$3,500 Grants for African Journalists & Creators – Future of Work Stories

Want to expose Africa’s hidden work challenges? Get funded to tell impactful stories about gig labor, fair pay, and the digital economy!

Key Points: Work Reimagined StoryLab, backed by Africa No Filter and Ford Foundation, offers $3,500 micro-grants to journalists, podcasters, and content creators investigating Africa’s evolving workforce.

Focus on underreported issues: Exploitation in remote work, gig economy risks, and corporate accountability—while highlighting solutions for a fairer future.

Exclusive perks: Mentorship, publishing in top outlets, and access to data on Africa’s labor trends.

Priority for underrepresented voices: Freelancers, diaspora creators, and journalists amplifying workers’ rights.

Deadline: April 30, 2025 (11:59 PM GMT)

Eligible Regions: Africa and the diaspora (global applicants with African focus).

Eligibility Requirements:

• Open to journalists, podcasters, and content creators (18+).
• Must have 2,000+ combined social media followers (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok).
• Audience focus: Stories must target African workers’ challenges (freelancing, outsourcing, gig labor).
• Outputs: Grants fund original content (articles, podcasts, multimedia) for major publications.