for criteria on how they define disadvantaged. No experience or qualifications are needed. 

The deadline is 30th September.

Arts Emergency Become a Mentor - the creative charity Arts Emergency are looking for people who are happy to be paired with a 16-18 year old for a 12-month period, meeting for an hour once a month (usually in person) in Manchester, Merseyside, and London. Occasionally they will pair young people with mentors remotely, and they are hoping to expand into new regions, so prospective mentors can sign up in advance of them working in their region. Mentoring can be flexible around mentor commitments. Mentors will undergo training providing insights into how the programme works and equipping them with the tools they need to provide support. Extra training and support is available for mentors if desired. They are looking for people within Radio and Podcasting.

The deadline is 30th September.

Cryptic Nights: Open Call - an opportunity for emerging Scotland-based artists to develop an existing work for a performance, installation or screen-based work. Working with sound-based elements is essential. They offer a minimum fee of £750, two dedicated mentoring sessions, marketing and PR support, technical support and a 3-day development residency.

The next deadline is 4th October.

Imison Audio Drama Award - a free-to-enter competition for best original audio drama script of the year by a U.K. based writer new to audio drama. The piece must have been commissioned and recorded in the U.K. by a U.K. based producer. There is a £3000 prize for the winner. Total running time should be between 10 minutes and 90 minutes. They accept a standalone drama or the opening episode(s) from an original series or serial. Adaptations are not eligible. Scripts must have been made available online within the U.K. by a U.K. based producer.

The deadline is 4th October, midnight BST.

Tinniswood Audio Drama Award - a free-to-enter competition for best original audio drama script of the year by a U.K. based writer. There is a £3000 prize for the winner. They accept an original audio script of any length, as broadcast, whether a standalone drama or the opening episode(s) from an original series or serial. Adaptations are not eligible. Scripts must have been made available online within the U.K. by a U.K. based producer.

The deadline is 4th October, midnight BST.

Unlocked Podcast’s Amplify Accelerator - a yearlong podcast incubator for four independent U.K. based podcasters, with the aim of supporting the next generation of creators who have the potential to become full time podcasters. They are focused on opening the door to different perspectives, untold stories and unheard voices in audio. Unlocked will provide editorial support, access to a free central London studio space, and access to their roster of talent as potential guests. They will help each individual podcaster grow their podcast listenership, revenue and support in exploring additional revenue streams such as live events, publishing, TV and film development and media rights. Applicants must have: independent, weekly, English-language podcasts of any genre (they can be seasonal), that achieve a minimum of 2000 - 5000 listens per episode and have a minimum of 20 episodes, for which applicants own the IP and rights. Applicants should be 18+ with the right to work in the U.K.

The deadline is 7th October.

Inclusive Journalism Cymru’s Archive Project Submission - a commission of three marginalised creatives and journalists in Wales to respond to a chosen clip from the Wales Broadcast Archive of historic radio and news in Wales. Responses can be in any format – text, audio or video – and in any language. For those responding in the medium of audio, the final piece would be around 30 - 50 minutes in length. Responses should be thought provoking and hold up an honest mirror to life in Wales. The opportunity is open to anyone who’s a member of Inclusive Journalism Cymru (Membership is free). Applications are accepted in English or Welsh. They offer £1000 for the final pieces.

The deadline is 9th October, midnight GMT.

Wandsworth Arts Fringe Grants - up to £2000 funding for artists and community groups to create work that engages with Wandsworth residents. Applicants do not have to be based in Wandsworth, but the proposal must take place in the borough and benefit locals. The fund is unable to support profit-making ventures, fund-raising activities, capital, core costs and course fees. The grant can fund up to 70% of the total project cost. 

The deadline is 30th October, 12 pm BST.

INK Festival Script Submissions (Students) - a script-writing competition for new writers who are residents of the U.K. and Ireland, or U.K. and Irish nationals living abroad. There are two radio categories: Long Radio (for 45-minute scripts) and Radio Comedy (for 20-minute or under scripts). Plays should preferably have a minimum of two actors and a maximum of four actors, though actors can play multiple roles. Submission is free to enter and winners will have their scripts performed at the INK festival.

The student deadline is 31st October, 11:59 pm BST.

The Journalism Diversity Fund (JDF) - The National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) is the most recognised training scheme for journalists in the U.K. The organisation offers bursaries to people from diverse backgrounds who need help funding their NCTJ training. You can only apply once you have applied for an NCTJ-accredited course. They have four application rounds a year. 

The next deadline is 6th November, 5 pm BST.

Europe

EU Audio Reporting Programme - €4.5 million of funding supporting the independent production of innovative audio formats reporting on European issues. The Commission expects to fund one 24-month project, starting in early 2025. Proposals should mainly focus on the production of audio formats, including magazines, reports, documentaries and/or talks shows which will be broadcast or published on digital platforms and distributed across borders. Successful grantees are expected to produce regular high-quality output in at least six EU languages, with at least 10 minutes of original content per language per week. Topics should provide an in-depth and diverse view on EU affairs and topics affecting multiple Member States, free from any exclusively national point of view.

The deadline is 19th September.

The Wavelength Prize (Longueur Ondes) - a long running award for French audio. They have three sections: Long Waves (for broadcast radio, costing €20 and awarding €1500), Little Waves (for independent producers/students/sound collectives/etc., free and awarding €800) and Radio Cooking Pot (not a prize, just a place to submit experimental audio, free). You can submit audio which has been made in the past two years. For Little Waves, work must be understandable to a French-speaking audience, which could mean simultaneous translation of any non-French content.

The deadline is 24th September, 11:59 pm CEST.

European Cross-Border Grants - funds for a cross-border team of at least two journalists to complete an investigative project. Most cross-border grants vary from €2000 - €14,000 per project, but there is no limit to apply for. Applicants must have at least two letters of intent from professional news outlets who are willing to publish the result of their investigation. Projects can be in any language, but the application must be in English. Although the majority of projects are print, they have supported podcast work before. The grant happens four times a year. 

The next deadline is 26th September.

Professional Development Grants for Environmental Journalism - funds for activities and services propelling environmental investigative journalism in Europe. They support project ideas from incorporated legal entities for training and professional development programmes related to environmental journalism. There is no limit to the amount you can request, so long as the budget seems reasonable for the project. The total amount distributed per call for all supported projects is €84,000. The results of the projects can be published in any language.

The next deadline is 10th October, 1 pm CET.

EU Prize for Journalism - a competition for conflict-sensitive journalistic work in Georgia. Only citizens of Georgia within its internationally recognised borders can apply. Entries must be in Georgian or English. They have several categories, many of which allow broadcast and online media, including a Student category. Prize winners will receive a cash prize (unspecified, but last year’s was 5200 GEL). Applicants must be 18+.

The deadline is 10th October, 6 pm GET.

Norwegian State's Artist Grant - funding for newly established Norway based artists to develop artistically and make a living from their work as an artist. They offer NOK 318,352 a year for periods of between one to three years. Applicants must be under 35 years old. NOTE: When it is considered reasonable, exceptions can be made to the age requirement and to the rule about being based in Norway. Scholarship recipients can have up to 50% permanent employment alongside the scholarship, but they cannot be students taking more than 15 credits per term. They have many categories of arts, including journalism and fiction. 

The deadline is 15th October, 1 pm CEST.

Investigation Grants for Environmental Journalism - project-based grants for a cross-border team of professional journalists and/or news outlets to conduct investigations into environmental affairs related to continental Europe. This round, The Investigation Grants for Environmental Journalism are giving out €400,000 in total. There is no limit to the amount you can request as long as the budget seems reasonable for the project. Successful applicants can also apply for mentorship. The final project can be published in any language.

The next deadline is 24th October, 1 pm CET.

IJ4EU’s Investigation Support Scheme - grants of between €5000 and €50,000 to support cross-border journalistic teams working on investigations of public interest in Europe. Eligible countries include all 27 EU member states and the following non-EU countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia and Ukraine. Teams must have members who are residents in at least two of these countries. The proposed project must focus on a topic of cross-border relevance. IJ4EU will consider funding all formats, including print, broadcast, online media, documentary filmmaking and multi-platform storytelling. Applicants can be staff or freelance. The IJ4EU grant may cover any percentage of a project’s costs, up to 100 percent of the total.

The next deadline is 28th October.

IJ4EU’s Freelancer Support Scheme - Investigative Journalism for Europe’s grants of up to €20,000 for cross-border teams of journalists working outside of newsroom structures to launch investigations of importance to audiences at a local, national, regional or European level. They also provide tailored training, mentoring and networking opportunities. Eligible countries include all 27 EU member states and the following non-EU countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia and Ukraine. Teams must be predominantly made up of freelancers based in at least two of the above countries. Projects must aim to be published by respected news organisations or platforms in at least two eligible countries. IJ4EU can also support some unforeseen legal costs, as well as provide advocacy and editorial support.

The next deadline is 28th October.

Media Start Funding under the Vienna Media Initiative - funding for Viennese small media founders developing economically sustainable services who want to strengthen their business management skills and journalistic know-how, and are developing new media products. I think it is international, but it doesn’t specify. The initiative supports self-employed journalists and small media companies, with €2000 - €10,000 per project. This can cover costs for external services, training and professional development, courses and consultations, internal payroll costs, and travel expenses. A special focus is on the journalistic quality and the novelty of the applicants’ media formats. The Vienna Media Initiative will cover 75% of the proposed costs.

The deadline is 31st October.

The Pascal Decroos Fund - a grant programme for Dutch nationals to promote in-depth journalism in the Dutch-language media in Belgium. They are seeking original and innovative proposed projects which are relevant to Flanders and cannot be realised through regular journalistic channels. They have three types of grants: Investigative Journalism, In-depth Journalism and Preliminary Research. All journalistic media are accepted, including radio and podcasts. Both early-career and experienced journalists can apply, but those with more than two years of experience must provide a letter of intent for publication from at least one professional news outlet. There is no limit to the budget you can suggest. 

The next deadline is 14th November, 1 pm CET.

International Journalism Programmes - 6- to 8-week exchange programmes which enable German and international journalists to travel to each other’s countries and report within host organisations. Each delegate will receive a stipend which is intended to cover most of their travel expenses, meals and accommodation, and varies depending on the programme. Age ranges may apply. All candidates must have a strong command of English. Radio journalists are welcome to apply, and applicants can be staff or freelance, unless otherwise specified.

International Journalism Programme (IJP) initiatives with upcoming deadlines are:

Northern Europe - for journalists aged 18 to 40 from the between the five Nordic and three Baltic states and Germany, taking place between April and June 2025. The delegates receive a €3800 stipend.

The deadline is 15th November.

Africa

The Dame Awards - free-to-enter awards recognising media produced by Nigerians that appeared in the Nigerian media in 2023. They have a Reporting category as well as a Documentary-Drama category which includes Radio Drama. There is a cash prize (unspecified).

The deadline is 23rd September.

African Investigative Journalist of the Year Award - a US $5000 award for outstanding investigative journalists from Africa who reveal untold stories, hold the powerful to account, question those in public life and serve the public interest. Stories must be from and about Africa, published or broadcast in African media. 

The deadline is 27th September, 2 pm GMT.

MFWA Digital Public Infrastructure Journalism Fellowship Programme - an 3-month fellowship from The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) for 60 experienced journalists from Benin, Ghana, Nigeria, and Togo. The programme aims to elevate public awareness, stimulate debates, foster inclusivity, and encourage participation and uptake of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and Digital Public Goods (DPG) issues across West Africa. The fellowship involves training workshops, mentorship, and story production. By the end of the Fellowship, each fellow is expected to have produced at least five significant stories on DPI/DPGs. Fellows will be required to publish/broadcast their stories in their respective news media organisations. They provide reporting grants of up to US $300 per story, and a monthly stipend of $250 per fellow for the first three months of the fellowship, as well as travel grants. Partner newsrooms will be supported with $1000. 

The deadline is 30th September.

Anti-Corruption Media Awards - a recognition of exemplary journalism from media houses in Zimbabwe, which exposes corruption or inefficiencies in the delivery of public services such as health care, education, infrastructure or social welfare. They have two official categories: Corruption Investigative Reporter of the Year and Chairperson’s Award in Prevention and Awareness Reporter of the Year, which has the following subcategories: Public Interest; Institutional Corruption; Economic Sabotage; and Service Delivery. The entries should either be news stories (text, video or audio) or documentaries that do not exceed 20 minutes.

The deadline is 30th September.

GPU National Journalism Awards - free-to-enter awards from The Gambia Press Union honouring the courage and excellence of Gambian journalists. There are 22 categories, including Community/Rural Radio Station of the Year and Journalist of the Year. All media is accepted, including online, multimedia and radio. Winners receive a trophy, certificate, and cash prize (unspecified). Audio entries that are not in English must provide a translation.

The deadline is 16th October.

Asia

AIR Network Newsroom Grants - up to $9000 in funding for newsrooms in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand) to develop and implement a collaborative project with the AIR Network. The proposed projects should support the AIR Network’s objectives of strengthening investigative journalism, amplifying the impact of investigative journalism, and advancing safety and security for investigative journalists. 

The deadline is 20th September, 11:59 pm ICT.

EJN Fellowship for Infrastructure Reporting in Southeast Asia - training, mentoring and story grants for early- to mid-career journalists from Malaysia, Brunei, Timor Leste, Indonesia, Singapore, and the Philippines who want to report on infrastructural development and its impacts on the environment and human rights in Southeast Asia. Earth Journalism Network (EJN) provides a hybrid workshop (10 hours online and two days in-person) in November 2024. Once successful applicants complete the training, they will be awarded a story grant (with an average budget of $2000 each) and will be paired with an EJN senior journalist who will act as a mentor throughout the story development process. Stories can be produced in local languages, but must also include an English translation. Applicants should have at least two years of experience reporting on infrastructure and/or environmental topics in any medium (online, print, video, audio) from all types of media organisations (international, national, local and community-based). Applicants should be able to communicate in English.

The deadline is 30th September.

Latin America + The Caribbean

Cláudio Weber Abramo Award for Data Journalism - an initiative encouraging Brazilian journalists to use data to question, analyse and investigate issues that affect Brazilian society. There are four categories: Preview; Open Data; Investigation; and Innovation and Experimentation. Projects can be in any medium, including digital and radio, as long as access to the work is public (whether free access or not). Winners will receive R$2500 and airfare to receive the prize in Brasília.

The deadline is 22nd September, 11:59 pm BRT.

Red Labora Grants for Labor Market Reporting - two $2000 reporting grants for Latin American journalists to investigate the world of work, focusing mainly on labour rights and freedom of association. RedLabora's priority themes are: human rights, especially labor rights; environmental crisis, climate change and the Amazon; multinationals and production chains; migration; and contemporary technologies and digital rights. There are no restrictions on the format: reports in text, video, audio or other formats can be suggested.

The deadline is 25th September.

Canada

Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Media Fellowships - up to CAD $10,000 of funding for emerging and established Canadian journalists to spend time in Asia researching and preparing stories. The fellowship accepts creative proposals that examine important and emerging stories on issues impacting Asia and relevant to Canada. Proposals that align with the Foundation’s current work around emerging technology, AI and data governance, economic security and supply chain resilience, maritime governance and security, energy security, climate solutions, space, trade and investment, and the Arctic will be given preferential consideration. The Media Fellowship programme is open to any journalist who is a citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada, employed by a Canadian magazine, newspaper, news service, business publication, radio, television station, new media or multimedia outlet as a reporter, feature writer, columnist, or as a freelancer. Applicants must have at least two years’ experience in their field and have an established history of publication in Canadian news media.

The deadline is 23rd September.

Oceania

The Jesse Cox Audio Fellowship - a mentorship programme which offers AU $1000 to four aspiring audio makers to create feature-length audio stories (25-35 minutes) in any genre. They are aiming to bridge the gap for emerging makers between receiving their foundational education in storymaking, and taking the step to make brave, risky or innovative work. Stories should have an Australian connection — they’re seeking to strengthen the Australian audio community; while applicants don’t have to be citizens, they must have a connection to Australia (perhaps they live there, or they call Australia home even if they don’t live there currently). They offer a customised learning journey, a mentor from the Australian audio community and a series of masterclasses with experts. The stories will be broadcast on All The Best, which is broadcast on 25 stations around Australia. Submissions should not have been previously published, but can take the form of any genre - radio art, documentary, personal narrative, audio drama, fiction etc.

The deadline is 20th November.

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