Application Deadline:
January 22, 2026
About Organisation
Journalismfund Europe operates flexible grant programmes enabling journalists and media to independently produce relevant public interest stories with a European mindset from international, national, and regional perspectives. The organization recognizes that while news media and newsrooms predominantly operate nationally, most power structures and societal and environmental problems transcend national boundaries. Through strategic funding support, Journalismfund Europe facilitates cross-border investigative journalism that addresses issues beyond single-country contexts. The organization provides resources for journalists and news outlets to conduct meaningful investigations into matters affecting European affairs, supporting the development of high-quality journalism that informs public discourse and promotes accountability across borders.
About the Grant
This grant programme supports cross-border teams of professional journalists and news outlets conducting investigations into environmental affairs related to Europe. The program addresses illegal, unreported, and unregulated abuse of nature involving European affairs both within and outside Europe. Support extends to investigations of environmental issues transcending borders and comparative investigations into local environmental issues and policies between multiple regions or cities. Grants can fund preliminary work for developing new investigative projects. Eligible expenses include working time, logistics, travel, insurance, legal support access, translations, technology, and data sets. Results must be published by at least two professional news outlets in different countries, with one outlet based in Europe.
Who can Apply?
Cross-border teams comprising at least two journalists and/or news outlets from different countries may apply. Applicants must be professional journalists or registered media companies legally residing or registered in at least two different countries. Personal references and links to earlier work are essential. News outlets must be legal entities officially incorporated at least twelve months before the application deadline. Investigation proposals must concern cross-border environmental investigative journalism on European affairs—within or outside Europe—demonstrating relevance to Europe. Publications must appear in at least two professional news outlets across different countries, with one European outlet. Letters of intent from publishing outlets required. All investigative journalism forms eligible: print, online, broadcast, cross-media, documentaries, podcasts, photo-reportages, and non-fiction books.
How to Apply?
After one-time registration with an email address, applicants can access the online application form. The form allows free navigation to review required information before submission. Applications must include investigation proposals, team member details, personal references, earlier work links, publication letters of intent from at least two professional news outlets, and budget justification. Complete applications must be submitted through the online system by the specified deadline.
Application Deadline
The application deadline is Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central European Time (Brussels time). All applications must be submitted through the online application form by this date and time.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
