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DEADLINE: IJ4EU Fund for Cross-Border Investigative Journalism

April 13, 2026

“The Investigative Journalism for Europe (IJ4EU) programme is back for another funding cycle, reopening one of Europe’s most trusted sources of support for ambitious collaborative reporting. Over the next two years, IJ4EU will commit €1.6 million in grants to investigative teams working across borders, alongside a comprehensive package of assistance that includes:

  • Training, mentoring and peer-to-peer learning;
  • Tools designed for secure cross-border collaboration;
  • Legal aid and security training to help manage real-world risks;
  • Awards, conferences and networking opportunities.”

There are two categories:

  • IJ4EU’s Freelancer Support Scheme: Grants of up to €20,000 plus an extra cushion of tailored assistance including training, mentoring and networking opportunities to teams of journalists working outside of newsroom structures.
  • IJ4EU’s Investigation Support Scheme: Grants of up to €50,000 to cross-border journalistic teams of any kind.

Calls for the 2026-27 funding round:

  • The first call opens February 12, 2026. Deadline: April 13.
  • The second call opens December 1, 2026.

Register for an info webinar on Monday, February 23 @ 13:00 CET.
Register to attend a free Cross-Border Investigative Masterclass on Tuesday, March 3, 13:00 – 15:30 CET.

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