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Our funding lines
Our funding lines are divided into a general funding line and a thematic funding line.
Currently, we are exclusively offering the general funding line. Applications for the funding line "Science and Data Journalism" will be possible again from September 2026.
In the future, additional thematic funding lines are planned, including climate, environmental, and health journalism.
Overview:
General Funding Line | |
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Journalistic work focus | no limitations |
Funding period | max. 24 months |
Funding sum | max. € 400,000 or € 200,000 |
Organization size | ≥ 30 FTE: Project funding ≤ 30 FTE: Organizational funding |
Proof of Concept | established |
Product Market Fit | established |
Business model | further development of an existing business model |
Objective for use of the funding | growth of an existing offering, format, distribution channel or revenue source |
Type of funding | organizational funding* or project funding for a specific undertaking *for OF, non-project-related (overhead) costs can be submitted |