Media Forward Fund

• Eligibility Criteria: Open to media organizations based in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland. Applicants must produce public-interest journalism and be committed to developing viable, sustainable business models. Projects must align with the fund’s principles: transformation, user focus, diversity, independence, and quality.
• Type of Funding: Media support
• Target Region: Germany, Austria, Switzerland
• Application Language: Likely German (official language of the call; English acceptance not specified)

Objectives

• Strengthen independent journalism as a cornerstone of democracy.
• Support high-quality media that produce impactful content.
• Foster long-term financial sustainability for media outlets.
• Encourage innovation in media business models to ensure resilience in times of crisis.

Project Themes

• Development and implementation of sustainable business models for media.
• Diversifying media landscapes to better represent society.
• Transformative approaches to media production and distribution.
• User-centered journalism that responds to audience needs.
• Commitment to editorial independence and journalistic quality.

Financial Support: Up to €400,000
Deadline: 22 August 2025

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