Sustainable Media for a Changing World Grant Program

• Eligibility Criteria
  For the Media in a Changing World Grant Program:
  – Media organisations led by Russian exiles and individuals working for the Russian-speaking audience can apply;
  – The audience and country of origin criteria do not apply to media technologies or innovations project area. The FDLV awards grants to non-profit organisations, media organisations, or individuals;
  – Organisations that have no infrastructure for receiving grants directly have to submit written consent from intermediary organisations that are officially registered as non-profits. Intermediaries could charge up to 6% (max) of the grant amount for administration;
  – For emergency funding, the FDLV considers only applications from existing media organisations. The FDLV will coordinate with other donors to avoid duplication of funding;
  – For dedicated funding, the FDLV considers applications from organisations or individuals with a proven and well-recognized track record in journalism, IT solutions design, or literary work.
• Type of Funding: Programmatic
• Target Region: Russia
• Application Language: English

Applications are now open for the Media in a Changing World Grant Program to promote just and inclusive journalism, recognising that accurate and compelling media plays a crucial role in informing, engaging, and activating individuals and communities in democratic processes.

This Media in a Changing World Grant Program aims to provide institutional funding to strengthen media outlets, along with targeted grants with standalone projects and IT solutions to sustaining an independent press in today’s challenging environment. These grants will deliver vital resources to journalists and creators dedicated to transparent, fact-based reporting.

The program’s objectives are to preserve the existing Russian-language media ecosystem, and introduce cutting-edge technologies. The Foundation for Democracy and Liberal Values (FDLV) supports work in three primary areas:

• Independent Media Outlets led by Russian exiles.
• New Media Technologies/Innovations that enhance content distribution, media management, and financial sustainability.
• Creative and Impactful Standalone Projects aimed at audiences both inside and outside Russia.

Funding Information

• Grant Sizes: Vary based on project type and support requested, with a maximum grant of $200K.
• Grants below $50K: No co-funding or diversity of funding required.
• Grants $50K-$100K: Preference for projects with co-funding.
• Grants $100K—$200K: Applicants must demonstrate financial management capacity and diverse funding sources.

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