Journalismfund Europe

🚨 Final countdown! 📢 Just 2 days left to apply for the Invisible Life grant! Cross-border teams can receive up to €225,000 for investigating farm animal welfare. 📅 Deadline: 29 Oct 2026, 13:00 Brussels 👉 🔗 www.journalismfund.eu/invisible-li... #InvisibleLife #InvestigativeJournalism #AnimalWelfare

💢The European Cross-border grant programme supports collaborations between freelance journalists and media-organisations eager to investigate issues (and solutions) affecting Europe. 🗓️The next deadline call is January 7th, 2027 13:00 CET. #ecb #expjou #crossborder #investigative #journalism

🚨 One week left! 📢 Journalists with cross-border stories on farm animal welfare, apply now for our grant! 📰 Deadline: 29 Oct 2026, 13:00 Brussels. Share this! 👉 Find out more: 🔗 www.journalismfund.eu/invisible-li... #InvisibleLife #InvestigativeJournalism #AnimalWelfare

🚨 Silent Killings Across the Adriatic 🐢 Each year, hundreds of turtles and dozens of dolphins die in Italian and Croatian nets. 📊 EU-funded solutions exist. None is mandatory. 👉 www.journalismfund.eu/silent-killi... 🍀 Supported by Arcadia #EarthInvestigations

🚨 The Invisible Life grant funds journalists investigating farm animal welfare in Europe. 💶 Budget: €225,000 👥 Eligible: Teams of 2+ journalists/news outlets 📅 Deadline: 29 Oct 2026, 13:00 Brussels 👉 🔗 www.journalismfund.eu/invisible-li... #InvisibleLife #InvestigativeJournalism #AnimalWelfare

🚨 Relentless Fishing, Risky Science: Spain and Taiwan’s Blue Shark Trade 🦈 The two land nearly two thirds of reported blue shark catch. The North Atlantic stock is as likely overfished as not. 👉 www.journalismfund.eu/relentless-f...

🚨 The European Business in the Patagonian Vaca Muerta 🛢️ An investigation into European energy firms in Vaca Muerta, where fracking is linked to illness, earth tremors and the displacement of Indigenous communities. 👉 www.journalismfund.eu/european-bus... #EarthInvestigations

🏭 As Google rapidly expands its data centres in the Belgian region of Hainaut residents are watching farmland, wetlands and entire neighbourhoods disappear behind concrete walls and barbed wire. www.journalismfund.eu/the-data-cen...

🌳 From Indonesia’s hallowed forests to Volkswagen’s electric cars: the dirty nickel trail Our year-long investigation — combining field reporting in Indonesia, satellite analysis, corporate disclosures and trade data – is now out! #Longread 👉 voxeurop.eu/en/indonesia...

🇺🇦How Europe's welcome of Ukrainians in 2022 turned into years of permanent uncertainty 🔎 This investigation examines how temporary protection has turned into prolonged insecurity in Italy and Poland. Find out more👉 bit.ly/3WebwgZ #expjou

🚨 From Indonesia’s Forests to Volkswagen: The Dirty Nickel Trail 🌳 Nickel traced from Sulawesi through China’s battery industry to Volkswagen’s EVs. 📊 Nearly 2,360 ha of forest lost; Indigenous Tolaki land and livelihoods hit. 👉 www.journalismfund.eu/bankers-and-...

🚨 Why it matters? 📢 Millions of farmed animals are raised largely out of view. Their living conditions and production impact public interest. 📅 29 Oct 2026, 13:00, Brussels 👉 🔗 www.journalismfund.eu/invisible-li... #InvisibleLife #InvestigativeJournalism #AnimalWelfare

🔎 Who investigates the police when allegations of police violence arise? 🇫🇷In France, Flagrant déni investigated the role of police ethics units and the challenges surrounding their independence, particularly when handling cases involving police violence. Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/3WdW709 #PM4D

💧Despite sound EU water laws, the #drinking #water supply system in the EU is showing serious cracks in several regions. 🔎This investigation finds that good water governance and law enforcement are crucial to prevent taps from running dry in many parts of Europe. Read more👉 bit.ly/47V2hF2 #expjou

📱 Empowering citizens to document police misconduct. 🇬🇷In Greece, Copwatch.GR developed Film The Police, a citizen journalism initiative helping communities document police activity safely and effectively. Read more about the project⬇️ www.journalismfund.eu/public-eye-e... #PM4D

🗣️ Local journalism is stronger when communities have a voice. 🇭🇺In Szeged, Hungary, independent news outlet Szegeder found new ways to connect with readers and make local journalism more participatory and sustainable. Read more about the project⬇️ www.journalismfund.eu/empowering-l... #PM4D

@journalismfund.bsky.social sluit zich aan bij de @europeanjournalists.org en meer dan 600 organisaties die de Europese regeringsleiders oproepen om een sterk budget voor AgoraEU te verdedigen op de Europese Raad van 15 en 16 oktober. www.fondspascaldecroos.org/nl/news/jour...

🗣️Voices from the Margins and Solutions for the Neighbourhood: the project explored ways to bring underrepresented voices into local reporting, highlighting the challenges residents face as well as the ideas and solutions emerging from their communities. Read more⬇️ bit.ly/3TDWYGN #PM4D

📰 Discover independent journalism beyond the algorithm. 🇫🇷In France, @basta.media developed The Independent Media Portal, a platform designed to make high-quality independent journalism easier to discover and access. Read more about the project⬇️ www.journalismfund.eu/independent-... #PM4D

Journalismfund Europe joins @europeanjournalists.org and 600+ organisations in calling on EU leaders to defend a strong AgoraEU budget at this week’s European Council. ➡️Read the open letter: europeanjournalists.org/blog/2026/10... #AgoraEU #MFF #PressFreedom #Journalism #EUBudget

🌍 Who decides which projects get funded under Environmental Investigative Journalism grant programme? ✨ Today, Journalismfund Europe unveils the names of three experts who have been assessing applications for this grant programme. 🔎 Meet our ex-jury members: t.ly/BZkxP

💻 Stronger technology. More sustainable independent journalism. 🇭🇺In Hungary, Magyar Hang upgraded its digital infrastructure to support the long-term sustainability of its independent journalism. Read more about the project⬇️ www.journalismfund.eu/migrate-edit... #PM4D

🚨 €225,000 is available for investigations into farm animal welfare. Applications close 29 October 2026 — don’t miss out! 🐾 This grant supports cross-border teams of journalists. 👉 More info: 🔗 www.journalismfund.eu/invisible-li... #InvisibleLife #InvestigativeJournalism #AnimalWelfare

🇫🇷In Marseille, France, Marcelle le Média developed Marcelle EMI, a media and information literacy initiative designed to bring reliable journalism directly to high school students, particularly those in underserved urban areas. Read more ⬇️ www.journalismfund.eu/marcelle-emi... #PM4D

📰 Every municipality deserves independent local news. 🇵🇱In the Radomsko district of Poland, Gazeta Radomszczańska is working to close local information gaps through its project News for Communes. Read more⬇️ www.journalismfund.eu/news-communes #PM4D

🇸🇮In Slovenia’s Šaleška and Koroška regions, Radio Velenje is using its local broadcasting platform to explore issues of social justice, inequality and inclusion through its project Empowerment Through Equity. Read more ⬇️ www.journalismfund.eu/empowerment-... #PM4D

Come si costruisce un'inchiesta ambientale rigorosa e vicina alle comunità? FACTA Lab: Environment Uncovered è una formazione per chi vuole imparare dall'esperienza di facta.eu/. Si offrono anche due fellowship da €1.000 per sviluppare un'inchiesta. Candidature entro il 15/10: lnkd.in/e9GaEBv2

🇮🇹In Genoa, Italy, L’Unica is expanding its local journalism initiative to bring residents in-depth reporting on issues that matter to their communities but are often overlooked by national media. Read more about the project⬇️ www.journalismfund.eu/lunica-genoa... #PM4D

📰 Local news that speaks the language of a new generation. 🇵🇹In Portugal’s Médio Tejo region, Médio Tejo eXpress is developing a concise, engaging multimedia news service for young people aged 16–30. Read more about the project⬇️ www.journalismfund.eu/medio-tejo-e... #PM4D

🚨 Invisible Life supports investigative work by funding time and travel for cross-border journalism on farm animal welfare. 📅 29 Oct 2026, 13:00 Brussels 👉 🔗 www.journalismfund.eu/invisible-li... #InvisibleLife #InvestigativeJournalism #AnimalWelfare

📍 How can local journalism give more space to communities whose voices are often overlooked? 🇨🇿In the Moravian-Silesian region of Czechia, Okraj is using its Local Lens project to strengthen community journalism and support a new generation of local reporters. Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/4dVgJQQ #PM4D

Come si costruisce un'inchiesta ambientale rigorosa e vicina alle comunità? FACTA Lab: Environment Uncovered è una formazione per chi vuole imparare dall'esperienza di facta.eu/. Si offrono anche due fellowship da €1.000 per sviluppare un'inchiesta. Candidature entro il 15/10: lnkd.in/e9GaEBv2

🎥 What if investigative journalism could reach audiences in a more engaging and accessible way? 🇫🇷In Brittany, @splann.org is continuing its experiment with video to bring investigative journalism closer to local audiences. Read more ⬇️ www.journalismfund.eu/democratizin... #PM4D

🇧🇪 One more weeks until the third and last deadline of the year for those interested in applying to the Belgian Bridge programme. Haven’t applied yet? This is your chance. www.journalismfund.eu/belgian-bridge #BEB #Belgium #grant #Journalism #journalismfundeurope

Doubt is their product. And now it's an export. 🛢️🌍 Investigative journalist @amywestervelt.bsky.social has traced how US fossil fuel tactics now shape the debate in Europe. Next Tuesday, she’ll join our lunchtime climate briefing.

✨ #GIJC27 fellowship applications are open! GIJN is offering fellowships to journalists from the Global South and historically underrepresented groups to attend #GIJC27 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands from October 19–23, 2027. Apply by January 31, 2027. Details here ⬇️ https://twp.ai/9Oc4vu

🇳🇱In the southeast of the Netherlands, @rtvhorizon.bsky.social is working to strengthen local public-interest journalism in the rural municipalities of Cranendonck and Heeze-Leende, home to around 36,000 people. Read more⬇️ www.journalismfund.eu/strengthenin... #PM4D

🇵🇹In Chelas, Lisbon, Chela’s Gazette (backed by Mensagem de Lisboa’s editorial expertise) is building a hyper-local news hub focused on the people, issues, and stories that shape everyday life in the neighbourhood. Read more ⬇️ www.journalismfund.eu/chelas-gazet... #PM4D

🚨Flavescence Dorée: Early Warnings, Late Action, Lost Vines 🍇 A cross-border investigation into what Hungary, Austria and Romania knew about this grapevine disease, and why action came late. ➡️ www.journalismfund.eu/flavescence-... 🍀 #EarthInvestigations #environmentaljournalism

🚨The Invisible Vein: Russian Toxins Across Europe 🧪 A Russian-made PFAS chemical for military and aerospace rubber reaches an Italian plant despite EU sanctions, via Estonia and middlemen in Germany and Israel. ➡️ www.journalismfund.eu/invisible-ve...

🚨 Apply now! 📢 Funded investigations need publication in at least 2 media outlets across different countries, with one European outlet. 📰 Cross-border on farm animal welfare. 📅 29/10/2026, 13:00 Brussels 👉🔗 www.journalismfund.eu/invisible-li... #InvisibleLife #InvestigativeJournalism #AnimalWelfare

🇷🇸In southern Serbia, Slobodna reč is giving a platform to voices that are often overlooked by mainstream media. Through We Hear You – Čujemo se, the non-profit newsroom is focusing on the everyday experiences of rural residents. Read more⬇️ www.journalismfund.eu/we-hear-you #PM4D

📱 How can local journalism better connect with younger audiences? 🇭🇺KecsUP News launched KecsUP Next to strengthen its connection with people aged 18–35, especially young people whose voices and experiences are often less visible in local media. Moreℹ️⬇️ www.journalismfund.eu/kecsup-next-... #PM4D

🔎 What if communities could help shape the investigations that concern them? 🇳🇱Bureau Spotlight is experimenting with a community-driven approach to investigative journalism. Read more⬇️ www.journalismfund.eu/engaged-inve... #PM4D

🗣️ What changes when communities become co-creators of journalism? 🇪🇸In Madrid, @porcausa.org is putting migrant communities — with a particular focus on migrant women — at the centre of the journalistic process. Read more about the project⬇️ www.journalismfund.eu/co-creating-... #PM4D

📰 Whose stories get heard — and whose are overlooked? 🇨🇿🇵🇱In the Czech-Polish borderland, nase.broumovsko.cz set out to bring more attention to people and communities whose experiences are often missing from local media. Read more ⬇️ www.journalismfund.eu/stories-over... #PM4D

🔥 Eucalyptus and Forest Fires in Galicia & Portugal 🌲 New investigation reveal the complex links between eucalyptus expansion and wildfire risks. No single culprit; it's a mix of abandoned land, biomass buildup, and species composition. 👉 www.journalismfund.eu/eucalyptus-a...

👥 Are you looking to collaborate with an international reporting team to investigate issues and potential solutions that affect Europe? 🗓️ The European Cross-Border Programme has 2 rounds of funding in 2027. 🔗 Find all the details and apply: t.ly/ro6cr #expjou #ecb #crossborder #journalism