All Hear July 2024

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

I recently read a thread in UKAN — a listserv for U.K. audio producers — about people considering leaving the audio industry. It was heartbreaking to read about so many  exhausted by the lack of opportunity.  It’s hard to feel hopeful in a time of “bust,” when jobs are drying up and revenues are down. Sometimes I even wonder if compiling these often-competitive awards and grants are just plasters for a wound.

But in spite of the bleakness, or perhaps because of it, I’ve seen an incredible number of grassroots audio initiatives pop up this month. Like Kaitlin Goldin’s Early Career Audio Jobs board, or Ffion Clarke’s Neurodivergent Audio Network, Meera Kumar’s list of podcast artwork creators, or Michelle Macklem’s new Youtube series of tutorials on sound design. Then there are projects like Content is Queen’s questionnaire regarding the state of class and the U.K. audio industry, or AIR’s survey to establish their industry rate guides for U.S. based audio professionals (data needed by 7th August). All of these initiatives are spearheaded by someone identifying a gap in our industry and doing something about it, which makes me feel inspired again. It’s the same energy that started this very newsletter, and the original resource list.

And for this month’s Spotlight I want to shout out another grassroots project: the Early Career Audio Collective mutual aid skill share — a google doc created by Sara McCrea for early-career audio makers to engage in voluntary, reciprocal exchange of resources.

All Hear is free and always will be, but if you would like to support grassroots resources for the audio industry, you can buy me a coffee or donate to Transom.

Talia x

International

Audible Podcast Development Programme - Audible is looking for imaginative narrative stories from a range of genres and perspectives, from scripted fiction to comedy to drama. They are open to storytellers from a diverse array of experiences. Selected creators will work with the Audible team to bring their story to life. Selected applicants will receive: a $10,000 commission fee to create a podcast pilot; production and talent fees; mentorship support; and editorial and script guidance from the Audible team. NOTE: I assume they are looking for international and English language projects, but they don’t specify.

The deadline is unspecified.

Gravy Podcast Call for Pitches - Southern Foodways Alliance (SFA) is looking for pitches for its Gravy podcast, which tells true stories of the changing American South through the lens of food. It’s a narrative show that tells one story per 20-minute episode, digging into the lesser-known corners of the region, complicating its stereotypes, documenting new dynamics, and connecting the dots between history and the present day. Prospective reporter-producers may pitch a single story or multiple stories that may or may not be thematically linked. They pay $3000 per episode, inclusive of travel and expenses. SFA also provides a professional audio engineer to assist you in producing the final project.

The deadline is rolling.

The Joan Shorenstein Fellowship - 1-year or semester-long fellowships at the Harvard Kennedy School for experienced international journalists, scholars, politicians and policymakers. The fellowship includes creating a project alongside other commitments such as speaking engagements, interviews, meetings, events, social gatherings, reports, 1-2 hours of student hours per month, and bi-monthly articles for the Shorenstein Center site. Fellows receive a monthly stipend (unspecified); travel, housing, and living expenses are not covered by the Shorenstein Center. Journalists must have a minimum of ten years of full-time experience, either at professional news organisations or as a full-time freelancer. Applicants must be fluent in English. Career professionals from a variety of related fields are welcome to apply, including journalists for radio and digital media. The projects can take many forms, including podcasts, but they should have an anticipated impact on society.

The deadline is rolling.

Rory Peck Awards - a celebration of the most outstanding work​ of international freelance journalists, recognising their contribution to the media industry. The awards focus on the impact of conflict, oppression and climate change around the world. Most of their awards are for video and film, apart from The Martin Adler Prize, which is open to journalists working in any medium, including print, radio, online, video and film. The entry fee is £50 for organisations and £30 for freelancers.

The deadline is 12th July, 11:59 pm BST.

Rupert Residency - a 1-3 month international residency in Vilnius, Lithuania, for artists, writers, curators, researchers, managers and academics. Residents are expected to immerse themselves in the region’s contemporary art field. Residencies are free and applicants are responsible for covering their own personal expenses, including food and travel. There is a €20 application fee. 

The deadline is 14th July, 23:59 pm EEST.

LSX Focus Fellowship Program - a 1-year fellowship for mid-career researchers, social-impact entrepreneurs, education journalists, entertainment producers, and game developers in the United States, Mexico, and Canada who are interested in conducting new research and catalysing change in schools and communities. The focus of this cohort is parent and family engagement, and those with expertise in elementary- or middle school-family partnerships are especially encouraged to apply. LSX Focus Fellows will work in teams to develop cross-sector projects that activate and sustain change in three schools in Pennsylvania, with potential for greater reach. Fellows receive a $1500 stipend plus travel funds.

The deadline is 15th July, 11:59 pm ET.

IDA Documentary Awards - an international competition for the documentary genre, held by the International Documentary Association (IDA). There is one audio documentary for both Feature Audio Documentary and Multi-Part Series. Audio programmes that consist primarily of news reporting, interviews, and conversational episodes are not eligible, nor are anthology series with multiple episodes on unrelated subjects. Entries cost between $185 and $660 depending on deadline, membership status and length.

The regular deadline is 15th July, the late deadline is the 29th July, the final deadline is 5th August, all at 11:59 pm PT.

Louise Behan Reporting Grant - awards of between $750 and $1000 for journalists in the Global South to report science journalism stories which are matters of interest in their country or region. Applicants must be from countries that the World Bank defines as lower income. Work should predominantly emphasise themes of science, technology, or medicine — extensive experience in science reporting is not essential. Applicants must be operating independently of any non-media organisation that could influence their reporting. Work can be in print, radio, television, or online.

The deadline is 15th July.

Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship - a 9-month fellowship with Durham University, designed to help an early-career journalist develop rigorous, fact-based research and reporting skills. It is open to international applicants, but applications must be in English. Applicants should have between two and five years of experience. During the fellowship, the successful applicant will undertake an investigative project from inside a newsroom in either London, New York, or Toronto. The fellow will also receive mentorship from editors at Reuters or other media partners. Fellows receive a monthly salary of £4444 (£53,333 per year pro-rata). In addition, there is a £1250 per month living stipend and a one-off payment of £1800 for travel and related expenses. Where a successful applicant is an existing employee of a news or media organisation and takes a period of leave to pursue the Fellowship, Durham University will pay up to a maximum of £12,000 to their current employer to cover temporary staff costs, subject to conditions. Multimedia journalism is encouraged but NOTE: applicants must provide up to four published examples of work, two of which should be text-based.

The deadline is 15th July, midday BST.

Moving Narratives Cycle - a multi-disciplinary programme which supports 12 mid-career, socially and politically engaged artists and cultural practitioners living and working in low- to upper-middle-income countries (see full list here) to explore and strengthen creative practices that reconsider historical legacies and explore emancipatory movements. They accept applicants working across diverse mediums. Artists should have between 7 and 15 years of relevant professional experience. Each participant receives an award of €10,000 to work on the project or body of work outlined in their application, as well as mentorship. Applicants must be able to communicate in English.

The deadline is 16th July, 5:30 pm CET.

Christo Grozev Fellowship for Courageous Journalism - a 12-month non-residential fellowship, including a 2-week workshop and training in Bulgaria, aimed at early- to mid-career international journalists with a proven track record in investigative reporting. The fellowship seeks to foster an empowered, globally connected cohort of investigative journalists equipped to safeguard democracy and counter disinformation through meticulous, fearless, and ethically grounded journalism. They offer a stipend (unspecified) to cover living expenses and travel to the American University in Bulgaria (AUBG); a contribution to an investigative project; mentorship; and training in investigative techniques, data analysis, digital security, ethical journalism, and Open Source Intelligence (OSINT). Priority will be given to journalists from regions where press freedom is under threat. Each fellow will undertake a significant investigative journalism project to be published or broadcast by a recognised media outlet.

The deadline is 19th July.

AUT Open Call - funding and support for emerging- or early-career international artists to realise large scale experimental music or sound-art projects. They offer base funding of 5000 - 25,000 DKK and help facilitate further fundraising, logistics and production. Their help includes providing access to previous funding applications, advice, promotional support, production assistance, and financial discussions with their accountant. Either applicants or projects must have a clear connection to Aarhus. Applications can be submitted in English or Danish.

The deadline is 22nd July, 11:59 pm CET.

Writing Class Radio Call for Pitches - Writing Class Radio is looking for 1000-word or less true stories on the theme of abortion, which will feature on their podcast. Stories should be in English. Selected stories receive $100.

The deadline is 31st July.

The Homiens Art Prize - a free-to-enter, non-acquisitive art prize open to all international artists and art forms. Each round, six winning artists: are exhibited by Homiens; receive an unrestricted cash award of $500; are published in their exhibition catalog and publication; receive an optional interview; and may request a letter of recommendation from Homiens’ jurors. Up to 200 artists are Highly Commended. Video and sound based works may be of a duration up to 30 minutes.

The deadline is 31st July.

Phonurgia Nova - a French award which accepts international radio. For finished pieces they have awards across sound art, radio fiction (exclusively for works in French), creative oral history and soundscapes — each award €1000. There’s also the Pierre Schaeffer Discovery Award specifically for producers under 30, which offers a €500 prize. For yet-to-be realised works, they offer four weeklong residencies. which will take place in Marseille, Valenciennes, Paris and now Quebec City. Each resident receives a grant of €2000. NOTE: I am not sure if the residencies accept non-French speaking participants. It costs €30 to apply to the awards and residencies, except the Pierre Schaeffer which is €15.

The deadline is 31st July, midnight CET.

Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism - a €20,000 prize recognising outstanding in-depth journalism work on topics that are relevant for the European Union (EU) and contribute to the promotion of principles and values of the EU, as enshrined in the European Charter of Human Rights. The Prize is open to professional journalists and teams of professional journalists of any nationality, as long as submissions were published or broadcast by media based in one of the 27 EU countries. Entries can be print, audiovisual or online media.

The deadline is 31st July, midday CET.

People’s Choice Podcast Awards - international podcasting awards chosen by process of show registration, listener nomination and voting. They have many categories, including Best Black Hosted Podcast, Best Female Hosted Podcast, Best Podcast Hosted in Spanish and Best Asian Hosted Podcast. Shows can be in any language. Podcasts must have a minimum of 10 published episodes, with the exception of documentary series. The process is slightly confusing but I believe shows must register themselves (with a $50 registration fee) and then be nominated by listeners in order to qualify. Then, all registered podcasters and listeners will be asked to review and vote for other shows. From there, the Podcast Awards Committee will invite journalists, podcast thought leaders, legacy podcasters, sponsors, and individuals to cast a final vote.

The deadline is 31st July.

Black Podcasting Awards - the first podcasting awards for the international Black community. Submissions must be hosted by a Black person or have the majority of its cohosts be Black. Podcasts must be in English. Applications cost $20 before 3rd June, then $40 before 24th June, then $139 before 17th July and finally $199 before 31st July.

The final deadline is 31st July.

The Elevate Creatives Fund - $20,000 in funds designed to remove financial barriers for creators and small creative business owners in the U.S. or Canada to fuel creative entrepreneurship. Apart from financial support, recipients will receive free creative and/or business mentorship; a feature on the Shorty Awards website, social media and podcast; and an invitation to the live Shorty Impact Awards in November 2024. Applicants must be independent creators, which specifically includes podcasters. Applications cost $99 ($49 early bird).

The final deadline is 31st July, 11:59 pm ET.

SONOHR Audio Unlimited Call Out - the SONOHR Radio & Podcast Festival in Switzerland is looking for international audio-based artistic works and performances that go beyond the limits of conventional audio productions (radio plays, produced audio pieces, podcasts) and explore new, unheard of, creative and daring approaches to the medium. These can be documentary, fictional or experimental live performances and radio plays, soundwalks, live podcasts, interactive formats and other innovative or interdisciplinary ideas. They accept both completed works as well as proposed projects. They offer remuneration for performance for the selected projects and audio works, as well as accommodation and reimbursement of travel costs to Bern for the festival in February 2025. All languages are accepted; audio works in German, French or English can be submitted without transcripts; works in other languages may only be submitted with an English or German translation. You can read my Spotlight on SONOHR here.

The deadline is 1st August.

Kazakhstan Through the Eyes of Foreign Media Contest - a competition for international journalists to submit work showcasing the diverse aspects of Kazakhstan. They are asking for either an article of 300 to 3000 words, a television or radio report, a podcast lasting from 1 to 60 minutes, published in non-Kazak media or social media between 1st August 2023 and 1st August 2024. There will be five winners from five geographical areas: North and South America; Europe; Commonwealth of Independent States; Middle East & Africa; and the Asia-Pacific region. Winners will be awarded a trip to Kazakhstan, including visits to the cities of Astana, Almaty, and the Mangystau region. The organisers will cover the cost of an economy class flight, hotel accommodation and local transportation, a cultural programme in Kazakhstan, as well as daily expenses. Participants can be staff or freelance. If the material is not in Kazakh, Russian, or English, translation should be provided.

The deadline is 1st August.

The AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards - free-to-enter awards recognising professional journalists at editorially independent news organisations around the world for distinguished reporting on the sciences, engineering, and mathematics. There is an Audio Category for radio and podcasts. If the work was published or broadcast in a non-English language, entrants must provide an English translation. If translation is a real hardship, submit the entry and they will consider whether to arrange a translation for the judging phase of the contest, but NOTE: early entry is essential for this consideration.

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

Thomson Foundation Young Journalist Award - a celebration of young, international journalists aged 30 or under who are from and living in countries with a Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of less than $20,000 (you can use the World Bank’s data to see if your country qualifies). Applicants should submit a portfolio of three published or broadcast pieces of work produced in the 12 months preceding the deadline — these can  be in any medium (print, audio, video or multimedia). Entries can be in any language but should be accompanied by a verbatim English-language translation. Applicants can be staff or freelance but entrants must provide verification from an editor of a publication/website/broadcaster where their work has been published. Winners will be flown to London with the opportunity to meet international editors.

The deadline is 9th August, midnight GMT.

InteRussia Fellowship Programme for Journalists from BRICS+ Countries - a 4-week fellowship in Moscow and Kazan for non-Russian journalists aged 25-35 from BRICS+ countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates) to work with specialists of the International Information Agency and Sputnik Radio, visit leading socio-political venues and meet experts. Applicants must: be living outside of Russia; have English language proficiency of B2 level and above; and have an interest in studying Russia.

The deadline is 9th August.

Pulitzer Center’s AI Accountability Fellowships - an international 10-month fellowship supporting journalists reporting on the impacts of algorithms and automated systems in their communities. Successful applicants receive $20,000 and mentorship for a proposed project. Funds can be used to pay for records requests, travel expenses, data analysis, and stipends, among other costs. Projects can be on a broad range of issues related to the impact of AI on society, but they will accept at least one project on transparency and governance in relation to AI. They accept applications from freelance or staff journalists working on a wide range of platforms, including radio. The fellowship starts in September. 

The deadline is 10th August.

Front Door Audio Call Out - audio producer and artist Phoebe McIndoe is inviting makers to send in small audio and art pieces for a new project. This round’s challenge is to create an ode to your front door, yours or someone else’s. In a world of tightening borders and boundaries, Phoebe wants to explore what home means through the everyday objects that make up the home. The piece could be in any format — audio, photography, poetry, collage, or whatever else. These can be in any language, but non-English pieces should attach an English transcript. The suggested length for audio is 1-10 minutes. She will post the results online in a shared space. Send your ode to mcindoephoebe@gmail.com. There is no fee for participation.

The deadline is 11th August.

Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice in the Americas Program - grants for international women or nonbinary journalists reporting on reproductive rights in Latin America, the Caribbean, and the United States. Preference is given to multimedia reporting teams focusing on Argentina, Brazil, and the Dominican Republic, as well as transnational teams examining opposition to reproductive rights groups and their connections to U.S. organisations. Grant sizes will vary based on need, scope, and location of the project, covering expenses such as travel, logistics, security, and insurance. Applicants can be freelance or staff, applying individually or as part of a team. They must be professional journalists with at least three years of experience (excluding internships) and must show proof of interest from an editor or a history of publication in prominent media outlets. Applications are accepted in English or Spanish, and the published work can be in any language.

The deadline is 12th August, 11:59 pm ET.

The Climate Creatives Challenge - a free-to-enter international competition which supports new and novel approaches for communicating the impacts of climate change. This year’s theme asks how humans can communicate the impacts of “HEAT WAVES,” and the benefits of adaptation and resilience. The challenge is open to people of all disciplines and creative backgrounds, including audio. The 1st place prize is £1000, 2nd is £750 and 3rd is £500; there are also 20 Commendations of £250. 

The deadline is 16th August, 3 pm BST.

UNESCO City of Literature Creative Residency - a 2-month residency for international writers and translators to live in Prague. Applicants must have: a basic knowledge of the English language; at least one published literary work or two broadcast/published radio dramas or one completed/published theater play or at least one translated work of a Czech author. Successful applicants should be willing to participate in the local literary life and be working on writings during the stay. Accommodation and travel expenses are covered; the residents will also receive a scholarship of CZK 15,000 (approximately €600 per month).

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

LIA Awards - London International Awards for creatives. There is a Radio/Audio category, which encompasses “any piece of audio-centric content that drives brand awareness and recall without relying on visuals.” They have over 40 awards within Radio/Audio alone. It costs $495 for a single entry.

The final deadline is 31st August.

Save the Children Global Media Awards - free-to-enter awards celebrating international excellence in journalism which has played a pivotal role in exposing child rights issues. There are two awards: one for local/regional media and one for international outlets. Both accept all mediums, including print, broadcast (TV, radio, and podcast), photography, and digital. Applicants must be over the age of 18. All entries must be submitted in English or be accompanied with an English translation.

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

Dauphine Environmental Journalism Scholarship - two €2500 grants to help cover reporting costs of freelance journalists producing work in recognised French-speaking media, whether in France or abroad, on the theme of ecology. Projects can relate to the protection of nature, agriculture and food, water sharing, or climate change. Particular attention will be paid to young journalists who are in need of financial help.

The deadline is 8th September.

MacDowell Fellowship (Spring/Summer) - a prestigious international artist residency which offers exclusive use of a studio, accommodation, and three prepared meals a day for up to six weeks. Artists may submit only one application every 24 months. It costs $30 to apply, but anyone in need of financial aid may request a fee waiver. They don’t specifically include audio journalism or sound art but they told me that this would be eligible under their literature section. Sound art could also fit within music composition. They do also have The Art of Journalism fellowship.

The deadline is 10th September, 11:59 pm ET.

Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship - a 1-year residential fellowship for experienced international scientists, writers, scholars, public intellectuals, and artists proposing innovative work that confronts pressing social and policy issues to engage audiences beyond academia. The fellowship provides an opportunity to step away from usual routines and dive deeply into a project. With access to Harvard’s resources, Radcliffe fellows develop new tools and methods, challenge artistic and scholarly conventions, and illuminate our past and our present. The fellowship runs from September 2025 to May 2026. Fellows receive a stipend of $78,000 plus an additional $5000 to cover project expenses. Harvard Radcliffe Fellows may also be eligible to receive relocation, housing, and childcare funds to aid them in making a smooth transition to Radcliffe, and if fellows would like to hire Harvard undergraduate students as Research Partners, they will cover their hourly wages. They accept applications from visual, film, video, sound and new media artists for either one or two semesters. Applicants must demonstrate a strong body of independent research and work.

The deadline is 12th September.

United States

South Arts Professional Development and Artistic Planning Grants - funding up to $1000 to support artistic planning and the professional development needs of Southern American presenters, programmers, or curators. The funding can support staff’s travel expenses to conferences, festivals, exhibitions, workshops, and other professional development opportunities. Applicants must be: a tax-exempt nonprofit; an official unit of local, county, state government; or a federally recognised tribal community based within South Arts’ nine-state service area (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee).

The deadline is rolling.

Launchpad Fellowship for NextGen Journalists - a 9-month fellowship for early-career, U.S. based journalists who are passionate about reimagining journalism and community storytelling through the lens of racial equity and social justice. Fellows will tackle an ambitious in-depth reporting/storytelling project on a critical social justice issue facing the U.S. Applicants must have between three to six years of experience. Successful applicants receive: a $5000 grant to offset living expenses while conducting research and reporting; a 3-day, in-person training; skills-building webinars throughout the fellowship year; and professional mentorship and coaching.

The deadline is 12th July.

The Bertha Challenge Fellowship - a full-time, non-residential fellowship opportunity for U.S. based activists and investigative journalists to spend a year focussing on one pressing social justice issue. This year’s challenge focuses on farming and the climate crisis. For successful applicants, the organisation will cover yearly income commensurate with the applicant’s current or equivalent salary at their host organisation and not exceeding $64,900. They also provide: a Connect Fund of up to $5000 specifically designed to encourage collaboration between fellows, and a project budget of $10,000. The project could be a series of articles, videos, podcasts, games or drama productions. Projects presented must be publicly and freely available, and in English or translated. Joint activist and journalist applicants will have the option to pool their project funding to produce projects on a larger scale — these applications will be prioritised. Fellowship applicants are required to secure a host organisation in their home country to receive and administer the award and project funds.

The deadline is 12th July.

The Journalists in Aging Fellows Program - a fellowship for journalists who represent general-audience or ethnic/community news outlets in the U.S. who are covering or wish to cover issues in aging. The programme is structured to build three bridges: to connect working reporters with experts in the field; to link journalists new to the complex issues of aging with experienced reporters; and ultimately to channel reporters’ enhanced knowledge. The selected fellows will attend the Gerontological Society of America’s (GSA) Annual Scientific Meeting, which will take place from 13th - 16th November in Seattle, Washington — travel and accommodation will be covered. Each fellow will receive a stipend of $1500 for the production of one short-term story and one long-term, in-depth project about any research-based aspect of aging. Pieces can be published or broadcast. 

The deadline is 12th July.

The Audies (for titles issued from November 2023 - July 2024) - awards hosted by the Audio Publishers Association (APA) for audiobooks released in the United States. They have a Spanish language section. It costs $110 for APA Members and $210 for non-members. Podcasts are not eligible. For work issued between 1st August and 31st October 2024 the deadline is 11th October 2024 (see rules).

The deadline is 12th July.

New York State Council on the Arts Support for Artists - $10,000 grants for artists of all artistic practices and disciplines across New York state. They accept audio art/installation and radio under the Film, Media, and New Technology discipline. Applicants must apply through an eligible New York State non-profit fiscal sponsor; fiscal sponsors may retain a maximum of $500 for administrative costs.

The deadline is 17th July, 4 pm ET.

Philadelphia Independent Media Fund - grants for Philadelphia-area independent media makers with digital video and audio projects. They support projects in three stages: Planning ($2000 for projects in the planning/pre-production stage); Next Level ($500 for projects that require a professional consultant to bring to the next level of production) and Finishing (up to $3500 for projects in the post production stage with an anticipated completion date of twelve months from the grant award date). Applicants must be a producer/director who is a current member of Scribe Video Center (basic membership is $35 for one year) and whose primary residence is in Philadelphia or the surrounding region including residents of Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

The deadline is 17th July.

Black Queer Everything Fellowship - a part-time fellowship at Howard University to cultivate innovative research and collaborative community projects led by Maryland-, Virginia- or D.C.-based Black queer and trans youth aged 18-25. The Black Queer Everything (BQE) Fellowship will run from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2025 with the opportunity to renew for an additional year. They welcome applications from those whose research engages queer studies, Black studies, trans studies, Black feminism(s), and other fields related to Black queer studies. They are particularly interested in candidates who have experience with administration, event planning, and social media management. Fellows are provided with $50,000 in salary for 25-hours work per week ($50/hour); mentoring from the faculty collective; and more. Fellows are expected to work on site at Howard University. B.A. or B.S. degrees are required; M.A. degrees in an interdisciplinary or related field are preferred.

The deadline is 19th July.

City of Renton Arts and Culture Grants - funding of between $500 and $10,000 for arts, cultural and heritage projects that serve residents and visitors in Renton, Washington. Applicants can be individuals, organisations, and community groups. They are looking for innovative projects that bridge cultural gaps and ignite fresh avenues of creative engagement, especially for underserved groups. Projects should provide public benefit, such as free public performances, exhibitions, workshops, screenings, or readings; scholarships to ongoing, fee-based, arts educational or training programs; and services that expand access and inclusion to individuals with limited physical or English-speaking abilities.

The next deadline is 19th July, 4:40 pm PT.

William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund - grants that promote local artists and their work, and provide cultural experiences which enhance residents’ lives in Baltimore, Maryland, and strengthen the region’s sense of cohesion and identity. Grants are between $1500 and $45,000 — typically around $10,000. Applicants must be cultural organisations (or their fiscal sponsors) serving the Baltimore area that qualify as public charities under section 501(c)(3).

The next deadline is 19th July.

Cultural Capital Fellowship - $10,000 funding for Native American culture bearers and artists who are deeply rooted in their communities and committed to passing on ancestral knowledge. The fellowship is open to artists at any stage of their career. Applicants should be over the age of 18 and active within their Native community and/or live within their tribal community. Proposed projects may work with traditional or contemporary art mediums — audio files are accepted under performing arts. Applicants must be an enrolled member of, or provide proof of lineal descendancy from, a U.S. federally-recognised or U.S. state-recognised tribe, or be able to provide proof of ancestry as an Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian. Students are not eligible.

The deadline is 22nd July, 11:59 pm MST.

The National Press Club Lewis Scholarship (Fall) - free housing and a monthly stipend (unspecified) to support student journalists of colour who plan to intern at news media outlets in Washington, D.C., in summer 2024. Applicants must: be a college junior or senior; be over 18; identify as a person of colour; have a minimum cumulative 3.0 grade-point average; provide a statement of financial need. Graduating seniors may apply for this scholarship if their internship takes place in the semester immediately following graduation.

The deadline is 28th July.

Artist Trust Endurance Grants - unrestricted emergency need-based grants of $2500 for artists living and working in all disciplines across Washington State to assist with an unforeseen emergency, crisis, or catastrophic event. Artists must identify with one or more of the following communities: Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and/or Native, LGBTQIA+, immunocompromised, with immigrant status, have or are living with a disability, residing outside King County, and/or low income. Applicants must be over the age of 18. Students cannot apply.

The deadline is 29th July, 11:59 pm PT.

NPR’s Next Gen Radio - free week-long intensive digital media training with a focus on narrative audio. Each selected participant is paired with a professional journalist and together they find, report, and produce a 3:30 to 4-minute-long non-narrated audio story. Anyone new to audio can apply — college students, recent graduates, people who have just started their own podcasts, and those looking to change careers. Selected participants also receive a stipend for their work that week. The programmes are digital-first, meaning they can be done remotely. You can read my Spotlight on NPR Next Gen here. There are various Next Gen applications, each with different requirements. You can apply to any programme at any time, but the project with an upcoming deadline is: 

Texas, 1st - 6th September, for applicants living in the state of Texas. 

The deadline is 28th July, midnight CT.

St Louis, 22nd - 27th September, for applicants living in Missouri.

The deadline is 11th August, midnight CT.

Barlett and Steele Awards - a celebration of business journalism in the United States. The awards have two main categories: Global/National Publications and Regional/Local Publications, which both offer $3000 for the gold prize, $2000 for silver and $1000 for bronze. Additionally, there is an Outstanding Young Journalist award recognising the work of a journalist under 35 in investigative business reporting, offering a gold prize of $3000. Staff or freelance journalists are welcome to enter, but freelancers must include a letter from an editor. Podcast submissions should be no longer than 20 minutes each and all materials must be in English or have English-language translations or captions.

The deadline is 31st July.

SJN Building Democracy Fellowship - funding, training, and support for U.S. based newsrooms to complete meaningful reporting on government and democracy beyond Election Day. The fellowship aims to enhance newsrooms’ solutions journalism skills and teach them to utilise data reporting to create a deeper impact. Selected newsrooms will receive a $10,000 stipend, training from leading experts, and mentorship and support from Solutions Journalism Network (SJN) staff and their peers. The programme will run from September 2024 to June 2025, with a break for the November presidential election. They ask newsrooms to dedicate one reporter and one editor to the project and commit to utilising what they learn in the training to produce at least two solutions stories over the course of the fellowship.

The deadline is 31st July.

The Leeway Art and Change Grant - project-based grants of up to $2500 to fund art for social change projects by women, trans, and/or gender nonconforming artists and cultural producers working in any medium and living in Greater Philadelphia (Bucks, Camden, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or Philadelphia County).

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

Silver Dome Award - a celebration of the “Best of the Best” in Illinois broadcasting. They have many Radio categories. Applications cost $25 for small markets, $35 for medium markets and $45 for the Chicago Market.

The extended deadline is 1st August.

Women’s Audio Mission Internship Program - a 13-week paid internship allowing women (transgender or cisgender) and non-binary/gender-expansive individuals in California’s Bay Area to learn audio engineering skills. Applicants will gain skills, build confidence and develop industry connections to prepare for a job in the audio industry; as well as receive hands-on studio training and learn how to share audio skills and knowledge to further support the organisation’s mission. The programme includes a commitment of a total of 18 hours per week, with both in-person and virtual components. The programme is recommended for those 21 years and older. Applicants receive a $2500 stipend once they have completed the programme.

The next deadline is 1st August.

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 2nd August.

The Laundromat Project Create Change Residency - a yearlong programme supporting the development of participatory and community-attuned creative projects by artists of colour working within their communities in any of the five boroughs of New York. Projects can take place either in person or virtually, across various community sites, from laundromats and urban gardens to playgrounds and community centers. Their building blocks are: Make Art, Build Community, Create Change. The residency offers a $15,000 honorarium; up to $10,000 in project production; a series of workshops; monthly cohort coaching sessions; and professional development mentorship. Applicants must be over the age of 21. NOTE: The copy says 2023 in some places but 2024 in others, and it mentions a focus on Bed-Stuy which contradicts with the mention of the five boroughs, but I believe the Bed-Stuy reference is from last year’s copy.

The deadline is 21st August.

Bryn Du Artist in Residence Program - an 8- or 12-week residency for U.S. based artists of any discipline to live and engage with the community in Granville, Ohio. Artists may be in any stage of their career. Stipends include $2000 for an 8-week residency and $3000 for a 12-week residency. Residencies are available in the Winter (January - March), Summer (June - August) and Fall (September - November). All Artists in Residence are expected to provide a minimum of two community engagement activities per month, such as a community poetry reading, performance, talk or gallery show. Applicants must be over the age of 18. There is a $15 application fee.

The deadline is 31st August.

Foreign Press Correspondents Prizes of Excellence - a recognition of U.S. based foreign journalists who publish abroad in radio, TV, online, print, and online foreign media. Applicants’ published reporting must fall into one of the following categories: Global Health Care and Covid19; Technology; Environment and Climate Change; Minorities, Inequality, and Discrimination; Business and Economics; International/National Politics; Misinformation; and Arts and Entertainment. The awards are accompanied by monetary support (unspecified).

The deadline is 1st September.

Europe

Cosmic Debris Residency - an opportunity for three collaborators from any artistic or scientific background from the EEA (the EU, plus Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Switzerland and the U.K.) to create an immersive exhibition or experience for SpaceFest. This year’s theme is space debris, the defunct human-made objects in space which no longer serve a useful function. Applicants are encouraged to explore innovative ways to engage visitors through interactive installations, multimedia experiences, and immersive storytelling. They offer a stipend of €3000, self-catering accommodation and a studio space, and a travel contribution for international participants. Applicants can apply as individuals, but in the case of a pre-existing collaboration one person should make the application on behalf of the group.

The deadline is 15th July, 11:59 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:

Poland - for journalists from Poland and Germany dedicated to climate and energy topics, taking place in Autumn 2024. The delegates receive a €3800 stipend.

The deadline is 31st July.

Northern Europe - for journalists from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. The delegates receive a €3800 stipend.

The deadline is 15th August.

Åke Blomström Masterclass - a free in-person masterclass in Berlin for 10 up-and-coming European audio producers. Successful applicants receive €500 to cover travel and accommodation. The masterclass takes place in early October 2024 in Berlin, right before the Prix Europa festival. You have to submit a CV, a cover letter and a 5-minute piece of audio showcasing your skills. You can read my Spotlight here for tips on applying.

The deadline is 15th July.

KCUR's Aviva Okeson-Haberman Internship Program (Fall) - an educational programme that provides U.S. based students, recent graduates and other potential journalists with skills, relationships and resources that will help them pursue careers in public media, journalism and/or non-profits. Internships pay $15/hour, and interns may receive academic credit if an agreement is made between KCUR and the intern's college or university.

The deadline is 21st July.

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. Teams can also apply for mentorship. The final project can be published in any language. 

The next deadline is 25th July, 1 pm CET.

Souspilnist Foundation Internships - a free 15-day internship for final-year students of Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes at journalism schools in Ukraine. The internship will be held in August in one of the leading newsrooms in Kyiv. The organiser will cover selected participants’ accommodation, meals and transportation costs.

The deadline is 28th July.

SEEMO Award for Outstanding Merits in Investigative Journalism - a celebration of high-quality investigative journalism in of Central European Initiative (CEI) Member States (Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Hungary, Italy, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine). This year’s award is highlighting investigative journalism that raises the public awareness of critical issues in the agriculture/food security, environment, and health sectors. There are two categories: Professional Journalists, with a €4000 prize, and Young Professional Journalists, with a €1000 prize. Professional journalists are candidates who have been actively involved in investigative reporting for at least three years and are still active in journalism; young professional journalists are those born on or after 1st January 1994 who have been actively involved in investigative reporting, even in the context of training activities organised by schools, universities or NGOs, and, as a result, have published at least one investigative story. Print, radio, TV, news agencies and internet media are accepted.

The deadline is 31st July, 11:59 pm CET.

Vienna Media Initiative Media Start Funding - €2000 - €10,000 of media start-up funding for independent journalists and small media founders in Vienna who want to create economically sustainable offerings and deepen their business and journalistic know-how. Funding can cover the costs of education and training, advice, internal personnel costs and travel expenses. The maximum project duration is 1.5 years.

The deadline is 31st July.

Documenting Ukraine Grants - €5000 funding for Ukrainian academics, creative professionals and public intellectuals to create projects that either document the experience of the full-scale Russo-Ukrainian war or provide intellectual or artistic reflections on these events. Their priority is to support people currently residing in Ukraine; though they can accept projects from outside Ukraine. Proposed projects can be nonfiction or fiction, but they mostly work with documentary material. Application submissions in English are preferred, but can also be written in Ukrainian. Final projects can be in English or Ukrainian.

The deadline is 19th August.

FPD Low Countries Grant - funds for investigative journalists from Belgium and The Netherlands who want to collaborate for a cross-border local investigation. The proposed project must be published in at least one Dutch-language medium in Belgium and in one medium in the Netherlands. Applicants must have a letter of intent for publication from at least two professional news outlets. They accept any journalistic media, including radio documentaries and podcasts. There is no limit to the budget you can suggest.

The next deadline is 22nd August, 1 pm CET.

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 22nd August, 1 pm CET.

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.

United Kingdom + Ireland

ELAN X TR Summer Social - an opportunity for early-career audio makers in London to socialise on Wednesday 17th July at The Roundhouse's Terrace Bar. There is some money for drinks behind the bar (first come first served). People of all ages are welcome.

The deadline is as soon as possible (before it reaches capacity).

Cheerful Earful Call Out for Podcasts - an opportunity to perform a live podcast episode at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival in London. Successful applicants will perform on the Listen Up stage during the final weekend, which seats up to 30 audience members. Everyone who appears on the Listen Up stage is automatically eligible for extra financial support from their Hubbub fund (unspecified).

The deadline is unspecified.

Novel Comedy Producer and Writers Talent Pool - Novel is looking for U.K. based producers and writers with experience working on scripted comedy podcasts for their talent pool. They have various shows in development that require both writers and producers (separate and combined roles) to work with big talent to create unique and entertaining comedy focused audio first shows. Applicants will be confident in producing weekly and/or high volume shows, particularly conversational and comedy formats, and be used to planning and producing multiple episodes at a time. 

The deadline is unspecified.

TBI Media Call Out for Producers from the North West - Richard Attley, an executive producer at TBI Media, is looking for podcast/radio producers in the North West of the UK, for projects current and future.

The deadline is unspecified.

SRA New Judges Expression of Interest - the Student Radio Association is looking for volunteer judges for the Student Radio Awards. Judges aren’t required to have student radio experience, but those who have done student radio must have left university at least two years before applying to be a judge.

The deadline is 12th July.

Virgin Radio Broadcast Internship - 3-months of paid work experience at Virgin Radio at the Chris Evans Breakfast Show. Broadcast Interns will work on site in the London Bridge Studios of News UK. The pay is unspecified.

The deadline is 14th July.

Scottish POC Writers Space to Thrive Programme - a call out for Black writers or writers of colour based in Scotland to submit pitches on the theme of “Space.” Any and all interpretations of the theme are welcome. They accept pitches in text, audio and/or video format — audio must be less than 3 minutes. Selected artists are paid an artist fee of £135.

The deadline is 16th July.

New York State Council on the Arts Support for Artists - $10,000 grants for artists of all artistic practices and disciplines across New York state. They accept audio art/installation and radio under the Film, Media, and New Technology discipline. Applicants must apply through an eligible New York State non-profit fiscal sponsor; fiscal sponsors may retain a maximum of $500 for administrative costs.

The deadline is 17th July, 4 pm ET.

Student Radio Awards - awards for student radio in the U.K. Applicants must be representing stations that are members of the Student Radio Association (SRA) or individual nominees currently studying at — or having graduated within the last thirteen months from — a member station. Entries cost £5.

The deadline is 26th July, 8 pm BST.

George Viner Memorial Fund Bursary - a scholarship fund for aspiring Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) journalists, covering the costs of an National Union of Journalists (NUJ) recognised media course. Applicants must have received a formal offer of a place. As part of the application you submit a budget, which can include extra expenses outside the course such as accommodation and books. Aside from funding, successful applicants will be entitled to an NUJ mentor, as well as the opportunity for additional professional training and career guidance. 

The deadline is 31st July.

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 31st July, 5 pm BST.

The ReelWorld Radio Academy 30 Under 30 - a free-to-enter accolade for people in the U.K. radio and audio industry under the age of 30. Applicants could be producers, presenters, journalists, commissioners, creators, etc. You can put yourself forward, or you can be nominated by someone else. If you are nominating yourself, you do not have to be a Radio Academy member. The prize includes a year’s membership, free tickets to the Audio and Radio Industry Awards (ARIAS) and the Radio Academy Festival, as well as the opportunity for potential future speaking engagements. You must have worked in U.K. radio/audio for at least a year. 

The deadline is 15th August, 11:59 pm BST.

INK Festival Script Submissions - 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 deadline is 1st September, 11:59 pm BST. The deadline for students is 31st October, 11:59 pm BST.

Latin America + The Caribbean

Journalistic Research Grant Program - funding for journalists covering human rights in Latin America and the Caribbean. Participants will conduct an investigation on topics related to: the climate emergency; human rights; the right to care and its relationship to other rights; freedom of thought and expression; judicial independence; or artificial intelligence in the administration of justice. Applicants must have more than five years of experience. Each fellow will receive $1000. 

The deadline is 17th July.

Jeduca Education Journalism Grant - R$10,000 funding to promote the production of journalistic material and quality work on relevant topics in Brazilian public education. Applicants must have at least two years of professional experience. Applicants can submit an additional request for extra expenses up to R$2000. Applicants need a letter of approval from the editor of the media outlet indicating interest in publishing. The report or series produced may be published in print media, portals, websites, radio or TV stations or podcast platforms.

The deadline is 20th July.

Fundação José Luiz Egydio Setúbal Media Prize - an award recognising Brazilian media that highlights children and teenagers' health care. There is an audio category. First place in each category wins R$12,000, and students win R$8000 (R$5000 goes to the student and R$3000 for the advisor). Second place in each category wins R$4000.

The deadline is 26th July.

Embassy Bridgetown’s Strengthening Independent Media in the Eastern Caribbean Department of State Grant - funding for a project which strengthens Eastern Caribbean independent media’s ability to increase access to objective and quality information. Embassy Bridgetown seeks proposals that will provide financial and technical assistance to small- and medium-sized media outlets to strengthen their ability to safely produce and disseminate accurate information to audiences in the Eastern Caribbean. The total funding amount is $500,000, which is expected to be distributed to one recipient over a period of 36 months. Applicants must be international not-for-profit organisations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organisations, or educational institutions (public or private).

The deadline is 28th July.

Walter Reuter Journalism Award - a prize honouring Mexican journalists (or Latin American journalists living in Mexico and publishing work in the Mexican media). This year's competition theme is “Democracy: Beyond Elections,” which seeks to address the transformation processes that democratic societies are currently undergoing, with a special emphasis on Mexico. The first place winner will receive a trip to Germany and MXN40,000 plus a 10-week German course. The second and third place winners will receive MXN20,000 and MXN10,000 respectively. They accept radio submissions.

The deadline is 1st August.

ABP Journalism Award - free-to-enter awards organised by the Brazilian Psychiatric Association celebrating journalistic works that aim to demystify mental disorders and the stigma that weighs on psychiatry. Applications must be broadcast on Brazilian platforms and within the following categories: print, online, radio, television, channel and influencer.

The deadline is 9th August.

Canada

Marie-Ange Garrigue Prize - an award for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident or any Canadian organisation who in the past year has provided significant help to a writer or journalist outside Canada who has faced threats, violence, harassment, or imprisonment for reporting or commenting on issues of public interest. The winning nominee will receive a $2000 CAD cash prize.

The deadline is 14th July, midnight ET.

DARC Indigenous Residency Program - a 1-month intensive on-site artist residency for mid-career Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) artists in the Ottawa-Gatineau region who are seeking to develop their current practice, experiment with a new medium, or continue an existing project. Artists in residence are provided access to facilities, including a microcinema, soundstage, digital edit suite, and recording studio along with audio-visual equipment. Artists also have access to up to 16 hours of advisor time. Artists in residence are provided: a fee of $2000; $500 for an artist talk or the presentation of their work; a full festival pass to the Asinabka Film & Media Arts Festival; and free access to workshops for a year.

The deadline is 15th July.

Amnesty Media Awards (Canada) - free-to-enter awards celebrating excellence in human rights journalism for Canada-based journalists and Canadian journalists reporting abroad. In terms of audio-relevant categories there are: Long-Form Podcast; Long-Form Radio; and Mixed Media (for online stories featuring at least three elements: text, photos, video, audio, animation and data visualisation).

The deadline is 7th August, 11:59 pm ET.

Asia

Without Borders Media Fellowship - an opportunity for journalists, photographers, filmmakers, and newsroom editors from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, and Nepal to produce humanitarian and health related journalistic reporting that leverages scientific storytelling to draw attention to emerging local or cross-border issues in the South Asia region. Applicants should have at least three years of professional experience. The fellowship offers: reporting costs, typically between INR 50,000 and INR 200,000; access to MSF projects; knowledge sharing on MSF’s model of care; mentorship; and training. Awarded fellows will be encouraged to work together, build communities of practice, and support humanitarian actors to better understand crises and contexts. There are two grant categories available for applicants to choose from: the General Grant — supporting in-depth reporting across four themes: Refugee Health; Maternal and Child Health; Mental Health and Emergency Response — and the Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative Grant on Neglected tropical diseases — focused on raising awareness and fostering a better understanding of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). Applications must be submitted in English, but applicants are encouraged to additionally publish their stories in local languages of their region. Multimedia fellows must publish one story which should be at least 8 minutes.

The deadline is 14th July.

Rappler Journalist Fellowships - two 4-month fellowships for Southeast Asian journalists. The Aries Rufo Journalism Fellowship is open to Filipino journalists who are either: enrolled in an accredited college or university and an active member of a campus outlet at the time of application (receiving P8000/month), or a freelance or staff journalist at a media organisation (receiving P17,000 a month). The #FactsMatter Fellowship is open to: Southeast Asian journalists working in ASEAN newsrooms — in Brunei Darussalam, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam — receiving $5000. Applicants must have an excellent command of the English language. The newsroom should nominate a reporter and an editor who will be working together on a final long-form project.

The deadline is 4th August, 11:59 pm Manila.

Asian Media Awards - free-to-enter awards celebrating mainstream media organisations which are dedicated to serving the British Asian community. All work, unless specified, must be either carried out in the U.K. or initiated and co-ordinated by staff in the U.K. There are broad categories which allow for audio entries — Journalist of the Year, Best Investigation, Regional Journalist of the Year, Outstanding Young Journalist (under 25), Sports Journalist of the Year, and Report of the Year — as well as many Radio categories.

The deadline is 22nd August.

Africa

African Fact-Checking Awards - awards for journalists, journalism students, and professional fact-checkers across Africa. Fact-checking in this case refers to correcting a claim about an important topic related to Africa that is either misleading or wrong. Fact-checks can be published/broadcast in any language (provided there is an English or French translation) but entry forms must be completed in either English or French. Radio work is specifically allowed. The winners receive US$3000 and the runners-up will receive US$1500, except student journalists, who receive US$2000 for winners and US$1000 for runners-up.

The deadline is 14th July, 11:59 pm GMT.

Bolstering East Africa’s Investigative Journalism Ecosystem Grant - funding to support the development of an investigative journalism curriculum targeted at Kenyan journalists and regional actors who are influential beyond their borders. There is a total funding of $986,500 to be divided between 1 to 3 organisations. Proposed projects should include designing a curriculum, developing materials, virtual exchanges, training, and mentoring. The aim is to teach investigative journalism techniques which focus on identifying inauthentic behavior and using artificial intelligence in online publications. Eligible applicants are not-for-profit organisations subject to section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code, foreign-based NGOs, public and private educational institutions, and governmental institutions.

The deadline is 15th July, 11:59 pm ET.

Oceania

Australian Podcast Awards - awards for podcasts that have been either produced in Australia or designed for Australian audiences. They have 30 categories, including the Indigenous Podcast for work involving First Nations producers or presenters and the Rising Star Award for people with under two years of experience in the podcasting industry. The entry fee is $230+GST or $70+GST for independents/freelance producers, charity podcasters or companies with less than 10 full-time employees. NOTE: Entries after 20th June will incur an additional fee of $110.

The final deadline is 11th July.

Middle East

ARIJ Awards for Arab Investigative Journalism - free-to-enter awards celebrating outstanding Arab investigative reporting. The awards are open to all journalists from all Arab countries, and Arabs residing abroad who have produced investigations in Arabic. They accept investigative reports in all categories: written, audio, visual and digital.

The deadline is 31st August.

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