The SAMIP has provided a mix of financing (grants/equity) and capacity building to a total of 24 independent media companies, non-profits and start-ups. The program now seeks to expand this cohort to include a small number of new entrants from Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The overall aim of the program is to diversify, strengthen and support innovation among independent media initiatives in Southern African countries, through a mix of project funding, technical support, and capacity building over a three-year period.
WORTH
- Project grants of USD $5,000 – $15,000 per organization.
- Technical assistance grants of up to $1,000 USD per organization.
- Capacity-building through mentorship, coaching, workshops, and training.
ELIGIBILITY
- Applications are open to existing independent media companies and non-profit organizations, as well as new ventures that are less than a year old.
- Be a citizen in Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
DEADLINE: July 31, 2021
To apply and for more information visit here
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