Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN) Reporting Democracy Grant 2026 (With up to EUR 1,500 in Funding)

  • Published: June 04, 2026
  • Deadline: July 01, 2026
  • Category: Grants
  • Eligible Locations: Europe

Applications are curremtly being accepted for the Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN) Reporting Democracy Grant 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.

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About BIRN Reporting Democracy Grant

This grant opportunity, covering fees and field research expenses, will allow journalists to report on a range of topics, from politics and economy to human rights, corruption, the rule of law, and security, that they feel need to be explored in-depth and brought to the attention of the wider public.

Benefits of BIRN Reporting Democracy Grant

  • Amount per grant: EUR 1,500

BIRN Reporting Democracy Grant Requirements

The grant is open to:

  • Professional freelance journalists
  • Staff journalists
  • Journalism teams

Teams must:

  • Designate a team leader
  • Appoint the team leader as the contract signatory
  • Submit a single joint application

Applicants must be based in the Visegrad and Balkan region.

Application Date and Process

  • Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

01 July, 2026

Opportunity Application

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