Journalism Trust Grant

• Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must be a legally registered media organisation (print, television, radio, or digital).  The organisation must operate in one of the 27 Member States of the European Union (list of countries given by JTI). The media organisation must demonstrate commitment to JTI certification or be capable of implementing necessary processes/policies to reach compliance.
• Type of Funding: Grant funding
• Target Region: European Union Member States (all 27 EU states)
• Application Language: Not explicitly stated on the page; assume English and/or major EU languages as accepted by JTI (depending on audit body).

Objectives

• Help media organisations obtain independent certification of editorial transparency, ethics, and accountability under JTI standards. JTI
• Strengthen trust and credibility of independent media in Europe.
• Promote ethical, standardised, and transparent journalism practices among EU media outlets.

Focus Areas

• Audit and certification under JTI: evaluating editorial processes, transparency policies, accountability standards. JTI
• Self-assessment and transparency reporting if not yet certified — willingness to comply and implement needed reforms.

Financial Support: Grants range from €1,500 to €5,000, depending on the quote from the certification body selected by JTI and the size/complexity of the media organisation.

Application Deadline: 15 January 2026

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