Deadline: 20 September 2024
The AIR Network Newsroom Grants provide funding for newsrooms in Southeast Asia to develop and implement a collaborative project with the AIR Network.
AIR Network is a five-year USAID-funded project to establish a self-sustaining investigative journalism network in Southeast Asia. Its objectives are to strengthen cross-border investigative journalism, amplify the impact of investigative projects, and advance the safety and security of investigative journalists in the region. The project is jointly implemented by Pact and the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ).
Objectives
- The AIR Network addresses these challenges by establishing a support network for investigative journalists in the region. The AIR Network has three objectives:
- Strengthen Networks Locally led investigative journalism networks are supported and strengthened.
- Amplify Reporting Investigative reporting has enhanced engagement, is amplified through relevant channels, and delivers impact.
- Advance Safety and Security More proactive, comprehensive approaches to safety and security for journalists are developed and advanced.
Funding Information
- AIR Network anticipates these awards will be a fixed amount award. Grant type may change based on the results of the partner’s pre-award risk assessment, which AIR Network will conduct prior to issuance of the award. Subject to the availability of funds, AIR Network intends to award between $5,000 and $9,000 in total funding for up to six months. Pact anticipates awarding up to 4 grant awards to successful applicants. Negotiations will be conducted with successful applicants only. AIR Network reserves the right to award any or none of the applications submitted.
Geographic Area
- The Grant is open to newsrooms based in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand. Exiled media based in these countries are eligible.
Eligibility Criteria
- This competition is open to any newsroom based in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand. Exiled media based in these countries are also eligible.
- To be minimally eligible for funding, applicants must provide full, accurate, and complete information and comply with the following conditions. Organizations must:
- Be legally registered or otherwise authorized to conduct business in their country or countries of operation.
- Be able to complete implementation within the stated timeframe of September 23, 2024 to March 31, 2025.
- Have experience in producing investigative journalism for at least three years.
For more information, visit ICFJ.
