The Iskanchi Book Prize Deadline: April 21, 2025 $1,000 and book publication Find out more! Sprinng Writing Fellowship 2025 Deadline:

The Custodians of African Literature (COAL) through the Grassroots Accelerated Education Fund invests in community-led initiatives that improve learning outcomes

Use your art as to advocate for more lives worth saving!!!

Wasafiri – Fiction, Life Writing, and Poetry: Open Call Deadline: November 22, 2024. With least payment of 50-150 Euro Find

Opportunities for creatives

At COAL, we recognize the vital role these grassroots initiatives play in Nigeria's development. Through our "Empowering Citizen Aid Actors" project, we've carefully curated series of capacity-building sessions designed to strengthen the organizational systems and processes of citizen aid actors working on development and humanitarian initiatives in Nigeria.

Are you a writer, journalist, or artist looking for exciting opportunities? Look no further than our collection of grants and competitions! From the Deutsche Welle Multimedia Journalists Programme to the LOATAD Black Atlantic Residency, there's something for everyone. Don't miss out on the chance to win awards and prizes, travel the world, and hone your craft. Whether you're interested in African research, Caribbean literature, or feminist curatorial work, we've got you covered. Take a closer look and find out how you can apply for these amazing opportunities today!

Three Organizations Selected for the COAL 2024 Micro Educational Grant​