Application Deadline:
23 January 2025
About Organisation
Journalismfund Europe supports investigative journalism projects that promote transparency, accountability, and public interest in environmental and social issues. As a non-profit organization, Journalismfund Europe funds high-quality, cross-border journalistic investigations in the environmental sector. The organization is committed to fostering a sustainable future for journalism by supporting investigations that can expose wrongdoing, raise awareness, and improve public understanding of significant environmental concerns. Journalismfund Europe seeks to strengthen the role of investigative journalism, particularly by offering financial support and mentoring to journalists working on impactful stories. By offering funding and guidance, the organization ensures that projects reach a wide audience and influence policy change, contributing to a better-informed society.
About the Grant
This grant provides financial support for investigative journalism projects focusing on environmental issues with a cross-border aspect, especially in European affairs. Journalists and media teams are encouraged to investigate topics related to environmental protection, destruction, biodiversity, or the impact of climate change. Projects must be collaborative, involving teams from at least two countries, one of which must be in Europe. The grant covers working time for journalists and necessary investigation expenses such as travel, accommodation, translation, and access to databases. Additionally, it supports development costs like participation in relevant conferences or training sessions. The project outcome must be published by at least two professional outlets in different countries, one in Europe. The funding is aimed at enabling journalists to conduct in-depth environmental investigations that have the potential to drive change. The grant covers both working time and investigation-related expenses, including up to €1,000 for production costs. Specific amounts depend on the project’s budget, ensuring flexibility to meet project needs while prioritizing impact.
Who can Apply?
The grant is open to professional journalists and registered media companies that are legally based in at least two different countries. Applicants must work as a team of journalists or media outlets and submit proposals for cross-border investigative journalism projects concerning environmental issues. Eligible applicants are required to provide links to prior work and demonstrate their experience in investigative journalism. At least two professional news outlets, including one from Europe, must publish the results of the investigation. The grant is designed for teams with a strong focus on environmental topics, including comparative investigations into local environmental issues across countries or regions. Investigative journalism in various forms (print, online, radio, etc.) is eligible, and teams must include letters of intent for publication from the outlets involved.
How to Apply?
To apply, submit a detailed proposal through the grant application platform, including a comprehensive budget and letters of intent from participating news outlets. Ensure the project meets all eligibility and thematic criteria.
Application Deadline
The upcoming application deadline is Thursday 23 January 2025 at 1 pm CET (Brussels time).
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
