Apply Now: Story Production Grants for Journalists in West Africa!

Calling all journalists in Benin, Ghana, Nigeria, and Togo! The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) is offering Story Production Grants to support in-depth, impactful reporting on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and Digital Public Goods and Services (DPGs). This initiative is part of the second phase of the DPI Journalism Fellowship, designed to empower journalists to elevate public awareness, spark policy debates, and drive action on critical digital issues.

Whether you’re a current DPI Fellow, an alumnus, or a journalist passionate about digital transformation, this is your chance to produce stories that matter. Successful applicants will receive up to USD 300 per story, along with editorial support from the DPI Journalism Fellowship team. Stories can cover a wide range of topics, from data protection and cybersecurity to financial inclusion and mobile money systems.

Key Highlights:

• Open to journalists in Benin, Ghana, Nigeria, and Togo.
• Grants support stories in print, broadcast, or documentary formats.
• Priority given to stories with the potential to spark public debate or policy action.
• Rolling application deadline, with the first set of grants awarded by March 20, 2025.
  

Don’t miss this opportunity to amplify your voice and contribute to the digital transformation of West Africa. Submit your story pitch today and join a network of journalists driving change through impactful storytelling!

Rolling Deadline: First set of grants awarded by March 20, 2025.

Eligible Regions: Benin, Ghana, Nigeria, and Togo.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a journalist working in Benin, Ghana, Nigeria, or Togo.
• Must have a story idea on DPI/DPGs with potential for high impact.
• Must provide a letter of support from your media house.
• Must have a track record of producing impactful stories.
• Must be willing to work with DPI Journalism Fellowship Editors.