Journalists, filmmakers and activists can submit project proposals on peacebuilding and conflict resolution for up to US$50,000 in funding.

The Journalists and Writers Foundation (JWF) is seeking peace project proposals. JFW aims to promote peaceful coexistence through dialogue and understanding at the global, regional and local levels.

Some possible themes include: peace education; pluralism and multiculturalism; early warning and conflict prevention; post-conflict reconciliation; and gender equality and empowerment.

Peace Projects will fund projects up to US$50,000. Most successfully implemented projects will receive additional rewards up to US$30,000.

Nonprofit organizations and individuals, including but not limited to academicians, activists, artists, community organizers, educators, filmmakers, journalists, scholars, social workers and students, are eligible to apply.

The deadline is Sept. 30.

For more information, click here: http://peaceprojects.net/index.php/news-and-announcement/22-nonummy-nibh-5

Independent professional and aspiring filmmakers and students of any age can participate.

The Forum on Law, Culture & Society (FOLCS) is accepting submissions for an International Short Film Competition on law and justice. The Forum Film Festival features renowned filmmakers, actors, writers, journalists, public intellectuals and members of the legal profession.

Any genre (documentary, drama, animation and comedy) is permitted. Films may run a maximum of 15 minutes. Previously produced and/or screened films are accepted.

Winning shorts will be screened at the FOLCS Awards Night during the eighth annual Forum Film Festival in New York City in October.

The awards will honor best short, best screenplay, personal piece, best female producer and/or director and audience favorite.

The entry fee is US$25. The deadline is July 31.

For more information, click here: http://law.fordham.edu/23811.htm

Freelance and staff journalists focusing on science and technology in print, broadcast and online media can apply for this grant.

The Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies (HITS), a private, nonprofit research institute, offers journalists a three- to six-month paid stay.

The program “Journalist in Residence” enables fellows to deal in depth with different research topics, without the pressure of daily business. Activities during the stay include meeting with researchers, a public presentation and a seminar and preparation of publications (not mandatory). The journalists are free to pursue their own agenda.

Fellows will be provided with a workplace with a PC and a monthly stipend of EUR€5,000 (US$6,530).

Applications should include a proof of journalistic work in the area of science and technology, a presentation of the key areas of his or her journalistic work and a rough plan for the stay, a CV, up to five relevant work samples and a letter of recommendation from the applicant’s editor (for staff journalist).

Good knowledge of written and spoken English is expected. At least basic knowledge of German is recommended.

The application deadline is Sept. 15.

For more information click here: http://www.h-its.org/english/press/cbi.php?we_objectID=997&pid=505

Amateur photographers ages 18 and older can submit their images.

Snowden Group, Australian mining company, seeks entries for the photo competition «Celebrating the Mining Industry.”

The Overall Prize winner will receive AUD10,000 (US$9,220). Winners will receive AUD1,000 (US$920) in the following categories: people in mining and their stories; sustainability and the environment in mining; technology and innovation in mining; women in mining; and people’s choice.

Entrants must be at least 18 years old at the time of entry and must not be professional photographers.

The deadline for submission is July 31.

For more information, click here: http://www.snowdengroup.com/events/snowden-photography-competition

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through the Development Grants Program, is inviting applications from private and voluntary organizations based in the United States as well as local non-governmental organizations to foster sustainable grassroots development through the support of local development initiatives and capacity strengthening of local organizations.  The Development Grants Program recognizes that a vibrant and active NGO sector is fundamental to promoting a healthy civil society that is accountable and responsive to citizens’ needs.

Priority sectors to be addressed for Tajikistan are:

1.    Microenterprise;

2.    Water for Food Security – Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene;

3.    Water for Food Security – Irrigation.

Priority will be given to programs in southwest Khatlon region in conjunction with the Feed the Future Tajikistan strategy: http://goo.gl/VR0cS

There are two steps in the application process under this Request for Applications: submission of a concept paper and a full application.  Concept papers should be submitted in English language in an email to Corey Hancock, chancock@usaid.gov, Andrew Segars asegars@usaid.govand DGP@usaid.gov.

The deadline for concept paper submissions is August 8, 2013.

Do not submit a full application unless requested to do so by a USAID Mission.  Missions will notify applicants that have submitted concept papers whether or not to submit a full application.

Awards will be made on a competitive basis by participating USAID Missions via grants and cooperative agreements in amounts up to but not exceeding $2 million for a period of two to three years.

Complete information on eligibility criteria, the application process and other program requirements can be found at www.grants.gov (please search for «Development Grants Program»).  To assist with accessing program requirements, the number is RFA-OAA-13-000020. The following is also the direct link:  http://goo.gl/WJ8yY

Photojournalists and amateur photographers worldwide can participate in this contest.

CBRE is accepting submissions for its 2013 Urban Photographer of the Year competition «Cities at Work.»

The Urban Photographer of the Year will be the person who, in the eyes of the judges, has best captured the life of a town or city at a given time of day.

While the photograph does not necessarily have to be taken at that specific time of day, it does need to look as though it was. For example, a photograph could capture London at 4 a.m., Lisbon at 2 p.m. or Dubai at 9 p.m. Participants can enter a photograph for each hour of the day, allowing a maximum of 24 submissions.

This year, student competition will run alongside the main competition. When submitting your entries, please indicate that you are a student and use your university email address as your main contact.

The categories include travel/transport, workplace, architecture, urban, cityscape, environment.

The first-place winner will receive a photo safari vacation that includes seven nights’ accommodation.

The application deadline is Aug. 31.

For more information, click here: http://www.cbrephotographer.com/the-competition/

Journalists around the world can submit their entries for best international feature/news story on information security.

Entries are now open for the BT Information Security Journalism Awards. The awards honor security journalism reporting in the UK. This year the organizer introduced a new category — best international feature/news story of the year.

The international category is open to journalists writing for non-UK based publications and news outlets. The winner will receive a £500 (US$755) prize. Articles must be written in English or translated into English.

UK-based journalists can compete in the following categories: information security journalist of the year; BT enigma award; information security news story; security broadcast feature/news; overall information security feature article; privacy feature; cybercrime feature and investigative feature.

The deadline for submissions is Aug. 23.

For more information, click here: http://www.btplc.com/news/articles/showarticle.cfm?articleid=%7B29cbc7c3-4615-4cc3-83d4-6ab0a592269e%7D

People from countries that are members of the International Labor Organization (ILO) can participate in this contest.

ILO is seeking videos with a powerful message, showing how participants make a difference in the lives of young migrants. The aim of the contest is to give a voice to young migrants and meet leaders engaged in shaping the future of our societies.

To enter the contest, upload a video (maximum five minutes) on your own YouTube channel and email the link to the organizer. Videos which are not in one of the three working languages of the ILO (English, French or Spanish) must include subtitles in one of them.

Participants must be over the age of 18 and agree to show their video publicly.

The winner will be invited to present his or her initiative at a panel discussion during the celebrations of International Youth Day in New York, in August. The ILO will cover all travel costs.

The deadline for submissions is July 22.

For more information, click here: http://www.ilo.org/employment/areas/youth-employment/WCMS_216806/lang—en/index.htm

Journalists from the developing world with a minimum of two years of experience can apply for scholarships.

Thomson Reuters Foundation offers scholarships for a five-day intensive program on Sept. 23 – 27 in Tbilisi, Georgia. The program will teach the full range of skills required for effective visual storytelling and for producing powerful TV and web productions.

Fully funded scholarships are available for journalists from the developing world or countries in political transition, working for organizations with no resources. The scholarships cover tuition, economy air travel, accommodation and a small daily allowance.

Partial scholarships are available for journalists from the developing world or countries in political transition working for organizations with some resources for training, and cover the tuition cost of GBP£1,000 (US$1,523). Journalists working for organizations that have funding for training can participate, but they would have to cover tuition cost and all other expenses.

Applicants must send a short biography, a statement about their work and what they hope to gain from the course, together with a recent example of their published work.

Good spoken and written English required.

The application deadline is Aug. 1.

For more information, click here: http://www.trust.org/course/?id=a05D000000FKW4sIAH

Awell-known Tajik opposition journalist has been denied entry at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport. 

Officials at the airport told RFE/RL that journalist Dodojon Atovulloev was asked to buy a ticket to Prague, Czech Republic, the city he arrived from on July 15.

The airport officials did not elaborate on why the journalist was not allowed to enter Russia.

Tajik Deputy Prosecutor-General Abdurashid Kishvarzoda told RFE/RL that Tajik authorities have nothing to do with the situation.

Atovulloev, who has been living in the Russian capital for the last 20 years, survived an apparent assassination attempt last year.

He was stabbed several times in a Moscow restaurant.

Atovulloev believes the attack was connected with his journalistic activity.

Atovulloev is well-known for his reports criticizing Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and members of his family.

http://www.rferl.org/content/tajikistan-journalist-russia-entry/25047058.html