BIRN Reporting Democracy Grant
Journalists across Central and Southeast Europe are invited to pitch ideas for in-depth reporting projects on issues shaping democracy across the region.
This grant opportunity, covering fees and field research expenses, will allow journalists to report on a range of topics, from politics and economy to human rights, corruption, the rule of law, and security, that they feel need to be explored in-depth and brought to the attention of the wider public.
Grants worth €1.500 are available for professional freelance or staff journalists and teams, with ideas for investigative, analytical, or feature stories. Reporting Democracy will provide editorial support and a platform for publishing and distributing stories.
Deadline for submitting applications is July 1, 2026
Apply by filling out an application form here.