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Reporting Climate Change and Disinformation in Journalism (RCDIJ) Africa Fund
Posted May 6, 2026
The RCDIJ Africa Fund supports journalists and media organizations in Africa to produce high-quality, evidence-based reporting on climate change and disinformation. The fund aims to strengthen public understanding of climate issues and combat misinformation through rigorous journalism.
Focus Areas:
Applicants must propose projects that address:
Climate Change Reporting: Investigating the impacts of climate change, adaptation, mitigation, and policy in African contexts.
Disinformation: Exposing and analyzing climate-related disinformation campaigns, their sources, and their impact on public discourse and policy.
Eligibility:
Who: Journalists, editors, producers, and media organizations based in Africa.
Format: Individual journalists or teams from newsrooms, freelance collectives, or independent media outlets.
Language: Projects can be in any local African language, English, French, Portuguese, or Arabic. (English summaries are required for application).
Grant Details:
Funding Amount: Up to USD $5,000 per project.
Duration: Projects should be completed within 3–6 months.
Use of Funds: Can cover reporting costs, travel, data journalism tools, translation, editing, and publication fees. It generally does not cover full salaries or overheads.
What is Supported:
Investigative reports
Data journalism projects
Multimedia storytelling (video, audio, interactive)
Collaborative cross-border reporting
Fact-checking initiatives focused on climate disinformation
Application Process:
Applications are submitted online via the GFMD portal.
Proposals must include a clear story angle, methodology, budget, and timeline.
Applicants must demonstrate experience in journalism and a commitment to ethical reporting standards.
Key Dates (Typical Cycle):
Note: Specific deadlines vary by cohort. Please check the live site for the current open call.
Usually, there are 1–2 calls per year.
Review period: 4–6 weeks after deadline.
Project implementation: Immediately following selection.
Selection Criteria:
Relevance to climate change and disinformation in Africa.
Potential for impact and audience engagement.
Feasibility of the proposed plan and budget.
Diversity and inclusion (gender, geography, marginalized voices).
Contact:
Email: info@gfmd.info
