This funding opportunity supports projects that establish funding schemes for independent news media sectors crucial to democracy, including local, regional, investigative, and public interest journalism. It aims to strengthen media pluralism and democratic engagement by supporting media entities and professionals adapting to digital challenges. Applicants must dedicate at least 60% of funds to news media and comply with detailed eligibility and submission requirements.
Eligible applicants must comply with admissibility conditions, including proposal format and mandatory declarations. Eligible countries and other criteria are detailed in the call document. Non-profit and civil society organizations are particularly encouraged to apply.
