IJ4EU: grants for cross-border investigative journalism projects

This is an opportunity to secure up to EUR 50,000 for a journalistic investigation suitable for publication by European media.

Create content on any topic you believe is essential, from human rights to climate change or corruption. The grant will cover all production costs.

There must be an EU partner on the team. You will have half a year to implement the project.

The programme is provided by the International Press Institute in cooperation with the European Journalism Centre and the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom. This is one of the thousands of EU opportunities for Ukraine.

What do I get?

EUR 5,000-50,000 to cover:

Salaries and HR costs
Production
Travel costs
Translation
Administrative costs
Participation in trainings and conferences related to investigative journalism and the theme of your research
Costs for technology or development of tools necessary for the investigation, except for the hardware
Expert consultations with lawyers, communication managers, etc.

Can I apply?

This competition is for print publishing, broadcasting, documentary filmmaking, and online media.

To apply for this grant, you need to have:

A strong idea of cross-border investigation. You can find examples of projects previously supported by the grant on the website
A cross-border team of colleagues who will become your partners in the investigation. The team must include professionals from the EU, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, or Serbia. These can be both officially employed journalists and freelancers
A bank account that can receive international payments from the EU

More about participation requirements here.

What do I need to apply?

Completed application form. Elaborate on the primary investigation idea, project timeline and potential risks
Project’s budget in euro
CVs — for individual applicants, code of conduct — for news organisations
Letters of intent from at least two professional news outlets in two countries

Find answers to frequently asked questions here.

How do I apply?

By 13 April, apply via an online portal in English.

You will know the results in a few weeks after the application deadline.

Good to know

You can submit several applications.
Journalists who apply as team members in multiple projects should ensure their working time is allocated to a full-time equivalent.
The grant can cover any percentage of the project.
You will receive money in euros to the team leader's bank account. You will have to pay the bank commission yourself.
The organisers will choose winners based on the project's relevance to the overall theme, novelty, expected societal impact, and geography.

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