The International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) at the Poynter Institute is seeking applications for its Global Fact Check Fund.
The fund will award grants in an open competition for one or a series of programmes to support third-party organisations in strengthening the capabilities of fact-checking organisations worldwide.
The fund will support verified signatories of the IFCN Code of Principles fact-checking organisations and proposed partner organisations over for three years.
Fact-checking organisations are eligible for an initiative that awards up to US$12 million in grants.
Through multiple grant opportunities, this initiative will offer up to US$12 million in funding to recipients, in three tiers: up to US$25,000, up to US$50,000 and up to US$100,000. The fund has three phases: BUILD, GROW and ENGAGE.
The third phase, ENGAGE, will provide grants up to US$2 million. Each recipient in this phase will receive up to US$100,000.
The deadline for the second phase is September 3, 2024. Interested applicants can apply here.
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