Free Press Unlimited (FPU) is inviting applications for funding for cross-border collaborative investigative stories. Ten grants, each worth 10,000 EUR, will be awarded to teams of journalists to produce in-depth, impactful investigative journalism that transcends national borders and addresses critical issues affecting European societies. This open call for applications is part of the Collaborative and Investigative Journalism Initiative (CIJI).
Independent European media organisations, as well as staff and freelance journalists residing in the EU and working with these media are encouraged to apply for grants. Applications from journalists from Ukraine, Belarus, or Russia, who are currently legally residing in the EU due to the war in Ukraine or media censorship in Belarus and Russia, are especially welcome.
We expect to award up to 10 grants, each worth up to 10,000 EUR.
Grants can fund:
- Freelance fees
- Travel, accommodation, subsistence
- Graphics, design, visualization
- Equipment rental for production and post-production
- Translations for wider reach
Aside from financial support, team members will benefit from:
- Mentorship and guidance throughout the grant period
- 5-day security training, organised in partnership with OCCRP
- Access to CIJI’s community of media hubs and partners
- Attendance at CIJI’s final networking meeting
Deadline: 9 September 2024 (23:59 CEST)