Grants available for investigative journalists in Africa

By Shout-Africa – The Forum for African Investigative Reporters (FAIR) is offering grants to investigative journalists in Africa to further their research on investigative pieces. Submissions must be received by July 31.

Two grants are available worth US$3,713 each. Eight grants worth US$618 each are intended to fund investigative stories that would not otherwise be published.

All investigative journalists based or operating in Africa may apply. Applications must include a general summary in English, Portuguese or French that will be used to create a shortlist of 20 applicants.