All Hear April 2026

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I just got back to London after finishing my first term at clown school. I am exhausted but inspired…

I wanted to take a moment to introduce All Hear readers to Hussain Khan, our new researcher for All Hear and Transom intern. A journalism graduate from UC Berkeley who fell in love with audio storytelling as a child in Karachi, Pakistan, when his grandmother would tell him stories in the dark when the electricity would cut out. I’m so pleased to have him on the team.

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All Hear is free and always will be. If you want to show your support you can buy me a coffee or donate to Transom, which helps keep this resource-intensive work sustainable.

While I’m at clown school I’m going to be recommending some of my favourite Transom articles in lieu of opportunity Spotlights. This month, Ariana Martinez’s reflections on time in audio storytelling.

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BANGUOJA Audio Festival Open Call - an open call for audio documentary and narrative audio storytelling works from creators worldwide to be presented at the BANGUOJA audio documentary and art festival in Vilnius, Lithuania. Selected pieces may be presented as curated listening sessions, thematic showreels, or installation formats during the festival in June. The programme accepts short-form works up to 10 minutes and long-form works up to 60 minutes, with priority given to pieces engaging with this year’s theme “Finding Each Other,” exploring dialogue and connection in polarised societies. Open to professional and underground audio artists; works may be submitted in any language, though non-English or non-Lithuanian submissions must include a translated script for review.

The deadline is 10th April.

The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism (Spring) - 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. Given the enormous changes in federal spending and policy priorities now coming out of the new administration in Washington D.C., they are particularly interested during this round of Fellowships in story proposals that examine the impact of these changes.

The deadline is 14th April.

Stanley Center Developing Story Project - a virtual reporting programme for journalists and journalism students interested in covering nuclear weapons and global security, centred around the Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference taking place from 27th April - 22nd May. Selected participants join a cohort of reporters, receive expert-led briefings, connect with peers, and get guidance from experienced journalist Mark Leon Goldberg while covering the conference. The programme supports story development, pitching opportunities, and deeper understanding of nuclear policy and global diplomacy.

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

The Oral History Association Emerging Crises Oral History Research Fund - funding of up to $4000 for oral history research during situations of crisis in the U.S. and internationally. Funds may be applied to travel, per diem, or transcription costs for research in places and situations in which a longer application time schedule may be problematic. Such crisis situations include but are not limited to: wars, natural disasters, political or economic/ethnic repression, or other currently emerging events of crisis proportions.

The deadline is 15th April.

Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship - a fellowship for women, nonbinary and gender non-conforming journalists worldwide whose reporting focuses on human rights and social justice. The fellowship provides academic study and research at MIT’s Center for International Studies and a professional internship at The Boston Globe, offering time for research, coursework, and newsroom experience. Applicants must have at least three years of full-time professional journalism experience and may apply as staff journalists or freelancers. Applicants from any country are eligible but must be fluent in English in order to participate fully in the programme.

The deadline is 19th April.

Pulitzer Center Impact Seed Fund - micro grants for university educators and researchers in Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia to develop climate and environmental education projects using Pulitzer Center-supported journalism. Grants range from $2500 - $4000 to support teaching initiatives, research, and public engagement projects that address issues like climate change, oceans, rainforests, and governance. Open to university-based educators and researchers, including collaborative proposals across institutions. Projects must incorporate Pulitzer Center reporting and demonstrate strong community impact and DEI approaches.

The deadline is 19th April.

The NYU Stern Climate Economics Journalism Fellowship - a 2-day series of academic and social events at NYU Stern’s Greenwich Village campus for a group of journalists to learn from globally recognised experts in the emerging field of climate economics. Participants will discuss the fundamental factors and latest trends in climate economics and finance. All journalists who are interested in covering the interface between climate and the economy are welcome to apply, whether reporters and editors, staff or freelancers. International applicants are welcome to apply, though aspects of the course have a focus on U.S. policies and institutions. Fellows admitted to the programme who reside outside the New York Metro Area will receive a $2000 stipend to cover travel and accommodation costs; those residing inside the New York Metro Area will receive a $1000 stipend. The Fellowship takes place 18th - 19th September.

The deadline is 20th April.

The Listening Pitch - two grants of up to £10,000 for new documentary films that use sound as a central part of the storytelling. Even though this is for documentary film, I wanted to include it in the newsletter because of how much sound is a focus — maybe it could encourage some sound people to go outside of their comfort zone, or collaborate with a filmmaker. Films can be up to 30 minutes. NOTE: they don’t mention whether the work has to be in English.

The deadline is 20th April.

Earth Journalism Network Story Grants for 30x30 Marine Conservation Reporting - reporting grants for journalists based in coastal countries, with priority for Ghana, Mexico and the Philippines, to produce in-depth stories on progress toward marine conservation targets and Marine Protected Areas. Up to 35 grants are available with an average budget of $1500, alongside editorial mentorship and support throughout production. Open to journalists working in any medium, including freelancers and early-career reporters, with applications required in English or Spanish. Stories may be published in any language, but non-English entries must include an English translation.

The deadline is 21st April, 11:59 pm PT.

ArtEN Annual Exhibition Open Call - an international group exhibition in London inviting artists to apply through specific partner tracks based on heritage or nationality, including Austrian, Spanish-speaking, Korean, Hungarian, Portuguese, and Brazilian artists. Selected artists will be included in the 2026 Annual Exhibition, delivered in collaboration with international cultural agencies and supported by partners like the Florence Trust. Additional tracks may be added, expanding opportunities across the network.

The deadline is 23rd April.

The Austin Film Festival Fiction Podcast Award - an international competition for independent fiction podcast scripts. Scripts that have been produced are only eligible if: more than one season has not been released to the public; and the show is produced independently and is not controlled by, under exclusive licence to, or financed by any major podcast production company or network. Writers can submit up to three episodes, totalling no more than 90 pages in length. Scripts must be in English. Applications cost $45 for the late deadline and $50 for the final deadline. The winner receives $1000 and reimbursement of up to $500 for travel and accommodation to attend the festival in October.

The late deadline is 24th April and the final deadline is 27th May.

Utrecht University Making Visible the Invisible Critical Pathways Fellowships - a 4- to 6- week residency in the Netherlands for artists, journalists, researchers, activists, and cross-disciplinary practitioners exploring sustainability, inequality, and hidden systems shaping ecological and social crises. Fellows develop work that uncovers overlooked structures and imagines more just, circular futures, with a required residency period in Utrecht from October - November. The fellowship offers up to €10,000 covering travel, accommodation, living costs and visa support, along with access to university resources and research spaces.

The deadline is 27th April.

Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award - a free-to-enter international award for experienced journalists who have compiled a substantial body of work in science journalism. They offer a grant of at least $20,000 and mentorship to enable the winner to undertake a significant reporting project. Applicants must have at least 8 –10 years of professional experience. Staff and independent journalists are eligible to apply. Audio and multimedia journalism are accepted.

The deadline is 30th April.

London International Awards (LIA) - international awards for work released, published, or broadcast in a commercial environment. There is an Audio & Radio 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. Entries cost $393.75 before the early bird deadline and $525 after that.

The early deadline is 30th April, and the final deadline is 31st August.

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:

Eastern Europe - for journalists aged 20 to 35 from Eastern Europe or Germany, taking place between September and October. The delegates receive a €4000 stipend. For security reasons, the IJP cannot send German journalists to Russia, Ukraine, or Belarus, although it continues to invite fellows from those countries to Germany. The Eastern European countries that fellows can visit include Georgia, Armenia, and Moldova, and potentially Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan as well as Russian-speaking editorial offices in the Baltic states. Good knowledge of German or English is required for Eastern European applicants.

The deadline is 30th April.

Poland - for journalists from Poland and Germany to report on climate and energy issues, taking place between June and August. The delegates receive a €3800 stipend.

The deadline is 30th April.

Northern Europe - for journalists aged 18 to 40 from 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 1st May.

Middle East - for journalists from Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan and Egypt and Germany, taking place between November and December. The delegates receive a €5000 stipend.

The deadline is 15th June.

United Kingdom - for journalists aged 18 to 40 from the United Kingdom and Germany, taking place between October and December. The delegates receive a €3800 stipend.

The deadline is 15th June.

Berliner Hörspielfestival - an international radio drama festival in Berlin. They use the term “radio drama” loosely; they accept any genre, whether it’s narrative, documentary, language or sound experiments, etc. They have three competitions: Das Glühende Knopfmikro (“The Glowing Button Microphone”) for pieces up to 5 minutes long; Das Kurze Brennende Mikro (“The Short Burning Mic”), for pieces between 5 and 20 minutes; and Das Lange Brennende Mikro (“The Long Burning Mic”) for pieces between 20 and 60 minutes. Prizes include audio equipment. Works can be in any language as long as a German or English translation is provided. They also have Der MikroFlitzer (“The Speedster”); in late April they will release a specific sentence or sound and competitors have two weeks to create a radio drama of less than 60 seconds based on the prompt. Prizes include audio equipment.

The deadline for both competitions is 1st May, 11:59 pm CEST.

Earth Journalism Network Biodiversity Story Grants 2026 - reporting grants for journalists worldwide to produce in-depth stories on biodiversity, with a focus on underreported issues and countries classified as low- or middle-income. Grants support ambitious, investigative or multimedia reporting, with 5 to 10 awards available at approximately €1000 - €2000 each, plus mentorship throughout the project. It is open to journalists working in any medium, including freelancers and early-career reporters. Applications must be submitted in English, though stories can be published in any language with an English translation.

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

University of Lille AIRLab Residency - 1-year residency for artists or collectives working across disciplines including visual arts, sound, performance, literature, and digital media to collaborate with a research laboratory at the University of Lille in France. The programme supports an immersive research and creation process from October to June, followed by a public presentation phase, with a focus on bridging artistic practice and scientific research. Selected artists receive a residency fee of €10,000 and a production budget of up to €5000, with additional technical support. They do not specify who can apply, I assume it is international.

The deadline is 1st May.

The American University in Cairo Kamal Adham Fellowship for Television and Digital Journalism - a fellowship for international journalists who wish to pursue full-time study towards a one-and-a-half year master’s degree in television and digital journalism at The American University in Cairo (AUC). Applicants must have financial needs and a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent. Preference is given to graduates of Egyptian public universities and professionals in the broadcasting industry. The fellowship covers: partial tuition fees for a maximum of eight credits per semester; student services and activities fees; medical service and health insurance fees; and it may cover prerequisite courses and one semester of intensive English language courses as needed. Fellows are assigned up to 20 hours per week of related academic or technical work and expected to conduct a teaching assistantship if the course requires.

The next deadline is 3rd May.

The Lovies - the European sister to the international Webby Awards, recognising online excellence. Entrants can be based anywhere but the content must have been produced for European audiences. They have a podcast section with 26 categories under General Series, Individual Episode and Features. Their four new podcast categories are Best Guest, Best Original Score/Music or Sound Design, Best Writing, and Experimental or Innovation. They accept submissions in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Dutch, and Swedish. The cost is €385 per entry.

The deadline is 8th May.

The Leeway Transformation Award - a $15,000 grant for women and minority gender artists and cultural producers living in Greater Philadelphia who create art for social change, and have done so for the past five years. The award is unrestricted and open to artists and cultural producers working in any medium, including traditional and nontraditional as well as multimedia and experimental forms. Artists and organisations must live/be located in Bucks, Camden, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or Philadelphia County for the past two years or more.

The deadline is 15th May.

VCCA Wachtmeister Award - a free-to-enter biannual award for a prominent writer, visual artist, composer or sound artist whose significant achievement in the arts is widely recognised. The next Wachtmeister Award is specifically open to established composers and/or sound artists using acoustic sources who have not previously been in residence at the Virginia Center for Creative Arts (VCCA). Eligible applicants will have worked professionally as a composer for at least the past 15 years with substantial national or international achievement in their field, including publications, grants, awards, and other signs of achievement. The award winner will receive a fully-funded VCCA residency of up to 30 days, to be scheduled between 1st May 2027 and 31st August 2028; a $1000 honorarium; and a travel stipend of $750. The VCCA residency at Mt. San Angelo includes an individual studio, a private bedroom with a private en-suite bath, and three prepared meals each day in a community of more than 20 writers, visual artists, and composers in the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. I believe it is international.

The deadline is 15th May.

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 26th May.

The Headlands Center for the Arts Bay Area Artist Residency - a 4- to -10-week Artist-in-Residence programme for approximately 50 international artists at any stage of their career. Residencies include studio space, chef-prepared meals, housing, travel and living expenses. Applicants must be able to speak basic English. The application fee is $35 for the early bird deadline and $45 for the regular deadline.

The deadline is 1st June.

Headlands Bay Chamberlain Award - a 6- to 10-week residency at Headlands Center for the Arts in Sausalito, California for international artists working with non-traditional media in the social practice discipline. They also offer a $10,000 cash prize and cover roundtrip airfare. Residencies offer studio space, a private bedroom in a shared house, four chef-prepared meals per week, audio/video equipment, and an artists’ library with a computer. They are especially looking for non-studio-based art that takes place in public spaces, engages viewers in interactive and participatory modes, recognises social and ethnic diversity, and reflects on human lives. Residents participate in monthly “Show + Tell” nights, as well as seasonal Open Houses events. It costs $25 to apply and applicants must speak basic English.

The deadline is 1st June.

Oral History Project Grant - grants of up to $5000 awarded twice annually for serious research that uses oral history as a principal source. Applicants could be graduate students conducting research for their thesis or dissertation, or more advanced scholars for books or other scholarly projects. The interviews generated by these projects will become part of the collection of the Hagley Library, which guarantees the permanent preservation of and access to oral histories associated with any funded project. It is open to international applicants, but NOTE: they are specifically looking for stories on interconnected histories of American business, technology, and society. They especially seek oral histories representing the roles of women, African Americans and other ethnic minorities. Interviews must be conducted in English.

The next deadline is 1st June.

National Endowment for Democracy Grants - grants to support the projects of nongovernmental groups outside of the U.S. who are working to advance democratic goals and strengthen democratic institutions in more than 100 countries. They only fund nongovernmental organisations, which may include civic organisations, associations, independent media, and other similar organisations.

The next deadline is 2nd June.

The Dig Awards - international awards for investigative journalism in video or audio formats. The Audio & Podcast category includes podcasts, audio dramas and radio shows that tackle and cover relevant international stories using an investigative angle, original reporting techniques and a distinctive approach. The category is open to works in Italian, English, Spanish and French, but French and Spanish entries require an English translation. The festival will take place 14th - 28th September in Modena, Italy. Entries cost €50.

The deadline is 6th June.

The City University of London Richard Beeston Bursary - £6000 in funding for international students enrolled in the M.A. International Journalism programme at City, University of London for the academic year 2025/26. This is not exclusively an audio journalism Master’s, students will develop skills in text, broadcast and online journalism. Applicants can take an elective Film, TV, Video and Radio Specialism as part of the course.

The deadline for submission is 8th June, 5 pm BST.

Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism - awards which honour the work of freelance journalists, local reporters and news fixers in developing countries or nations in transition. There are three categories: Freelancer, Local Reporter and News Fixer. Each winner receives a cash prize of $5000.

The deadline is 14th June, midnight GMT.

Press Gazette’s Future of Media Awards - a recognition of international journalism that brings quality work to digital audiences. It’s open to publishers around the world, and accepts a range of media including podcasts. There is a specific award for Podcast of the Year, for both national/international and specialist/regional categories. The fee is £55 for freelancers or specialist/regional outlets, and £100 for national news organisations (excluding VAT). Submissions must be written in or translated to English.

The deadline is 18th June, 11:59 pm BST.

Other Lands Other Sounds Residency Programme - a 12-day residential cross-arts programme in Northern Portugal for artists and musicians across disciplines including music, visual arts, dance, theatre, performance and live art. The programme brings together 16 participants to collaborate on interdisciplinary work through workshops, mentoring, field trips and collective creation, culminating in a public promenade performance. The fee is €1210 covering accommodation, meals and tuition, with limited bursary and work exchange opportunities available. It is open to professionals, students and self-taught practitioners working across disciplines, with English as the working language.

The deadline is 18th June, 4 pm PDT.

International News Media Association 30 under 30 Awards - a free-to-enter prize for international journalists under 30 with early career achievements, insights into innovation, ability to influence, and other skills. Applicants may nominate themselves or another journalist, as long as the nominated person is employed by a news media company and is under the age of 30 as of 19th June 2026.

The deadline is 19th June.

Open Call for Situated Residencies - a yearlong residency programme for international artists designed to tackle socio-ecological challenges through cross-disciplinary research and art. Residents will receive an artist fee of €13,500 (travel excluded) and a production budget for a project that engages with a specific context of their host location in a creative way. Residencies will take place at four different host locations: Baltan Laboratories (The Netherlands), Lungomare (Italy), Idensitat (Spain), ZEMOS98 (Spain).

The deadline is 20th June.

Aesthetica Podcast Lounge - a call out for international submissions for Aesthetica Short Film Festival’s Podcast Lounge, an immersive storytelling experience. Winning podcasts will be considered for the Best Podcast award and played aloud in the Podcast Lounge during the festival, which is taking place from 5th - 9th November in York, U.K. Selected podcasters will be given two delegate passes to the festival, as well as access to film screenings, masterclasses, panels, parties, events, networking, and VR and Games spaces. Podcasts must be less than 40 minutes and must be in English. It costs £27 to submit work.

The deadline is 30th June.

The AIBs - international awards for television, audio and digital media, held by The Association for International Broadcasting (AIB). They have seven awards in the Radio/Audio/Podcast category. It costs £165 (£110 for members), except for the Presenter of the Year category which is £140 for members and non-members. All fees do not include VAT.

The deadline is 3rd July.

Dr. Jack G. Shaheen Mass Communications Scholarship - a $5000 scholarship supporting Arab American students pursuing careers in journalism, film, television, radio, or media studies. Eligible applicants are university students enrolled for 2026-27, juniors, seniors, or graduate students, majoring in journalism, television, radio, film, or media studies, with a minimum 3.5 GPA. NOTE: Applications must be submitted by mail.

The deadline is 12th April.

The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism - 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 next deadline is 13th April.

Edward Aschoff Rising Star Nominations - a recognition of promising journalists under the age of 34 who demonstrate talent, work ethic, and passion for sports journalism, particularly in college football coverage. The award is held by The Football Writers Association of America (FWAA).

The deadline is 15th April.

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 programmes; and services that expand access and inclusion to individuals with limited physical or English-speaking abilities.

The next deadline is 17th April.

Nova Institute Media Fellowship - a fellowship for U.S. based journalists which aims to increase accurate, science-based reporting on health within the media. Nova will support four projects exploring health, well-being, and our ability to flourish and live a fulfilling life. The opportunity is open to print, broadcast, and digital journalists. Successful applicants receive $60,000 and mentorship over 12 months for a proposed project, with an additional $7500 for expenses such as travel and conference fees, and Nova will cover any additional costs associated with attending Nova meetings, workshops, or events. Funding is intended to support a fellow’s living expenses, project-related expenses, travel, conference fees, health insurance, etc. Fellows are expected to work 35 hours per week, and the project should be their only full-time work during the fellowship term.

The deadline is 20th April, 11:59 pm ET.

Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship for Public Service Journalism - a fellowship for a mid-career journalist who specialises in fact-based commentary or analysis to have time away from daily responsibilities to pursue in-depth reporting projects. They offer up to $100,000, which fellows may use to enrich their knowledge of a public interest issue through courses, independent study or travel. The fellowship is intended to result in published projects such as editorials, investigative series, podcasts, or books. A candidate should: be employed as an opinion writer, or as a reporter with a major focus on analytical or investigative journalism, at a U.S. news outlet or be a freelancer who devotes a majority of their time, or derives most of their income, from such pursuits; have at least three years of relevant professional experience; demonstrate outstanding analytical abilities; where applicable, secure assurances from editorial supervisors that the applicant will be allowed sufficient time to pursue the fellowship without jeopardising employment (fellows do not have to leave their jobs). Entries and work products must be in English.

The deadline is 20th April.

SPJ Eugene S. Pulliam First Amendment Award - a competition for any person, persons or organisation in the U.S. or its territories who have demonstrated the importance of a free press. Honourees receive a $10,000 cash award and transportation (airfare and two-night hotel stay) to the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) national convention. Additional travel costs are the responsibility of the award recipient. Honourees do not have to be journalists. Work must have been completed within the previous calendar year. Nominations for lifetime achievement are also welcome.

The deadline is 20th April, 11:59 pm ET.

Gwen Ifill Mentorship Program - a professional development opportunity for U.S based women and nonbinary journalists from underrepresented backgrounds, designed to address the lack of diversity in leadership positions across newsrooms in the U.S. Fellows will have the opportunity to learn from the leadership team and will be paired with senior media professionals.

The deadline is 30th April, 11:59 pm ET.

Jimmie & Suey Fong Yee Grants - two $2000 Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) scholarships for a current student and a recent graduate in the U.S. pursuing sports journalism. Successful applicants must produce a print, digital, audio, or visual story about Asians or Asian American-Pacific Islander (AAPIs) in sports. The grants can also offset costs for registration, travel, accommodations and meals for AAJA’s annual National Convention. Applicants must be a member of the AAJA and provide a statement of financial need.

The deadline is 30th April.

Ohio Arts Council Artist Opportunities - a grant for emerging and professional artists in Ohio. Grants are awarded to individual artists at both the emerging artist level ($500) and professional artist level (up to $2500) with no cash match required. Applicants must: have maintained legal residency for at least one year; and exhibited, performed, or published work as an artist within the past three years; and be over the age of 18. This grant is open to artists of all disciplines, at any stage of their career, and includes all types of artistic practice.

The next deadline is 1st May.

Retraction Watch and The Open Notebook Research Accountability Reporting Fellowship - a 6-month fellowship for U.S. based local journalists and editors to report on scientific integrity issues such as misconduct, fraud, and data manipulation at research institutions in their coverage areas. Selected fellows receive $7500 for their newsroom to support a reporting project, along with one-to-one mentorship, virtual training, and access to a community of science reporters. It is open to staff and freelance journalists working with a newsroom, with a required editor support letter.

The deadline is rolling, with selections beginning from 4th May.

Tulsa Artist Fellowship - a 3-year fellowship intended to foster an equitable environment where a diverse and inclusive community of artists and arts workers have the opportunity to live and thrive professionally in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Applicants must be at least 25 years old and U.S. citizens, permanent legal residents, or O-1 Visa holders. Artists can be from any medium and/or discipline as long as they have a minimum of five years of arts experience. Over the three years they provide: a $150,000 stipend, a $36,000 housing stipend, a one-time $1500 relocation stipend, fully subsidised studio space with equipment, childcare reimbursements for any fellowship activities, and $3600 stipends for a studio assistant and health and wellness activities.

The deadline is 7th May.

South Carolina Emerging Artist Grants - grants of up to $1800 for South Carolina-based artists in the first 1-5 years of their careers. Sound artists are welcome to apply. The grant period for this call is July - December 2026. Grant funds must be used for actual project costs.

The deadline is 14th May, 11:59 pm ET.

Kay Longcope Scholarship Award and Leroy F. Aarons Scholarship Award - grants for U.S. based LGBTQ+ college students looking to pursue a career in journalism. The Leroy F. Aarons Scholarship Award offers $5000 tuition assistance and the Kay Longcope Scholarship Award offers $3000 and is specifically for a student of colour. They accept audio pieces as part of the application.

The deadline is 15th May, midnight ET.

How to Get Good Tape Workshop - a 1-day, in-person workshop for beginner and intermediate audio storytellers to improve interview technique and capture stronger narrative tape, taking place on 23rd May (9 am - 4 pm PT). Participants will analyse examples of “good tape,” conduct field interviews, and workshop their material into a short audio story, with optional add-on mixing sessions available. It is open to journalists, podcasters, and audio creatives with some recording experience. The workshop costs $325 early bird (before 21st April), with one scholarship available.

The deadline is 21st May for scholarship applications.

Bethany Arts Community & ENU Builds Teen Arts Residency - a free residency for rising high school juniors and seniors in the NY–NJ–CT tri-state area to develop artistic work across any medium. Selected students take part in two 4-day residencies (November and March), receiving mentorship, studio space, and room and board while developing and presenting a project. It is open to high school artists (Class of 2027 & 2028) able to commit to both sessions.

The deadline is 26th May, 11:59 pm ET.

Mississippi Arts Commission Mini-Grants for Individuals - a reimbursement grant of up to $500 for established and emerging professional artists based in Mississippi. Grants can be used for: Professional Development (i.e. conferences/workshops), Marketing and Promotional Materials (i.e. website design, social media assets, merchandise), and Artistic Supplies (NOTE: they cannot fund the purchase of any permanent equipment such as musical instruments, computers or microphones). Individuals are considered to be professional artists if they: earn at least part of their annual income in their artistic work; consider their artistic endeavors as a career; maintain a high level of artistic quality; and make a significant time investment in their artistic disciplines through practice, performance or production. They accept media artists. Applicants must be 18+.

The deadline is 1st June.

Collier Spotlight - a free-to-enter certificate for impactful reporting on state institutions in the U.S. All media formats are accepted. Submitted reporting work must have been completed between 1st January and 1st September 2025. The news organisation that produces the top-ranked work will be awarded a $500 honorarium and certificate.

The deadline is 1st June.

Miami-Dade County Artist Access Grant Program - an opportunity for professional artists in any medium or discipline residing in Miami-Dade County to pursue opportunities that will advance their practice and career in demonstrable ways. Eligible opportunities include artistic professional development and skill-building opportunities such as specialised workshops, artist residencies, technique classes with master artists, conferences, teaching artist training, arts leadership training and other non-credit artistic learning opportunities, whether in person or virtual. Applicants must demonstrate how the potential, timeliness, and impact of the opportunities will forward their careers. Project-oriented opportunities such as exhibits or performances are not eligible.

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

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 16th June.

NEH Media Projects Program - an initiative supporting the development, production, and distribution of radio programs, podcasts, documentary films and series that engage general audiences with humanities ideas in creative and appealing ways. To be eligible to apply, organisations must be established in the U.S. or its jurisdictions as one of the following: a nonprofit organisation; an accredited institution of higher education (public or nonprofit); a state or local government or one of their agencies; or a federally recognised Native American Tribal government. Projects must be grounded in humanities scholarship and demonstrate an approach that is thoughtful, balanced, and analytical. Media Projects offers two levels of funding: Development (up to $75,000) and Production (up to $700,000 for film and $350,000 for radio and podcast programs). Prior to applying for a Production award, you should have: conducted extensive research on your subject, including archival work and preliminary interviews; identified humanities themes; involved humanities scholars in creating and interpreting the project’s content; drafted the script or detailed treatment(s); and designed your plans for distribution, outreach, and partnerships. Within the Production level, NEH will occasionally make Chair’s Special Awards (up to $1,000,000) for projects of exceptional significance, audience reach, and complexity.

The deadline is 25th June.

Gates Open Washington Grant Application - two Comedy and two General Arts grants of $3000 - $7000 for projects connected to Washington State. They judge the grants based on: quality of the work; chance at completion; originality and relevance to Washington. NOTE: Work must be apolitcal: “This does not mean we don’t want to hear real life stories about real life things. If you’re not sure, ask.” The application fee is $25.

The deadline is 30th June.

Kent Press & Broadcast Awards - a free-to-enter competition celebrating and rewarding Kent’s local media across print, online, radio or TV. Many of their categories include radio and podcasts.

The deadline is 10th April, 5 pm BST.

Brixton Radio Sound School Free Monthly Classes - free in-person sessions in London for young people aged 16 - 20 to learn music and radio production, including skills like vinyl mixing and broadcasting. The programme runs monthly, with hands-on workshops led by industry professionals and open access to studio spaces for beginners and aspiring audio creatives.

The next session takes place on 12th April, 12 pm - 3 pm BST.

Goalhanger: The Accelerator - a 3-month creative business incubator designed to identify, invest in, and scale high-potential UK based digital creators at a pivotal moment in their growth. They are seeking applications from exceptional digital creators across entertainment, sport, politics, science & tech and finance. They provide investment (up to £10,000 production investment), commercial and brand partnership support, a first-look deal with Goalhanger for long-form development, and access to Goalhanger’s senior editorial, creative and commercial leadership and on-air talent. They are looking to support strong, engaged and growing audiences from people who are already active on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts and/or Facebook averaging 100k+ views a month.

The deadline is 14th April, 11:59 pm BST.

Royal College of Nursing Digital Nursing Exhibition Artist Commission - a commissioned opportunity for artists to create a collaborative artwork exploring the digital revolution in nursing, to be exhibited in London and Edinburgh. The selected artist will work with nurses and people with lived experience to co-create a piece reflecting themes like technology, AI, data, and evolving models of care. It is open to artists working in any medium, with a requirement to deliver a final installation-ready work by early September. The budget is unspecified.

The deadline is 15th April, midnight.

Wandsworth Council South Asian Heritage Month Grants - grants for organisations or individuals delivering South Asian heritage projects in Wandsworth, U.K., as part of South Asian Heritage Month celebrations. Projects must centre South Asian heritage and community participation and take place during South Asian Heritage Month from 1st - 31st July, highlighting the stories and contributions of South Asian residents in the borough. Grants of £500 - £2000 are available to support community-focused activities such as oral history projects, cultural events, exhibitions, storytelling, or heritage-based workshops. Priority is given to projects engaging local communities in Wandsworth, particularly in Battersea and Roehampton areas.

The deadline is 16th April, 5 pm BST.

Koestler Awards - a free-to-enter competition celebrating art made by people incarcerated in U.K. prisons. They also run an arts mentoring scheme for entrants who want to develop their work further. They accept audio entries in several categories, including Radio Play, Spoken Word, Performance, Radio and Podcast Production and Music Composition. Prize money ranges in increments from £25 - £100.

The deadline is 17th April.

In The Making Programme - a 12-month artist development programme for 50 young people in the U.K. aged 14 to 18 who are interested in working in music and sound. They offer a week-long residency, online skills sessions, creative composing tasks and networking opportunities. The course costs £500 but they have a bursary scheme.

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

Studio KIND Artist Commission Open Call Back To The Market - three commissions for artists and researchers to explore the heritage of Barnstaple Pannier Market in North Devon, with a preference for South West-based practitioners. Each commission focuses on a different historical theme, including fascism and migration, LGBTQ+ political history, and musical heritage inspired by The Beggar’s Opera. Artists will develop research-based work culminating in a public exhibition in November 2026, alongside digital outputs and a workshop or talk. Fees range from £1500 to £2000 depending on the commission, with additional paid workshop opportunities.

The deadline is 20th April, 11pm BST.

British Podcast Awards - awards for podcasts that have been either produced in Great Britain and Northern Ireland or designed for U.K. audiences. They have 31 categories, including a Rising Star Award, for people with under two year’s experience in the podcasting industry. The entry fee is £210+VAT or £50+VAT for independents/freelance producers, charity podcasters or companies with less than 10 full-time employees. NOTE: Entries after the late deadline will incur an additional fee of £100.

The deadline is 30th April, the late deadline is 21st May.

Refugee Festival Scotland Media Awards - a celebration of responsible journalism on refugee issues in Scotland. They have six categories: independent media, written news, features, broadcast, radio and local media; audio can be submitted in all categories. Entries must be about refugee and asylum issues in Scotland and/or produced by a journalist living and working in Scotland. Applicants can enter their own work, or nominate outstanding pieces of work by other journalists.

The deadline is 4th May, 11:59 pm BST.

Wandsworth Council Black History 365 Grants - grants for organisations or individuals delivering African and Caribbean heritage projects in Wandsworth, U.K. as part of the borough’s year-long Black History 365 programme. Projects must centre African or Caribbean history and culture and take place in the borough between July - December, highlighting the contributions and experiences of the African diaspora in Wandsworth. Grants of £500 - £2000 support community-focused heritage activities such as oral history projects, cultural events, exhibitions, storytelling, and participatory workshops. Priority is given to proposals engaging Wandsworth communities, particularly in Battersea and Roehampton areas, and to projects led by Black-led organisations or practitioners of African or Caribbean heritage.

The deadline is 7th May, 5 pm BST.

Wandsworth Council Community Heritage Fund - grants for Wandsworth-based organisations or individuals delivering projects that explore and share the histories of communities who have lived in the borough. Projects must take place in Wandsworth between July - December and focus on uncovering local heritage through participatory activities such as oral histories, cultural events, exhibitions, storytelling, or community research. Grants of £500 - £2000 support heritage activities that engage local residents and highlight the diverse histories shaping the borough. Priority is given to proposals with strong community participation and clear benefits for local audiences.
The deadline is 7th May, 5 pm BST.

Charles Parker Day - a free-to-attend day of talks by producers, critics, researchers and historians celebrating and discussing the work and influence of this pioneering BBC Radio producer, Charles Parker, and the radio landscape more generally. Every year the day is in a different city; this year it will take place at the University of Salford on 8th May.

The deadline is 8th May.

Transmission Roundhouse Podcast Academy - an 11-week programme for London-based 18- to 25-year-olds that teaches young people how to make a podcast and supports them in the production of their first series. The course is two hours in the evening each week, in person at The Roundhouse in London. They offer free access to their studios and pay certain expenses for the podcast such as artwork. It costs £25, but financial support is available if that is a barrier. Previous experience in audio production is not required. The course runs on Tuesday evenings from 30th May to 10th August. You can read my Spotlight on Transmission Roundhouse’s Podcast Academy here.

The deadline is 11th May, 12 pm GMT.

Play As We Are: A Symposium of Somatic Sound Practices - a free 1-day symposium and practical workshop in London for musicians, composers, sound artists, performers, researchers, and movement-based practitioners exploring somatic approaches to sound and music-making. The event takes place at University College London from 10 am - 5 pm and includes an intensive workshop, discussion sessions, and a performance exploring body-based approaches to musical practice, improvisation, and creative collaboration. It is open to practitioners across genres and disciplines including instrumentalists, vocalists, choreographers, and theatre-makers; a limited number of travel honorariums are available for participants who are not in regular full-time employment such as students or freelance musicians.

The deadline is 15th May.

Stationers’ Foundation Postgraduate Bursary Scheme - up to £9000 of funding for select courses for early-career postgraduate students residing in the U.K. There is one audio-relevant course: the University of Salford’s M.A. in Journalism, which has broadcast modules. There is also M.A. News Journalism at Cardiff University, although it appears to be print-led. The Stationers’ Foundation will also try to offer mentorship. Applicants must be classified as paying U.K. tuition fees with a conditional or unconditional offer for one of the selected courses.

The deadline is 20th May or 17th June depending on the institution.

Bafta U.K. Scholarship Programme - funding for British citizens in need of financial assistance to study eligible undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the UK. BAFTA Scholars undertaking postgraduate study receive up to £12,000 towards their annual course fees (up to a maximum of £20,000 across 2 years). BAFTA will also make a contribution (unspecified) towards living expenses for undergraduate courses, but if the course is three or four years long, only those going into their 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study are eligible to apply. As well as financial assistance, BAFTA scholars also receive mentoring support and free access to BAFTA events around the UK. Eligible courses include M.A. Sound Design for Film and Television and Diploma Location Sound Recording.

The deadline is 28th May, 12 pm BST.

Independent Podcast Awards - awards recognising independent podcasts in the UK and Ireland. Their definition of “independent” is free of corporate ties, i.e. produced without the financial support of a large organisation, such as a publishing company, or brand, and is not fronted by high profile celebrities (high profile guests are allowed). Podcasts must ideally have released 10 episodes in the last 12 months or be a contained mini-series. There are 23 different categories. The first entry costs £35 and subsequent entries are £5.

The deadline is 2nd June, 6 pm BST.

Arts Council Ireland’s Young People, Children, and Education Bursary Award - €5000 to €20,000 of funding for Irish artists and practitioners working in a creative capacity in any art form to develop their practice in arts experiences with or for children and young people. The funding extends to arts facilitators, curators, or programmers. Applicants must either be a resident in the Republic of Ireland, or be able to make a strong case for why their programme would benefit the arts in the Republic of Ireland.

The deadline is 18th June, 5:30 pm IST.

Audionomia Awards - free-to-enter awards celebrating Polish non-fiction audio reportage. There are two awards, the Audionomia Award (PLN 10,000 prize) and the Audionomia Sound Design Award (PLN 5000 prize). Entries must not exceed 50 minutes in length.

The deadline is 10th April.

Journalismfund Europe Grant Programmes - funding which enables journalists and media to independently produce relevant cross-border investigative stories of public interest with a European mindset from international, national, and regional perspectives. It is open to E.U. member states and participating countries in the Creative Europe Programme (Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Ukraine, Armenia, and Tunisia). Unless otherwise specified, the results of the journalistic investigations can be published in any language, but applications must be in English. They have several grants which have multiple deadlines a year:

FPD Science Grant - funds for in-depth Dutch-language investigative science journalism in Belgium. They are seeking original and innovative proposed projects that cannot be realised through regular journalistic channels. The results of the research must be published in a Belgian media outlet. There is no limit to the budget you can suggest.

The next deadline is 23rd April, 1 pm CEST.

Environmental Investigative Journalism - a programme for cross-border teams of at least two professional journalists to conduct a journalistic investigation about an issue that concerns the environment and relates to Europe. To qualify applicants must be legally residing in at least two different countries. The result of the investigation must be published by at least two professional news outlets in at least two different countries, one of which must be in Europe. Production costs are eligible up to €1000. The grant can cover working time and expenses such as logistics, travel, insurance, access to legal support, translations, access to technology and data sets, etc. Teams can also apply for an experienced mentor to provide assistance.

The next deadline is 23rd April, 1 pm CEST.

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.

The next deadline is 23rd April, 1 pm CEST.

Cultural Foundation Schloss Wiepersdorf Residency Fellowships - 3-month residencies in Germany for sound artists, writers, composers, and researchers working in literature, fine arts, composition, or humanities and social sciences. Fellows stay at Schloss Wiepersdorf between March - May, June - August, or September - November and receive accommodation, meals, a monthly stipend of €1200, and a €480 materials grant. It is open to applicants from Germany and abroad who have completed relevant academic or artistic study or have an established professional practice with published or exhibited work. Applicants must demonstrate German or English proficiency and submit work samples as part of the application.

The deadline is 15th April.

Nordic-Baltic Network of Sound Art Residencies - a double residency programme for established composers and sound artists based in the Nordic or Baltic region, taking place across Norway, Lithuania, Sweden, and Denmark. Selected artists will complete residencies at two partner institutions (2 - 3 weeks each), developing an independent project with access to studio facilities, technical support, and an international network of sound art practitioners. The programme offers €2711 honorarium, up to €300 travel support per residency, additional eco-travel funding, free accommodation, and professional guidance.

The deadline is 19 April.

Anna-Maria and Stephen M. Kellen Fellowships - funding for up-and-coming German journalists to examine critical issues and public-policy by comparing perspectives in German-American affairs. Applicants must: have a minimum of five years of relevant work experience; hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent; hold German citizenship and live and work in Berlin; have a working knowledge of the English language. Fellows receive room and board for 21 days and a $7000 stipend to cover transatlantic airfare and domestic travel. Staff and freelancers can apply, but freelance journalists should demonstrate where related pieces could be published.

The deadline is 24th April.

Postcode Lottery Fund for Journalists - up to €4000 of funding for freelance Dutch journalists to conduct high-level reporting abroad. Applicants must be a professional journalist who: has published articles/taken photos/made broadcasts (in Dutch) in the past year; will be traveling abroad for a production, but the trip has not yet taken place; is planning a story that goes beyond the local level and is aimed at a wide audience; has an employer or client who willing to pay a portion of the costs (e.g. the fees); has at least one letter of intent from an employer or client who is interested in publishing/broadcasting the piece if quality and relevance are proven. They encourage applicants to mention other grant applications for the same production. Applications are accepted in Dutch.

The next deadline is 24th April.

Columbia Paris Global Center Reid Hall Displaced Artists Initiative - a 10-month residency and €40,000 stipend for European journalists who have been forced to leave their home countries due to war, natural disaster, political oppression, or similar extreme circumstances. With administrative support and a small office space at Reid Hall, the residency offers time and space to one journalist working on a long-term project. The selected journalist will also be invited to contribute to activities at Reid Hall, such as public lectures, podcasts, workshops, or conferences. The programme runs from September 2025 to June 2026. Applicants must reside in Europe and are responsible for submitting a valid passport and visa that covers the entire period of the residency.

The deadline is 30th April.

GRUND1535 Positive Futures Festival Sound and Performative Residency - a residency for artists working in sound, voice, and performance to develop a project and present work as part of a festival in Tyrol, Austria. The selected artist will complete a residency from 1st - 26th October, culminating in a live performance at the Positive Futures Festival and a public-facing workshop or talk. Support includes an artist fee of €1000, accommodation, and a travel allowance of up to €600.

The deadline is 30th April.

Sounds of the Future Residency at Sound Art Lab - a 3-week residency opportunity for artists strongly associated with the Danish sound art scene. Residing artists will have their own accommodation, workspace and access to professional sound studios for recording and editing stereo, surround and multi-channel works, electronic and wood workshops, as well as to their general depot of audio gear (microphones, recorders, speakers etc.). The residency provides an honorarium of DKK 10,000 per week. Both individuals and groups can apply, however the grant amount remains the same per award. Applicants cannot be in education or undergoing training. They are able to support artists with children.

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

Burgas 2032 Foundation European Capital of Culture Open Call - an open call for artists, organisations, collectives, and cultural producers internationally to propose projects for the European Capital of Culture bid in Burgas, Bulgaria. Projects should align with five thematic strands and be primarily implemented in Burgas, spanning areas such as arts, cultural heritage, community engagement, education, and environmental culture. Applicants must indicate budget needs within ranges of €20,000, €50,000, €200,000, or €500,000.

The deadline is 5th May.

ECHOES Eco-Soundscapes Open Call European Concert Halls Offering Eco-Solutions - an opportunity for emerging and mid-career sound artists based in Creative Europe countries to collaborate on an album and international tour exploring sound, ecology, and sustainability. Five selected artists will take part in residencies, co-creation sessions, and performances across Romania, Greece, Norway, and Ukraine in 2027, with a focus on field recordings and environmental storytelling. All travel and production costs are covered, and each artist receives €1000.

The deadline is 31st May.

Pulitzer Center African Radio Engagement Initiatives - a funding opportunity for local media organisations and radio outlets in East, West, and Southern Africa to develop participatory radio programmes or podcasts based on Pulitzer Center-supported reporting. Projects should engage communities on the intersection of climate and labour, including topics like labour rights, livelihoods, climate justice, and policy adaptation, while creating space for dialogue between communities and decision-makers. Programmes are expected to amplify journalism and foster grassroots participation, particularly among youth and underserved audiences. Applications are open in English and French.

The deadline is 15th April.

Pulitzer Center ACE Microgrants for African Local Movements - microgrants for civil society organisations, media groups, social enterprises, and think tanks across Africa to develop outreach projects on climate, environment, and governance. Projects must creatively engage communities and young professionals using or drawing from Pulitzer Center-supported reporting, with formats ranging from exhibitions and campaigns to conferences and public engagement initiatives. Grants support work addressing issues like natural resource management, corporate practices, corruption, and impacts on biodiversity and human rights. Applications are accepted in English or French.

The deadline is 30 April.

Indian Ocean Commission AléVini Regional Mobility Assistance Fund Cycle 6 - a mobility grant for individual artists from the Union of Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, and Mozambique to support short-term cultural exchange and collaboration across the Indian Ocean region. The fund supports networking, creative, or skills development mobility lasting 5 to 10 days (excluding travel), with activities taking place between August 2026 and February 2027. Funding includes up to €3000 for travel, accommodation, and living expenses, plus up to €250 for transporting artworks. Priority is given to projects that strengthen regional cultural ecosystems and promote gender inclusion.

The deadline is 12th May.

The Fulbright Egyptian Student Program - a fully funded master’s degree for Egyptian students to study in any field at a U.S. college or university. For a maximum of two years they fund the course as well as a stipend, travel allowance, health insurance and more. Preference will be given to applicants without prior significant experience in the U.S. and/or overseas, and U.S. citizens and green card holders and applicants are not eligible to apply. See the eligibility requirements here, which include grades and English language proficiency.

The deadline is 31st May.

EUNIC Spaces of Culture Sub-Saharan Africa Projects - funding programme for organisations, collectives, and cultural producers to develop collaborative cultural relations projects across Sub-Saharan Africa in partnership with European counterparts. Projects must be co-created through a triangular partnership involving at least three local partners, multiple EUNIC members, and an EU Delegation, and should focus on areas like arts, digital culture, education, human rights, sustainability, and social inclusion. Each project can receive up to €50,000, with a minimum 5% co-funding requirement, and must run between 1st September 2026 and 31st August 2027.

The deadline is 21st June.

Carleton Certificate in Journalism in Indigenous Communities - a free 10-month, hybrid learning experience at Carleton University for Indigenous peoples from: Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation, Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation and Mohawk Nation of Akwesasne. It is primarily aimed at people based in Ontario but they will consider others. It involves a 2-week internship at a news organisation and three in-person intensives, for which food and accommodation costs are covered. Graduates will receive a $3000 award to help them in the next steps of their journalism journey. Applicants must have completed an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including a minimum of six 4U or M courses. Those credits must include a 4U course in English (or anglais) with a grade of 60 percent or higher. The course takes place from September to May.

The deadline is unspecified.

RTDNF Canada Scholarships - funding of between $1000 and $5000 from The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) for the work of student journalists who are currently enrolled in a Canadian broadcast or digital journalism course at either a college or university. Applicants must be a Canadian citizen, landed Immigrant, or hold a Canadian work visa. There are many scholarships available, all with their own criteria and funding amounts. They ask for media submissions that have been produced for a school assignment in the 2025-26 school term. The same story/media cannot be submitted to more than one scholarship.

The deadline is 30th April, 11:59 pm ET.

EU-Canada Young Journalist Fellowship - a fellowship for Canadian citizen or permanent resident journalists aged 18 to 30 who are interested in reporting about important issues of the European Union. The 3 selected winning candidates will be hosted for a week-long all expense paid study tour, beginning 17th November, to learn about EU institutions and will receive a one year subscription membership to Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ). Work samples must be submitted in either English or French.

The deadline is 6th May.

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 $2500; $520 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 30th June.

Pulitzer Center Fundo Semear Microgrants Latin America - microgrants for educators, researchers, and student groups across Latin America to develop university-focused educational projects on environmental issues, particularly governance and transparency, climate and labour, and oceans. Projects must be inspired by or use reporting produced by journalists supported by the Pulitzer Center, and should engage academic communities or civil society through activities like workshops, exhibitions, or curriculum development. Grants offer up to $4000 and projects should be completed within six months.

The deadline is 19th April.

Sebrae Journalism Award - a recognition of the best reporting on the topic of entrepreneurship in Brazil. Stories can be submitted in four categories: Text, Audio, Video and Photojournalism. Winners in each of these categories are awarded a laptop. There is also a University Journalism category for students. The central theme this year is “Journalist Partner of the Entrepreneur — Small Businesses and COP-30.” Applicants can submit up to three stories.

The deadline is 8th June.

National Press Foundation International Trade Reporting Fellowship Singapore - a 4-day, fully funded training fellowship in Singapore for Asia-based journalists covering global trade, policy, labour, AI, and supply chains. Open to reporters across print, broadcast, audio, and digital media, with priority given to those with relevant experience and a clear reporting plan. The programme covers airfare, accommodation, and most meals, and takes place from 21st - 24th June.

The deadline is 14th April.

National Arts Council Singapore Grant - grants for the creation of new works by Singaporean artists or the adaptation of old works across artistic mediums. The grant is capped at $50,000 per applicant. Projects can last up to 18 months. For the 2025 cycle, projects with strong use of digital technology are prioritised.

The deadline is 15th May.

The Sean Dorney Grant for Pacific Journalism - two $10,000 grants for Australia-based journalists to produce significant content in any medium profiling issues in the Pacific region. The judges are looking for original journalism with public interest value and impact, which gives voice to Pacific island perspectives on an underreported issue or development of importance to Australia and the region. Applicants will be offered access to a mentor to support their project development. The grant is open to journalists from all sectors, backgrounds and experience levels, and to both freelancers and reporters employed by media organisations. Applicants must be an Australian citizen or have working rights in Australia.

The deadline is 13th April.

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