SM4D – Support for Independent Media in Europe’s News Deserts : Journalismfund Europe & International Media Support (Europe)
Journalismfund Europe, International Media Support (IMS) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF) are launching Sustainable Media for Democracy (SM4D), a 24-month programme starting on 1 November 2026. Co-funded by the European Union through Creative Europe and by Limelight Foundation, it will support around 45 local, regional, community and investigative media outlets in news deserts and in […]
Rare Disease Reporting Fellowship and Grants 2026 : National Press Foundation (Online / International)
The National Press Foundation (NPF) is offering professional journalists worldwide a free online training from November 16 to 20, 2026, focused on reporting on rare diseases. More than 7,000 rare diseases have been identified, affecting around 300 million people. This fifth edition, supported by Fondation Ipsen, aims to increase their visibility in the media. The […]
Journalismfund Europe : European Cross-Border Grants
This grant aims to address the shortage of independent journalism by providing grants to investigative journalism projects in Europe and encouraging cross-border collaboration with an expert approach. This award-winning European Cross-border Grant programme (running since 2009) supports cross-border teams of professional journalists and/or (local or national) news outlets who have strong ideas for cross-border investigations […]
Doria Feminist Fund : Grantmaking (MENA region) (Offer in French)
The Doria Feminist Fund (DFF) supports emerging and established feminist groups across the Middle East and North Africa, providing them with access to the funding they need to grow their work, through support that is flexible, sustainable, and rooted in the priorities of the communities it serves. Types of grants offered: The fund offers three […]
Audience-Engaged Journalism Grants : Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN) (Balkans & Visegrád countries)
Media outlets from ten Balkan and Visegrad countries are invited to apply for grants, training, mentoring and access to BIRN’s audience-engagement digital tool through the first call for Audience-Engaged Journalism Grants. BIRN is launching a new round of support for media outlets seeking to strengthen community participation in reporting and investigate underreported issues. Audience-engaged journalism […]
“La democracia en juego en Europa” : ARTE.tv & Guardian Documentaries (Offer in Spanish)
Guardian Documentaries and arte.tv join forces to support filmmakers with an €11,500 award Announced at Sheffield DocFest, the initiative invites filmmakers from across Europe to submit proposals for character-driven short documentaries exploring the theme “Democracy at Stake in Europe,” examining the challenges facing democratic societies today. A winning project will receive €11,500 in production funding, […]
Regular Grants (International) : Fund for Investigative Journalism (FIJ)
The Fund for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) provides grants and other support for reporters to produce high-quality, unbiased, nonpartisan investigative stories that have an impact. Freelance journalists, staff reporters and media outlets are eligible for grants, and their investigations can be for print, online or broadcast stories, books, documentaries or podcasts. The Fund provides several types […]
Environmental Journalism Grant : Association des Journalistes-écrivains pour la Nature et l’Ecologie (JNE) (France)
In response to the need to report on the ecological emergency and the economic constraints faced by journalists, the association of Journalists-Writers for Nature and Ecology (JNE), in partnership with Université Paris Dauphine – PSL and the Fondation Madeleine, hosted by the Fondation Dauphine, is launching the third edition of the Environmental Journalism Grant. Two […]
Production and Support Opportunity for Independent Arab Media Organizations : Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism (ARIJ)
ARIJ Network announces the opening of applications for independent media organizations in the Middle East and North Africa region to join a specialized support program offering editorial mentorship for producing an investigative report, along with a financial and digital support package tailored to each organization’s needs, for a period of six months starting September 2026. […]
Earth Journalism Network : Marine Conservation Media Grants 2026-2027
The Earth Journalism Network (EJN), an initiative of Internews, has officially opened applications for its 2026–2027 Media Grants aimed at strengthening journalism on marine conservation and countries’ commitments toward achieving the global 30×30 biodiversity target. The programme offers five media grants of up to US$10,000 each to eligible newsrooms and media organizations that are committed […]
