Local news outlets and teams of journalists in Europe can apply for grants.
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), in partnership with the Centre for Media Pluralism and Media Freedom (CMPF), International Media Support (IMS) and Journalismfund.eu., launched the grant program Local Media for Democracy.
The program will provide financial support to local, regional and community media that are struggling to serve the public interest in the so-called “news desert” areas in Europe.
A total of EUR600,000 will be available per call to be distributed among supported projects. There will be two application rounds.
The second application deadline is Sept. 28.