Maharat Foundation, the Arab Resource Center for Popular Arts (ARCPA/AL-JANA) and DW Akademie are launching a call for applications from independent alternative media and citizen media platforms.
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Status: Closed
Type:
- Grant
Funding Size: N/A
Deadline: 31/03/2021
- Eligibility:
- The following entities are eligible to apply:
- Platforms based in Lebanon which produce regular content which serves the public interest.
- Platforms which are independent and avoid propaganda.
- Platforms which target niche audience and provide a voice to marginalized communities.
- Platforms open to innovation which have the potential to grow.
- Customized training and coaching in areas related to quality journalism and innovative formats.
- The following entities are eligible to apply:
- Funding amount: N/A
- Type of funding: Programmatic
- Target countries: Lebanon
- Application languages: English
Benefits
- Selected applicants will receive:
- Support in establishing a sustainable business model.
- Support in organizational set up and management.
- Support in developing editorial strategy.
Expert consultants who have been working with AL-JANA in the area of citizen journalism and from Maharat Foundation’s DMV Lab initiative will help deliver the above support.
Maharat is a catalyst, defending and advancing the development of democratic societies governed by the values of freedom of expression and respect for human rights. Maharat also advances the societal and political conditions that enhance freedom of expression and access to information, both online and offline.
Learn more and apply here.
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