Deadline: 27-Aug-21
European Commission is calling for proposals for Media Councils in the Digital Age to further support the activities of the media self-regulation bodies and to promote the importance of the journalistic standards in the modern media environment.
Objectives
- The objective of the Preparatory Action is to further support the activities of the media self-regulation bodies and to promote the importance of the journalistic standards in the modern media environment.
- The action will aim to deliver further research regarding the activities of the media/press councils and will identify challenges which could be addressed by the development of the journalistic standards.
- Recognising the close relation of the media/press councils with the journalistic community, the action will aim to engage media self-regulatory bodies in boosting the digital empowerment of journalists.
- It will also aim to promote the exchange of views between media/press councils and the independent media regulators in view of exploring potential cooperation channels.
Funding Information
- The total budget earmarked for the co-financing of projects under this call for proposals is estimated at 500.000 EUR (five hundred thousand).
- The Commission expects to fund 1 proposal.
- The Commission reserves the right not to distribute all the funds available.
Activities
Activities to be covered by the Project:
- Maintenance and development of the database
- Exchange of best practices
- Strengthening of the pan-EU Working Group
- Support to new media councils
- Trainings for journalists
- Cooperation with media regulators
- Further research on journalistic standards
Country of Establishment
Only applications from legal entities established in the following countries are eligible: EU Member States.
Eligibility Criteria
- The call is open to:
- A consortium of at least two legal entities
- Proposals may be submitted by any of the following applicants or combinations of:
- non-profit organisation (private or public);
- international organisations;
- universities;
- educational institutions;
- research centres;
- natural persons: natural persons are eligible as part of a consortium but the project cannot be coordinated by a natural person.
Affiliated entities
- Legal entities having a legal or capital link with applicants, which is neither limited to the action nor established for the sole purpose of its implementation, may take part in the action as affiliated entities, and may declare eligible costs.
For more information, visit https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/funding/media-councils-digital-age