JX Fund for Independent Exiled Media

• Eligibility Criteria: Exiled media outlets from Belarus and Russia acting in accordance with the Munich Declaration of the Duties and Rights of Journalists are eligible.
• Type of Funding: Grant
• Target Region: Europe
• Application Language: English

JX Fund invites established independent exiled media outlets from Belarus and Russia to apply for financial support to help ensure sustainable operations in exile.The funding amount is €35,000 for the period of June – September 2026.

Thematics 

The funders place particular emphasis on:

• the public interest mission of the media outlet;
• editorial independence and ethical standards;
• the ability to reach audiences inside the country of origin;
• the long-term sustainability and resilience of operations.

Eligibility 

• Only media acting in accordance with the Munich Declaration of the Duties and Rights of Journalists are eligible.
• Only media outlets that have demonstrably produced content continuously for at least one year are eligible.
• The media outlet must have a proven audience in the country of origin. Purely diaspora-focused media outlets are not eligible.
• Purely activist or human rights projects are not eligible.
• Media outlets that are or have been primarily affiliated with a state actor, politically exposed person, or political party are not eligible.
• Please consult our definition of exiled independent media on our website.
• Only organizations registered as not for profit entities can apply. Applications of private persons and for-profit entities cannot be considered.

Applicants are expected to demonstrate:

• a clear understanding of their financial situation;
• the extent to which their current budget is secured;
• realistic funding strategies for the near future.

How to apply 

• Only applications submitted through the official application form will be considered.
• Applications sent by email will not be reviewed.

For any questions, please contact the organisation via this contact form. The last date to submit applications is April 19th 2026 – 11 p.m. CET. 

For more information, please visit this page.