EU Funding for News Media - new calls open
The European Commission has recently launched two news media funding calls.
Covering EU affairs through Radio | Deadline 12th Sep 2022
The European Commission's DG Connect manages Multimedia Actions that aim at engaging citizens in the EU policy-making process by providing them with information about European topics from pan-European points of view i.e. showing more than only a national perspective.
As part of the Multimedia Actions, this Call is open to news media organisations that can build on quality reporting of radio broadcasters across the EU, while making best use of digital technologies and formats such as podcasting. Expected results include regular high-quality, editorially independent audio formats, that provide an in-depth and diverse view on EU affairs in as many EU languages as possible.
Applicants should ensure coverage in at least 6 EU languages, through a network of at least 4 members. They should propose a programming grid with at least 10 minutes of original content per member and per language per week, with in-depth coverage of current EU affairs through magazines, reports, documentaries and/or talks shows, thus excluding news bulletins and press reviews.
Details and application process can be found here. Questions for this call should be sent to cnect-multimedia-actions@ec.europa.eu by 5th September.
Supporting Local & Regional News Media | Deadline 19th Sep 2022
The European Commission has launched a call for proposals to support local and regional media delivering news to underserved communities.
Applicants will have to propose a media-funding scheme with a view to fostering the transformation and innovation capacities of media in at least 5 EU Member States and have a long-lasting impact for local, regional and community media as well as their communities. They will also have to map the local and regional news media landscape across the EU and identify existing or potential 'media deserts.'
The call for proposals, application forms and all relevant documents are available here. Questions can be sent to CNECT-NEWSMEDIA@ec.europa.eu until 5 working days before the deadline.