Media Freedom Hub 2025

• Eligibility Criteria: The Media Freedom Hub 2025 is open for public authorities (national, regional, local), International organizations, Non-governmental organizations (NGOs), Research centers
• Type of Funding: Media Support
• Target Region: European Union (EU) – Supporting Russian and Belarusian independent media working from the EU.
• Application Language: English

Objectives:

The Media Freedom Hub 2025 aims to:

• Support exiled independent media and journalists from Russia and Belarus in EU Member States.
• Ensure the sustainability of independent media outlets working from the EU.
• Foster a pan-European network of media hubs for a pluralistic media environment.
• Preserve independent journalism by enabling continued content production and distribution without editorial interference.
• Strengthen democracy and free expression by ensuring access to independent news for Russian audiences inside and outside Russia.

Project Themes:

• Financial and technical support for independent media outlets and journalists.
• Establishing a network of media hubs across the EU.
• Enhancing coordination and collaboration among exiled media organizations.
• Providing safe working conditions for journalists facing repression.

Financial Support: Total Budget: EUR 2,940,000, maximum EU Co-Financing: 95% of eligible costs.

Deadline: 14 March 2025

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