Journalismfund-European Cross-border Grants 2026 (With up to €1,120,000 in Funding)

Published: January 19, 2026
Deadline: March 19, 2026
Category: Grants
Eligible Locations: Europe

Applications is currently being accepted for the Journalismfund-European Cross-border Grants 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.

About Journalismfund-European Cross-border Grants

This grant aims to address the shortage of independent journalism by providing grants to investigative journalism projects in Europe and encouraging cross-border collaboration with an expert approach.

Sponsor Organisation: Journalismfund Europe

Benefits of Journalismfund-European Cross-border Grants

The total grant budget is €1,120,000 to distribute over six application rounds (€280,000 per call).From 2026 to 2027, the programme will be funded by the European Union and by philanthropic organisations (TBC).

Journalismfund-European Cross-border Grants Requirements

Cross-border teams of at least two professional journalists and/or independent news outlets from at least two different countries in Europe are eligible to apply.
At least 80% of the requested budget must go to journalists/media from EU countries.
When relevant for the story, team members from elsewhere can be accepted too.