BIRN Travel & Reporting Grants

• Eligibility Criteria
  – Journalists from Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia can apply for the travel & reporting grants;
  – Individual journalists, whether working within newsroom structures or as freelancers;
  – Collaborative teams of reporters, producers, photographers and video editors;
  – Media organisations eager to pursue international and cross-border stories.
• Type of Funding: Programmatic
• Target Region: The Visegrád region (Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia)
• Application Language: English

The Balkan Investigative Reporting Network invites journalists for the Travel & Reporting Grants to foster on-the-ground reporting and a deeper understanding of the region in all its complexities.

In line with the commitment to nurturing journalistic collaboration and strengthening relations between the two regions, they are launching the call for applications for the Travel & Reporting Grants Programme.

Participation in the programme should result in the journalistic output being published in the local media in the applicant’s country, with the possibility of the content being republished also on BIRN’s Reporting Democracy platform and in local media in the Balkan region.

What they support?

• They encourage the submission of projects for the production of relevant journalistic content. They support various forms, including analysis, investigations, features and interviews. Cross-border stories, serialized articles and multimedia content – including videos, photos, and/or radio/podcast productions – are encouraged.
• Enhance your journalistic pursuits, extend your impact and contribute to a dynamic media environment. Apply now with an idea for a story that resonates across the borders.

Funding Information

Successful applicants will receive a grant of €2,500 to undertake in-depth and impactful journalistic stories.

The grant covers a broad range of essential expenses, including:

• Professional fees
• Travel costs
• Accommodation expenses
• Subsistence allowances during fieldwork
• Various production costs, such as translation services, fixers, photographers, etc.

See here to learn more and apply.

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