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The Chamber of Commerce of Umbria has announced the 15th edition of the International Journalism Award “Raccontami l’Umbria – Stories on Umbria,” with a deadline of 9 February 2025. This competition focuses on articles that highlight Umbria’s artistic, cultural, and environmental highlights, as well as its high-quality economic sector. The goal is to bring national… [Read More]

The International Women’s Media Foundation is inviting applications for the Kim Wall Memorial Fund. This fund will provide $5,000 grants to women or nonbinary journalists who cover subcultures and rebellious undercurrents. The grants will cover reporting costs such as travel, logistics, insurance, and professional fees, excluding equipment purchase or academic research. Eligible applicants must have… [Read More]

The FluxusMuseum is offering a Prize for Experimental Video Program open to various types of artists. The program aims to support projects in the experimental spirit of Fluxus, without the need to directly reference Fluxus itself. Participants may receive funding totaling €45,000, with a portion allocated for project development and the rest as prizes. Selected… [Read More]

The European Cross-Border Grant Programme was established to tackle the lack of independent journalism in Europe by providing funding to investigative journalism projects and promoting collaboration across borders. This initiative, which has been running since 2009, supports cross-border teams of journalists and news outlets with innovative and in-depth ideas for investigations on European topics that… [Read More]

The Journalismfund Europe is currently accepting applications for the European Local Cross-border Grants program. This initiative aims to support local independent journalism by providing grants to investigative journalistic projects in Europe and encouraging cross-border collaboration. The program’s objectives include stimulating local journalists and news outlets to engage in investigative journalism and learn from their counterparts… [Read More]

The Region Norrbotten’s art developer, in partnership with KKV Luleå and art magazine Loosenart, is calling on photographers – both artists and journalists – to apply for a 6-week production residency opportunity. The selected photographer will have access to a studio space at KKV Luleå, enabling collaboration with regional artists and professionals. Additional trips and… [Read More]

Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is providing grants to journalists for reporting on transnational conservation crimes in the Amazon Region and the challenges faced by Indigenous peoples and local communities in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. In collaboration with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) through the… [Read More]

The RIAS Berlin Commission Journalist Program invites American broadcast journalists to participate in a three-week exchange program in the United States. This program aims to create a strong German-American network of broadcast journalists. Participants will embark on an intensive two-week trip to Germany and Brussels to explore journalism and the world outside of their daily… [Read More]

The Pandora Short Film Grant Program is currently open for submissions, with a deadline of December 31, 2024. The program is seeking applications for scripts in development as well as projects that have already been filmed and require funding for completion. Funding for narrative short films is typically challenging to secure due to minimal financial… [Read More]

The deadline for the Sony Electronics’ Alpha Female Plus Grant Program is March 30, 2025. Submissions are currently being accepted for this program. Regarding funding, each grant for the weekly period winner is valued at $500 USD. The total value of the grant program for the entire participation period is $26,000 USD. To be eligible… [Read More]

In the competitive realm of small business ownership, having a strong credit profile is not just advantageous, but necessary for the long-term sustainability and growth of a business. A solid credit history can significantly impact a business’s ability to secure financing, negotiate favorable terms with suppliers, and attract potential investors. Lenders often evaluate a business’s… [Read More]

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Confederation of Turkish Tradespeople and Craftspeople (TESK) and with funding from the Government of France, is introducing a new assistance program to ensure the continuity of businesses in regions most impacted by the earthquakes in February 2023. The initiative targets providing support to businesses and… [Read More]

100x is on the lookout for the next wave of impactful social organizations to join its Impact Accelerator Program. They seek innovative thinkers, visionaries, and entrepreneurs committed to creating a positive global impact. Applicants must be actively contributing to one of eight focus areas, including Climate and Environment, Democracy, and Education. Successful participants will gain… [Read More]

Innovate UK is offering UK-based businesses the opportunity to secure a portion of up to £1.5 million for projects aimed at enhancing their innovation endeavors in the agri-tech and food technology sector in Mid and North Wales. This funding initiative, part of Innovate UK’s Launchpad program, aligns with the UK government’s objectives for driving local… [Read More]

The Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) is now accepting applications from small businesses and not-for-profits affected by Tropical Cyclone Jasper (13-28 December 2023) for its Extraordinary Disaster Recovery Grants program. This program, provided under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, aims to assist communities in recovering from eligible disasters. The Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Grants… [Read More]

The Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA) in Portland, Oregon is now accepting applications for its Native Business Accelerator program designed to foster economic growth within the local Native American community. This initiative provides support and guidance to independent enterprises through a structured series of workshops, community engagement, and personalized coaching sessions. Targeted towards… [Read More]

The deadline for applying for Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants is December 20, 2024. These grants are available to assist primary producers, small businesses, and non-profit organizations affected by a disaster with the costs of clean-up and reinstatement. The aim of this assistance program, part of the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, is to help communities… [Read More]

Navigating the realm of small business credit cards can be particularly daunting for entrepreneurs without a credit history. These individuals often face challenges as traditional lenders typically rely on established credit scores for risk assessment. However, small business credit cards tailored for those with no credit history can serve as a crucial financial tool, enabling… [Read More]

Snowflake has once again partnered with the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to launch the Snowflake Startup Challenge, aimed at fostering innovation and supporting AI startups globally. The challenge invites early-stage startups to showcase their innovative applications and products utilizing Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud. The competition offers significant benefits to participants, including the possibility of… [Read More]

Establishing credit for your small business is a critical step that can have a significant impact on its long-term success and sustainability. Similar to how personal credit scores affect an individual’s ability to secure loans and favorable interest rates, a business’s credit profile is crucial in determining its financial health and growth potential. A strong… [Read More]

In today’s ever-changing economic environment, small businesses often face challenges in obtaining the necessary funding to support their growth and sustain operations. Traditional funding sources like bank loans can be difficult to access due to strict credit requirements and lengthy approval processes. This is where alternative financing becomes crucial for small enterprises, offering a lifeline… [Read More]

The Estonian Cultural Capital is hosting an essay contest titled “The Next 100 Years of Estonian Culture” and is seeking submissions that reflect the author’s views on Estonian culture, the Cultural Capital, or cultural policy. Participants are encouraged to explore where Estonian culture stands currently, how it can progress, and how to shape its future…. [Read More]

The Cultivators Program by the Farm Foundation is inviting applications to support the development of future leaders in the agricultural industry. This program selects up to eight university students to attend each Farm Foundation Round Table meeting, where they interact with industry experts. Cultivators, who can be undergraduate or graduate students, are chosen from a… [Read More]