COVID-19 Reporting Grants for MENA Journalists

COVID-19 Reporting Grants for MENA Journalists

COVID-19 Reporting Grants for MENA Journalists

In partnership with the Facebook Journalism Project, ICFJ will offer a combination of grants, webinars, and professional mentorship to support publishers as they navigate the challenges associated with COVID-19.

These grants are designed to provide financial support to individual journalists and freelancers in Algeria, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Sudan, and Yemen to assist them in their COVID-19 reporting.

Selected journalists will receive a $2,500 grant to produce stories related to COVID-19 and its effects.

They will also receive a mentor to help them develop their stories for a period of two months.

All grantees must participate in a kick-off call with mentors and ICFJ staff.

Application Process

To be considered, applicants must fit the listed criteria below:

  • Reporter working for an independent nonprofit or for-profit local news organizations, both located in the Middle East or North Africa region;
  • Have been a reporter for two years or more;
  • The publisher’s Facebook pages and Instagram accounts are in compliance with Facebook community standards and partner monetization policies.
  • Must accept to participate in a mentorship program for the grant period.

    Grant preference will be given to journalists who meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • Serve underserved and economically disadvantaged communities;
  • Represent areas where COVID-19 impact is particularly acute;
  • Actively covering COVID-19 and producing original news content related to COVID-19;
  • Clearly and candidly explain the grant's contribution to their reporting proposal;
  • Have a letter of support from the publisher.

    Apply by 12th June.

    For more information and application details, see; COVID-19 Reporting Grants for MENA Journalists

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