Deadline: 28 February, 2023
The Nigeria Media Innovation Programme (NAMIP) has opened applications for the Nigerian Media Sustainability Challenge.
NAMIP is implemented by Media Development Investment Fund and funded by MacArthur Foundation to accelerate digital innovation and foster new business models for independent media in Nigeria.
The sustainability challenge is seeking applications from media organisations focused on resolving or enhancing their ‘organizational sustainability’ by building innovative news and information products.
Benefits
- Successful applicants can receive up to $50,000 for project execution
- Access to a range of capacity-building activities, including targeted and bespoke training, and one-on-one coaching
- Opportunity to join NAMIP’s supportive community of like-minded organisations
Eligibility
- Applicant must be an existing independent media company, a non-profit or a new venture that is just starting
- Mission-driven companies and organisations passionate about trying new approaches to local news and information
- Applicants who do not have traditional journalism and media backgrounds, particularly from the areas of technology, design and business
- Applicants with independent radio (both community and commercial radio) and TV platforms who are developing unique strategies to reach their audiences
- Participants who applied in the first call but were not successful are still eligible to apply again
To apply and for more information, click here.
Photo source: UNclimatechange
