The Institute for Regional Media and Information (IRMI) and Fondation Hirondelle (Switzerland) are lauching a mini-grants competition for Ukrainian civil society organisations that work to support reporters, foster media development and enhance media literacy.
Eligibility Criteria
- Officially registered and active public organizations based in Ukraine.
- Public organizations whose mission is to support media development, media literacy, and promote access to information in Ukraine.
- Public organizations that provide professional support to journalists and local media, foster active networking and have a finalised, but not yet funded, action plan.
Grant Details
- Selected projects are to start no later than August 1 to be completed within 2 months.
- The size of each grant is an amount in hryvnias equivalent to 4,000 Swiss francs.
- Grantees will also participate in institutional capacity building training. This program will be conducted by a team of Ukrainian and international experts who have extensive experience working with NGOs in Ukraine.
The Focus of the Project
The Strengthening Media Resilience in Ukraine project recognizes the important role of regional mass media in informing Ukrainians, especially those living in front-line areas or temporarily occupied territories. The project is aimed at strengthening and developing the media as a tool for promoting public dialogue and strengthening the social cohesion across Ukrainian society both during the war and during the country’s recovery.
Project’s Areas of Focus
- Development of media self-governance tools.
- Increasing media literacy in communities.
- Ensuring equal access to information.
- Promotion of experience exchange between editorial teams and reporters.
- Capacity building and fostering long-term sustability of media organizations.
- Supporting local media as a platform for social cohesion debate in their communities.
Priority will be given to local media NGOs that are not part/subprojects/offices of larger organizations.
What do We not Cover
- Costs not directly related to the project: (indirect costs) – the salary of project implementers over 10% of its total budget, office rent, etc.
- International travel.
- Fuel costs.
- Team building events.
- Purchase of food, alcohol or personal items.
- Additional funding for ongoing projects or co-financing of other projects.
How to Apply
Follow the link to apply.
Submit the budget document (linked to the application form).
Both documents must be submitted no later than the 25th of July 2024. Successful candidates will be informed before the 29th of July 2024. Don’t miss this exceptional chance to be the agent of positive change in your community!
