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Published: 09 Jun 2020 923 views
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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| Application Deadline | 17 Jun 2020 |
| Type | Entrepreneurs |
| Sponsor | Poynter Institute |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Fact-checking units may submit only one application for up to $50,000
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:
For more details, visit Poynter website
