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Poynter Institute 2020 Fact-Checking Development Grant Program for International Journalists

The International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) today opens applications for its newest grant program. Thanks to support from YouTube via the Google News Initiative, the IFCN has $1 million in grant funding available for established fact-checking units that are pursuing projects around video production, tools development, audience building, and new formats testing.

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Poynter Fact-Checking Development Grant

Application Deadline17 Jun 2020
TypeEntrepreneurs
SponsorPoynter Institute
GenderMen and Women

Aim and Benefits of Poynter Fact-Checking Development Grant

 Fact-checking units may submit only one application for up to $50,000


Requirements for Poynter Fact-Checking Development Grant Qualification

Fact-checking organizations that are verified signatories of the IFCN’s Code of Principles and/or organizations that have been regularly publishing nonpartisan fact checks over the last three months are eligible to apply

All applicants will be first evaluated by their eligibility and then judged by an independent selection committee. In addition to grant funding, accepted applicants will get exposure at Global Fact 8 in June 2021.

Grants will be distributed based on proposals including, but not limited to, the activities below:

  • Using video as a tool to disseminate accurate information
  • Developing tools to support fact-checking workflows
  • Audience building for sustainability
  • New formats and mediums to expand the reach of fact-checking

Application Deadline

June 17, 2020


How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Poynter Institute on ifcn.submittable.com to apply

For more details, visit Poynter website

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