Background
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 you are welcome to submit a project proposal for Democracy and Media Foundation’s grants. The Democracy and Media Foundation is seeking proposals for its grant program with an aim to counter totalitarian phenomena in social and political life, while striving for a vigorous democracy and independent, multifaceted, opinionating media.
Project Objectives
Objective 1: Stimulating independent, critical media
Objective 2: Guaranteeing and upholding a strong, just constitutional democracy
Eligibility
- 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
- are embedded among the people the project pertains to (if applicable)
- The foundation limits its support to organizations located in the 47 member states of the Council of Europe.
- Priority is granted to projects in countries were freedom of press and/or the democratic state based on the rule of law is under pressure.
Size of a grant
The average amount per project is €15.000. The foundation will request an audit report on the financial reports for projects that receive €50.000 or more.
Deadline: 12 February 2017