☰
Applications are open for the Pluralistic Media for Democracy Program 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Opportunity Details
The Media Pluralism Fund will allocate €1,400,000 financial support to local and regional outlets, community media, investigative journalism, and public interest news organisations that operate in "news deserts" or areas experiencing strained media pluralism. The fund will be directly channeled to around 40 eligible local, regions, community, and investigative news media or initiatives.
Do you want to reach an important niche audience or diversify your business model? Innovation is key to staying relevant as a media outlet.
Journalismfund Europe and International Media Support announce the launch of an innovative project, "Pluralistic Media for Democracy". Through strategic support in innovation, business sustainability, and audience engagement, the programme will empower media organisations to continue their critical role in upholding democracy and fostering informed public discourse across Europe.
The total available amount per call to be distributed among all supported projects will be €700,000.
Open to legal entities with a registered seat in one of the EU27 countries, including Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia & Serbia.
After a one-time registration with your email address, you can access the online application form. You can freely navigate through the form to see which information you need to provide in your application. This includes:
Apply for Pluralistic Media for Democracy Program