Journalism Support Fund

• Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must be local journalism organizations based in Brazil. Priority will be given to outlets that do not have direct access to major donors and are committed to public interest journalism. Organizations must contribute to the production and dissemination of information that promotes citizenship, public debate, and social participation.
• Type of Funding: Media Support
• Target Region: Brazil
• Application Language: Portuguese

Objectives

• Strengthen journalism ecosystems in Brazil by fostering a more equitable, plural, and sustainable information landscape.
• Provide long-term institutional support to journalism organizations serving the public interest.
• Promote greater geographic, racial, and gender diversity within media funding.

Project Themes

• Local journalism and investigative reporting
• Institutional resilience and sustainability
• Civic participation and public engagement

Financial Support:
The Journalism Support Fund (FAJ) will support up to 15 organizations during its initial three-year cycle. Selected organizations will receive:

• Between BRL 75,000 and BRL 150,000 per year
• For up to three consecutive years,

Deadline: To be confirmed (first round planned for the first half of 2025)

See here to learn more and apply.

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