Call for Proposals – Media Freedom Rapid Response Mechanism (2027)

The aim of this call is to promote an independent and pluralistic media environment through an  independent Europe-wide rapid response mechanism to monitor and support media freedom and journalists’ safety.

This action is expected to monitor violations of press and media freedom in EU, countries participating in the Creative Europe Programme and candidate countries. It should also provide practical help to protect journalists under threat, including concrete tools such as advice and legal support as well as offering shelter and logistical assistance thereby enabling the targeted journalists to continue pursuing their professional activities.

Eligibility

• The call for proposals is open to consortia composed of at least 2 entities from a minimum of 2 different eligible countries.
• Such consortia may include non-profit organisations (private or public), international organisations, universities, educational institutions, and research centres.
• The action is expected to monitor violations of press and media freedom in the EU, countries participating in the Creative Europe Programme and candidate countries.
• It should also provide practical help to protect journalists under threat, including concrete tools such as advice and legal support as well as offering shelter and logistical assistance, thereby enabling the targeted journalists to continue pursuing their professional activities.

Requirements

• The maximum co-financing rate is 90% of the total eligible costs, so applicants need to co-finance their projects.
• Expected deliverables include a Europe-wide rapid response mechanism to monitor and support media freedom and journalists’ safety, covering all EU Member States, countries participating in the Creative Europe Programme and candidate countries.
• Expected deliverables include provision of legal and practical support to journalists and other media practitioners in need.
• Expected deliverables include advocacy missions to locations where journalists are under threat.
• Expected deliverables include awareness raising campaigns in the field of media freedom and safety of journalists.
• Expected deliverables include communication and dissemination activities.
• For detailed information on eligible activities, see sections 2 and 6 of the call for proposals.

How to Apply

Submit your proposal directly online via the Funding & Tenders Portal Electronic Submission System before 27/01/2027. Paper applications are not accepted. Apply here.

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