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CMIS Africa Reporting Grants

The CMIS Africa Reporting Grants provide targeted financial and technical support to journalists producing in-depth, public-interest stories on Africa’s most critical development and governance issues. The grants aim to remove financial barriers that often limit investigative and sector-focused reporting, enabling journalists to dedicate the time and resources needed for high-impact, ethically grounded journalism

  • Financial Services & Markets
  • Agriculture & Food Security
  • Tourism & Conservation
  • Energy & Climate
  • Manufacturing & Industry
  • ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance)
  • ICT & Digital Transformation

Grant Model

  1. Funding Support: Covers travel, research, data access, multimedia production, and other story-related costs.
  2. Revenue Sharing: Grants are disbursed in a 40/30/40 split — 40% to journalists, 30% to editors, and 40% to media houses — ensuring fair recognition of the full production chain.
  3. Editorial Guidance: Access to experienced editors and subject-matter mentors throughout the project cycle.
  4. Digital Tools & Resources: Access to fact-checking platforms, audience engagement analytics, and multimedia production support.
  5. Publication Pathways: Opportunities to publish with CMIS Africa’s platforms and partner outlets for wider reach and impact.

Mission and Vision

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A Journey of Impact

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Expected Outcomes

  1. Well-researched, data-driven, and impactful journalism that influences policy, accountability, and civic awareness.
  2. Increased visibility for underreported issues and communities.
  3. Enhanced skills and confidence of journalists in investigative and sector-specialised reporting.

Application Process

  1. Call for Proposals: Issued periodically with clear themes and deadlines.
  2. Eligibility: Open to professional journalists, freelancers, and newsroom teams in Africa.
  3. Proposal Requirements: Story concept, objectives, timeline, budget, and expected impact.
  4. Selection: Based on originality, feasibility, potential for societal impact, and alignment with CMIS Africa’s focus sectors.

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