" Civitates | Strengthening independent public interest journalism in Europe "
Civitates | Strengthening independent public interest journalism in Europe
Civitates supports 8 independent public-interest media outlets in Europe with a €160,000 funding
Independent public interest media is a core pillar of liberal democracies, a protection against disinformation and a vital counterpower to political and corporate interests. A sustainable and diverse ecosystem of independent public-interest media organisations is essential in Europe to provide reliable news and information, foster robust public debate, and empower people to engage in and strengthen democratic processes and institutions.
The overall objective of the call is to support independent public interest media outlets to build their sustainability and to consolidate their operational stability allowing them to produce quality public interest journalism. Civitates strengthens media by supporting them on their growth path with a specific focus on organizational strengthening, business model development, editorial development, audience engagement and outreach. The programme also supports media outlets to enhance their contribution to a respectful and balanced public dialogue. The call for proposals is focused on media resilience and sustainability. Applicants should outline their priorities for the upcoming two years reflecting on their plans concerning the five main development areas listed above and describe how they would benefit from Civitates’ support as a temporary boost. Applicants should present why core funding is necessary for the organization and how this funding will be used to advance the mid-term goals of the organization.
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AMOUNT
The maximum amount awarded per organisation (8 organisations) will be €160,000 for two years and the grant amount may not exceed half of the applicants’ total spending in 2024.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
March 3, 2025
ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES
ELIGIBILITY
- Applicants registered in Hungary, Poland, Italy, Spain, Bulgaria, Slovakia and Croatia.
- Applicants operating at national level (operate within the boundaries of a specific priority country and cover news that primarily serve the population of that country)
- Applicants producing quality, in-depth public interest journalism
- Non-profit media (non-profit legal entity or bylaws regulating the re-investment of profits).
- Organizations on a clear growth path with a proven track record of at least 12 months of active coverage.
- Collaboration with local or regional media and connection with international networks is a plus.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Please read the full open call guidelines document.
DEADLINE
2025-03-02
TYPE OF SUPPORT
Public funding
FUNDING COUNTRIES
Belgium