Application Deadline: April 21st, 2022
The Africa-China Reporting Project (ACRP) at the Wits Centre for Journalism in Johannesburg with support from Omidyar Network, and in collaboration with Paradigm Initiative, invites journalists worldwide to submit proposals for reporting grants. Successful applicants will be provided with a reporting grant of US$1,000 to investigate issues related to digital identity, surveillance, internet shutdowns, freedom of expression online, access to information, privacy, Internet access, women’s rights online, digital empowerment for underserved communities, inclusive digital access, data privacy, and technology in Africa.
The ACRP will also be participating in the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF): Towards a digitally inclusive and rights-respecting Africa, 27-28 April, Nigeria where a panel of journalists will be selected from the previous Digital identity, data & technology in Africa workshops and reporting grant series of 2019 and 2021, to reflect on the impact of their published investigations.
Requirements
How to apply
Applications must be sent to ACRPapplications@gmail.com by no later than Thursday, 21 April 2022 and should contain the following (only documents in MS Word or PDF formats will be accepted):
- Applicant CV
- A brief proposal outlining (a) story to be investigated with a clear headline and explanation of story relevance and significance, (b) investigation methodology, (c) proposed publication/platform, and (d) itemized budget totaling no more than US$1,000.
- List of previously published relevant reporting, if any.
Please send any queries to ACRPcontact@gmail.com
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Africa-China Reporting Project (ACRP) Reporting grants