During our German-language info event, we presented the eligibility and selection criteria as well as the application process for our funding line for science and data journalism. A Q&A session followed, allowing ample time to address any questions you had about the process.

On 7 September 2026, Media Forward Fund launched, for the first time, Growth Grants in the Funding Line for Data and Science Journalism, offering grants of up to €400,000.

On this occasion, an online info event took place on 7 September 2026, from 12:30 to 14:00.

Over approximately 60 to 90 minutes, the MFF team introduced Media Forward Fund, as well as our eligibility and selection criteria and the application process. This was followed by sufficient time for questions.

Agenda:

• About Media Forward Fund (~ 5 min)
• Our funding approach (~ 5 min)
• Our selection criteria (~ 10 min)
• How to apply (~ 10 min)
• Q&A (~ 60 min)

All information about the Funding Line for Data and Science Journalism can also be found here.

Presentation (German)