Deadline: 16 October 2016
Do you have an initiative that stimulates independent and critical media or one that sustains or promotes a strong and just democratic state? If yes, then submit a project proposal for Democracy and Media Foundation’s grants.
The Democracy and Media Foundation is seeking call for proposals to invest in strong, critical media and a strong, just democratic state based on the rule of law and to provide financial support to organizations, projects and other initiatives that promote the mission.
Objectives
- Stimulating independent, critical media.
- Guaranteeing and upholding a strong, just constitutional democracy.
Pillars
- Truth-seeking
- Media innovation
- Fundamental rights and freedoms
- Vigorous democracy
- Commemoration and remembrance
Funding Information
- The average amount granted by the Democracy and Media Foundation per project is €15.000.
- The foundation will request an audit report on the financial reports for projects that receive €50.000 or more.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Democracy and Media Foundation only supports projects and initiatives that:
- meet a demonstrable need;
- are embedded in a broader strategy for change;
- are based on a clear and solid plan, and for which it is likely that (selfdefined) goals will be reached.
- Applicants and/or initiatives that take an activating or mobilising role are preferred;
- If the applicant is a corporation, the initiative must have a transparent governance structure with clearly separated functions;
- Initiatives by individuals are welcomed, provided that the applicant has a demonstrable track record in the field in which they are requesting subsidy;
- Each application should be accompanied by a clear and factual budget with a matching financing plan, including a realistic cost-benefit ratio.
How to Apply
Interested applicants send their applications via email at the address given on the website.
Eligible Countries: Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Republic of Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, “The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia”, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom.
For more information, please visit Call for Proposals.