European Commission fund for Exiled Journalists

• Eligibility Criteria: Exiled journalists from Belarus and Russia, as well as journalists relocated from Ukraine.
• Type of Funding: Grant
• Target Region: Europe
• Application Language: English

The European Commission has published information on an upcoming call for proposals to support exiled journalists from Belarus and Russia, as well as journalists relocated from Ukraine, as they continue their work freely and independently in the EU. The funding worth €3 million will help the journalists develop their work and provide independent and free information to audiences in their languages.

Thematics

• The call will build on the results of the first two projects, launched in 2023 and 2025.
• The first edition established a Media freedom hub to help exiled media from Belarus and Russia and strengthen cooperation among them.
• It assisted such media to grow their audiences, develop business models, and advocate for the needs of exiled journalists.
• The second edition, worth over €2 million in grants, provides additional funding for tailored trainings and workshops, visa and legal support, psychological support, as well as networking.
• Now in its third edition, the funding will help sustain and improve support to journalists and media, as well as strengthen coordination through the network of media hubs.
• The aim is to ensure synergies and networking, while promoting media independence and plurality.

How to apply

The call opens on the 16th of April 2026 and closes on April 26. More information on the application procedure can be found on this page.