iwmf-fund-for-women-journalists

Application Deadline: September 3, 2019 at 11:59 PM Eastern time.

Promoting the work and advancing the role of women in the news media across the globe is critical to transparency and a diversity of voices. The Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists, the first funding initiative of its kind, enables the IWMF to dramatically expand its support of women journalists.

Established with a $4 million gift from the Howard G. Buffett Foundation, the Fund will support projects including educational opportunities, investigative reporting and media development initiatives. Funding rounds will open for applications two times each year; applications take approximately 8-10 weeks to process after the application closes at the end of August.

The second round of funding for 2019 will be open for online applications from August 1st until September 3rd, 2019 11:59 pm EST.

The fund was designed to help women journalists by providing grantees support to:

Expose under-reported but critical global issues
Undertake ambitious projects that challenge traditional media narratives
Develop field-based expertise and strengthen careers
Pursue training and leadership opportunities
Launch entrepreneurial news projects or acquire the skill to do so

Eligibility

Woman-identifying journalists from anywhere in the world are eligible to apply.
Professional journalism must be the applicant’s primary profession.
Applicants must have three or more years of professional journalism experience.
Teams of journalists may apply, however the submission must be from a woman journalist and her team must include at least 50% women.
Please note: All answers and documents must be in English. Due to the high volume of applications we cannot answer questions by phone. Please review the application guide and frequently asked questions on our website prior to beginning this application.
All application materials are due via the online system before September 3, 2019 at 11:59 PM Eastern time.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the IWMF Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists 2019 Round 2

Application Deadline: February 25 2019.

Promoting the work and advancing the role of women in the news media across the globe is critical to transparency and a diversity of voices.

The Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists, the first funding initiative of its kind, enables the IWMF to dramatically expand its support of women journalists. Established with a $4 million gift from the Howard G. Buffett Foundation, the Fund supports projects including educational opportunities, investigative reporting and media development initiatives.

Eligibility

An applicant must identify as a woman and be a full time professional practicing journalist with more than 3 years of post-graduate journalism experience. If applicable, teams of journalists may apply, but the team leader must be a woman journalist and the group must include at least 50 percent women

The fund was designed to help women journalists from around the world by providing grantees support to

Expose under-reported but critical global issues
Undertake ambitious projects that challenge traditional media narratives
Develop field-based expertise and strengthen careers
Pursue critical skills training and leadership opportunities
Launch entrepreneurial news projects or acquire the skill to do so

Application

The IWMF uses an online application system called Submittable for applicants to submit proposals.

A link to the online Submittable system will be available through the IWMF’s website for future funding rounds prior the opening of each round.
In order to begin an application in Submittable, you are required to create a username and password through Submittable’s online system. The system allows applicants to log-in and save work before creating a final submission.
Applicants will receive a confirmation e-mail once a completed grant proposal has been submitted.
All grantees will be notified once the winners of each round have been selected. Please follow us through social media for updates throughout each application round.
Applicants and grantees retain their intellectual property rights throughout their relationship with the IWMF.
Due to a high volume of applications, we cannot offer feedback on individual proposals.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the IWMF Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists 2019

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