Grants to combat climate misinformation [Worldwide]

Posted on Aug 17, 2022 in Combating Mis- and Disinformation

Media practitioners and newsrooms that address climate misinformation are eligible for grants.

Meedan is accepting applications for the Check Global Independent Media Response Fund, which addresses global challenges with hyperlocal communities. The fund aims to support small and medium-sized media initiatives focusing on climate misinformation.

The fund supports independent media workers and grassroots media initiatives that will aim to address a wide range of climate related misinformation topics in four regions: North Africa Western Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Asia Pacific.

Applicants are eligible for grants up to US$5,000 for individuals, and up to US$15,000 for collectives and organizations.  

The deadline is Sept. 30.