Grant opportunity
IGAD Media Awards 2026
IGAD is recognising outstanding journalism and storytelling that deepen public understanding of migration, mobility and displacement across the Horn of Africa.
- Funder
- Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)
- Entries close 31 July 2026
- Entries close 31 July 2026: Jul 31, 2026
- Award
- Regional recognition and participation in the November 2026 awards ceremony in Kampala
- Applicant
- Journalists, media practitioners, photographers, filmmakers and digital storytellers whose eligible work on migration, mobility or displacement in the IGAD region was published between January 2022 and 30 July 2026.
- Discipline
- Communications, Media and Journalism
- Region
- IGAD region
- Posted
- Jul 27, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The 2026 IGAD Media Awards celebrate responsible, evidence-based and human-centred reporting on mobility and displacement across the region.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants must submit work relevant to the IGAD region that was published within the stated period. Entries must meet the rules for the selected journalism, photography, film, digital or other official category.
What it supports
- Migration, mobility, displacement and regional integration.
- Print, broadcast, photography, film, digital storytelling and related media categories.
- Ethical reporting that centres affected people and regional realities.
Funding and duration
- Winners receive regional recognition through the IGAD Media Awards.
- The awards ceremony is planned for November 2026 in Kampala, Uganda.
Entries close 31 July 2026
Entries close 31 July 2026: Jul 31, 2026
How to apply
Choose the relevant category and submit the published work through the official IGAD Media Awards portal by 31 July 2026.
Call details
Source-based overview
The IGAD Media Awards invite journalists and storytellers to submit strong published work on migration, mobility and displacement in the Horn of Africa. The programme aims to elevate accurate, ethical and compelling coverage that can inform public debate and regional policy.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants must submit work relevant to the IGAD region that was published within the stated period. Entries must meet the rules for the selected journalism, photography, film, digital or other official category.
Funding and benefits
Winners receive regional recognition through the IGAD Media Awards.
The awards ceremony is planned for November 2026 in Kampala, Uganda.
Themes and supported activities
Migration, mobility, displacement and regional integration.
Print, broadcast, photography, film, digital storytelling and related media categories.
Ethical reporting that centres affected people and regional realities.
Deadline and timeline
Entries close 31 July 2026: Entries close 31 July 2026: Jul 31, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Choose the relevant category and submit the published work through the official IGAD Media Awards portal by 31 July 2026.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.