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Tanzania Media Foundation

Empowering Media · Transforming LivesSince 2010

Strengthening independent journalism across Tanzania through strategic grants, capacity building, and advocacy for media freedom. Join our community of 50,000+ journalists and media professionals.

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Flagship Program
ENCRYPTED PROTOCOL V2.0

The Investigative
Grant Fund.

We fund the stories that powerful institutions want hidden. A dedicated resource for forensic reporting, data journalism, and public accountability.

Max Grant

TZS 25M

Duration

6-12 Months

Acceptance

12% Rate

Funding Tracks

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Accountability & Governance

Exposing misuse of public funds, procurement fraud, and legislative corruption.

Human Rights & Justice

Documenting systemic abuses, police brutality, and gender-based violence.

Environmental Crime

Tracking illegal logging, poaching rings, and industrial pollution supply chains.

Data Investigations

Projects that rely on scraping, cleaning, and visualizing massive public datasets.

Previously Funded

The Sand Mafia of Mbeya
2023 WinnerThe Citizen

The Sand Mafia of Mbeya

Impact: Led to 3 arrests
Medical Supply Chain Fraud
2022 WinnerJamii Forums

Medical Supply Chain Fraud

Impact: Policy Change
Ghost Workers in Education
2023 WinnerMwananchi

Ghost Workers in Education

Impact: Funds Recovered

The Selection Rigor

We maintain a firewall between our donors and our editorial decisions. Here is how we ensure neutrality.

STAGE 01

Eligibility Screen

Automated check for press card validity and past grant compliance.

STAGE 02

Editorial Review

Two senior editors assess the story's hypothesis, feasibility, and safety plan.

STAGE 03

Independent Jury

A panel of 5 external experts scores applications on impact potential.

STAGE 04

Due Diligence

Reference checks and budget verification before final disbursement.

The Selection Committee

Applications are scored blindly by an independent panel of experts.

Maria Sarungi

Communication Expert

20 years advocating for open data and media freedom.

Tido Mhando

Veteran Broadcaster

Former Director of BBC Swahili and TBC.

Att. Jebra Kambole

Human Rights Lawyer

Specializes in public interest litigation.

Application Requirements

Incomplete applications are automatically rejected. Ensure you have the following ready in PDF format before entering the portal.

Editorial Support Letter

Signed by your Managing Editor.

Budget Breakdown

Detailed Excel sheet (Template provided).

Risk Assessment

Security plan for you and your sources.

Story Hypothesis

Max 500 words on what you expect to find.

Impact Network
Grant Approved$12,000.00
New ApplicationInvestigative Fund
Applications Open for 2025

Change the
Narrative.

Start your application in our encrypted portal. You can save your draft and return later.