grant/Journalism and media
RCDIJ Africa Fund
Ripples Centre for Data and Investigative Journalism
Open for applicationsRolling · Rolling intake; applicants usually hear within two months
- Award
- Under US$1,000 to US$10,000, depending on scale and duration
- Deadline
- Rolling — no fixed deadline
- Application fee
- Free
- Open to
- Individuals · Across Africa — African journalists; submit idea, work plan and budget as a single PDF in English
Grants from under US$1,000 to US$10,000 for small and mid-scale data and investigative journalism across Africa, covering education, health, security, environment, governance, corruption, the economy, migration, technology and culture. Open to African journalists whether employed or freelance, in print, online or broadcast, and to photojournalists, cartoonists and multimedia storytellers. Successful applicants also receive editorial support and publication on Ripples Nigeria.
Saving keeps this on your shortlist. It isn’t a funding application.
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- Application status:
- Open for applications
- Status confirmed on the funder's page:
- 22 October 2026
Amounts, deadlines and eligibility are the funder’s own; always confirm on their page before applying.