Google News Initiative has opened applications for the JournalismAI Innovation Challenge 2025. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Opportunity Details
JournalismAI Innovation Challenge supports small and medium-sized news publishers in experimenting with artificial intelligence to enhance business strategies and audience engagement. The initiative focuses exclusively on AI-driven tools for organizational growth, not on reporting, storytelling, or fact-checking technologies.
Grants Available:
8 projects × US $50,000
4 projects × US $100,000
Purpose: Support early-stage and advanced AI applications for business and audience insights.
Duration: 9 months
Eligible Organizations:
Small and medium-sized news publishers (10–200 staff)
Must have been fully operational with active content for at least 12 months
Must have a verifiable digital presence (e.g., website)
Must already be exploring AI technologies
Ineligible Organizations:
Government-owned or politically affiliated entities
Publishers previously funded in the first JournalismAI Innovation Challenge
Organizations not primarily focused on news
Apply for Google News Initiative JournalismAI Innovation Challenge