IRMI offers journalists mini-grants as part of the project “Covering Social Cohesion – Strengthening the Capacities of Ukrainian Media.” The project will provide 15 mini-grants to journalists for covering topics related to social cohesion in their hromadas.
Important Information:
- Each grantee will receive €500 for preparing a comprehensive publication or story on the topic of social cohesion in their hromada (half of the grant will be provided after the selection, and the other half after the story has been published).
- Preference will be given to applicants whose work is based on their own research, as well as those who propose two stories covering different aspects of social cohesion.
During the preparation of the story, grantees will be supported by project mentors – a journalist and a sociologist. The latter will assist in developing research tools. Grantees will receive a total of four consultations.
The grant can be received by a journalist as an individual, as a sole proprietor, or by an editorial team.
When submitting an application, the journalist’s participation and the placement of the prepared story must be confirmed by the editor of the publication (a letter from the editor must be attached to the application).
The grant amount includes all tax deductions.
Who Can Participate? Journalists who work as permanent staff in officially registered multimedia outlets with a regular turnaround. Applications from public organizations, press services, and journalists who are currently not working will not be considered.
To participate in the program, please kindly fill out the form linked here and attach a letter from the editor. The letter should be sent to: irmi.ukraine@gmail.com. The deadline for applications is October 20. Winners will be informed by October 30.
Grant support is provided as part of the project “Covering Social Cohesion – Strengthening the Capacities of Ukrainian Media,” developed and implemented by the NGO “Institute for Regional Media and Information” in partnership with UNESCO and with the support of the state of Japan. The program is part of UNESCO’s broader efforts to support the safety of journalists and freedom of expression in Ukraine. Our partners in the project are the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine and the public organization “Promotion of Intercultural Cooperation.”