European Local Cross-border Grants for Investigative Journalism

• Eligibility Criteria: Open to local investigative journalists and/or local media outlets from at least two different European countries. At least 80% of the requested budget should go to journalists/media based in the European Union. Individuals or organizations from outside Europe are not eligible.
• Type of Funding:  Investigative Journalism Grants
• Target Region: Europe
• Application Language: English

Objectives:

• Stimulate local journalists and news outlets to conduct investigative journalism by fostering collaboration across borders.
• Support journalists and news outlets focusing on localised issues at the city, regional, or sub-national levels.
• Increase the dissemination, reach, and impact of locally-focused investigative journalism.
  Encourage cross-border cooperation on issues such as housing, waste, tourism, mobility, and more.

Project Themes:

• Investigative journalism addressing localised issues at the sub-national level.
• Cross-border collaboration between journalists and media outlets.
• Innovative and original investigative reporting with a local focus.
• Solutions-focused investigative journalism.

Financial Support:
Total available funding for 2024-2025 is €365,000, distributed over two application rounds. The upcoming round has €250,000 to distribute.

Deadline: 27 March 2025

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