Applications are now open for Civitates’ Media Open call for proposals, aimed at supporting independent public interest journalism across Europe. This is an opportunity for non-profit media organizations to secure core funding to strengthen their sustainability, build resilience, and enhance their contributions to a balanced and respectful public dialogue.
The call focuses on helping independent media outlets:
Civitates invites applications from independent media outlets registered in Hungary, Poland, Italy, Spain, Bulgaria, Slovakia, and Croatia. Eligible organisations can apply for up to €160,000 in core funding, distributed over two years, to support mid-term goals and operational growth.
Applications are structured in two phases:
For full details on eligibility criteria, guidelines, and templates, visit: https://civitates-eu.org/funding-opportunity/call-for-proposals-strengthening-independent-public-interest-journalism-in-europe/
To help prospective applicants navigate the process, Civitates is hosting an information webinar on 17 February 2025, from 12:30 to 13:30 CET. The webinar will cover:
Register for the webinar here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/POQvpF4FRZ-qPnS7CffNUA
Civitates encourages you to share this opportunity with your networks to ensure it reaches organizations that can benefit from this support.