Nigeria Media Innovation Program’s (NAMIP’s) Sustainability Challenge for Nigerian Media Organizations 2023
The Nigeria Media Innovation Program’s (NAMIP’s) Sustainability Challenge is a prograqmme for Nigerian Media Organizations 2023 who possess an existing independent media company, a non-profit, or a new venture that is just kicking off. Applications is now open for the Nigeria Media Innovation Program’s (NAMIP’s) Sustainability Challenge for Nigerian Media Organizations 2023. Winners will be awarded up to $50,000 for their project and join NAMIP’s innovation and capacity building program that extends till 2024.
NAMIP is implemented by Media Development Investment Fund and financed by the MacArthur Foundation to accelerate digital innovation and foster new business models for independent media in Nigeria.
The Sustainability Challenge is seeking applications from media organizations concentrated on resolving or improving their “organizational sustainability” by building innovative news and information outcomes that:
- Explore opportunities to reach and connect with broader audiences through digital platforms and technologies; and
- Develop new revenue generation opportunities or sustainable business models.
Requirements for the Nigeria Media Innovation Program’s (NAMIP’s) Sustainability Challenge for Nigerian Media Organizations 2023:
- You could be an existing independent media company, a non-profit, or a new venture that is just kicking off.
- We are looking for mission-driven companies and organizations passionate about trying new approaches to local news and information.
- We encourage applicants who don’t have traditional journalism and media backgrounds, particularly from the areas of technology, design, and business.
- We also encourage applicants with independent radio (both community and commercial radio) and TV platforms who are developing unique strategies to reach their audiences to apply.
- Note: participants who applied in the first call but were not successful are still eligible to apply again.
Benefits
- Successful applicants will achieve from up to $50,000 for their project and have access to a degree of capacity-building activities, including targeted and bespoke training, one-on-one coaching, as well as joining NAMIP’s supportive community of like-minded organizations.
Application Deadline: February 28, 2023
Nigeria Media Innovation Program’s (NAMIP’s) Sustainability Challenge for Nigerian Media Organizations 2023
