Call for Applications: Freelancer Support Scheme

The Investigative Journalism for Europe (IJ4EU) has announced its Freelancer Support Scheme to empower teams of journalists working independently from traditional newsroom structures. This scheme offers grants of up to €20,000, along with additional tailored support, including training, mentoring, and networking opportunities.

Category

Grant

Program Overview

The Freelancer Support Scheme by IJ4EU is designed to provide grants to cross-border teams predominantly composed of freelance journalists. These teams will benefit from an additional layer of tailored assistance to help them succeed in their investigative projects.

Topics

IJ4EU welcomes cross-border investigative projects on any topic. This includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

• Corruption, illicit enrichment, and financial crime
• Security, democracy, and human rights
• Environment and climate change
• Health

Projects must aim to uncover new information that is relevant to the public in at least two Creative Europe countries. IJ4EU is committed to supporting a diverse range of topics and teams across Europe, particularly those focusing on underreported issues. Teams working in eligible countries where investigative journalism is under significant financial or political pressure are especially encouraged to apply.

Funding Information

The Freelancer Support Scheme will distribute around €500,000 in grants during the 2024/25 cycle. In addition to financial support, grantees will receive opportunities for training, mentoring, and networking. Projects must be completed within six months of receiving the grant.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Freelancer Support Scheme, applications must be submitted by teams of at least two freelance journalists who meet the following criteria:

• Teams must include members based in at least two European countries that have signed up to the full cross-sectoral strand of the European Union’s Creative Europe Programme, which funds IJ4EU.
• Eligible countries include all 27 EU member states and the following non-EU countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, and Ukraine.
• Eligibility is determined by residency (where you live and work) rather than nationality (citizenship).
• Team members based in countries outside the core geographical area are welcome to participate, provided their team meets the core geographical criteria outlined above.

For more information, visit IJ4EU.

Highlights

• Donor Name: Investigative Journalism for Europe
• Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000
• Source URL: https://www.investigativejournalismforeu.net/grants/freelancer-support-scheme/
• Publish Date: 02-Sept-2024 12:00 am
• Deadline Date: 28-Oct-2024 12:00 am