Deadline:01/06/11
International Press Institute
If you are ready to change journalism, Google is awarding a total of $2.7 million in grants to fund innovative news projects.

The California tech colossus is handing out the funds by sponsoring the IPI News Innovation Contest. The contest is run by Vienna-based foundation The International Press Institute.

The goal is to advance the future of news by funding new ways to digitally inform communities in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Via these grants, IPI is will support both non-profits and for-profit organizations that revolve around online news that advances press freedom, the development of more sustainable business models and journalist training.

Projects should fit into one of three categories. * News Platforms — Advancement in Digital News Platforms * Sustainability — Advancement of Business Mode * Training — Advancement in Trainings & Journalism Excellence

Proposals, due June 1, can only be submitted via the IPI Contest Website. The proposals must be in English, but the project can be executed in any language any of the focused regions.

For more info, click here: http://www.ipinewscontest.org/apply/faq/

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/google-funds-27-million-digital-journalism-grants-worldwide