Newspapers in Sub-Saharan Africa interested in expanding their mobile services can apply for funding.

The Mobile News Grants, sponsored by the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), providing funding to newspapers that are launching or expanding their mobile services. Grantees receive up to €5,000 (about US$7,170), as well as training and consultancy from international and African experts.

Training topics to be covered include mobile web, mobile advertising and mobile election monitoring. Among the key criteria for proposed projects is the potential for economic sustainability.

Applications will only be accepted from newspapers. Applicants may work in partnership with other media outlets or NGOs, but projects must be led by the newspaper.

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