The Intercontinental Cry Indigenous Reporting Award (ICIRA) is now accepting pitches for urgent and under-reported stories that center on indigenous rights in the United States.
Two reporters who submit a winning pitch will receive a $750 CAD grant to cover their expenses.
Anyone in the United States can apply; however, pitches will only be accepted until May 31, 2019.
Submission Guidelines
Please send an email to Intercontinentalcry@gmail.com with the following information:
- Story title
- A brief summary of your story idea (no more than 300 words)
- A biography
- At least two writing samples (either as links to previously published articles or as email attachments)
- A detailed overview of expenses in USD
In order for a story to be published it must:
- Be approx 2000 words in length
- Include at least 5 original photos (minimum dimensions: 1920×1080)
- Include interviews from at least two community members
The ICIRA grant program provides financial support to help reporters cover powerful stories that need international exposure. It is made possible through a partnership with the US-based Center for World Indigenous Studies and the Swiss-based human rights organization Incomindios.