Do you have an initiative that stimulates
independent and critical media, or one that sustains or promotes a strong, and
just democratic state? Does your project match the pillars and priorities? Then
you are welcome to submit a project proposal.
The Democracy and Media Foundation (DMF) is seeking proposals for
its grant program that counters all forms of totalitarianism in social and
political life and to strive for a vigorous democracy and multifaceted,
opinionating media. The DMF's current mission is to invest in strong, critical
media and a strong, just democratic state based on the rule of law.
Extra priorities: COVID-19 and parliamentary elections
DMF gives extra priority to initiatives
responding to COVID-19 and the upcoming parliamentary elections.
- COVID-19: With this call for
proposals the DMF gives especially priority to initiatives that reinforce
democracy and rule of law in the Netherlands in response to the COVID-19
crisis. Hereby the focus lies on:
- initiatives that critically
question the (accelerated) use of technology to fight the coronavirus,
- journalistic projects and
other initiatives that reflect critically on powerful public and private
institutions as they respond to COVID-19.
- As the parliamentary elections
are approaching, DMF is looking for:
- initiatives that aim to put
topics on the agenda that are relevant for DMF, within public and
political discours;
- projects that incite groups with
low attendance figures to vote during this election.
Program Objectives
The objectives of the foundation have been divided into five pillars.
- Objective 1: A strong, just
constitutional democracy
- Fundamental rights and
freedoms
- Vigorous democracy
- Commemoration and remembrance
- Objective 2: Independent,
critical media
- Truth-seeking
- Media innovation
Funding Information
- The average grant allotted
within the general call for proposals is €15.000.
- Furthermore, applications
within this call for applications are considered up to a maximum amount of
€50.000 per project (year).
Eligibility Criteria
- The Democracy and Media Foundation
only supports projects and initiatives that:
- meet a demonstrable need;
- are embedded in a broader
strategy for change;
- are based on a clear and solid
plan, and for which it is likely that (self-defined) goals will be
reached.
- Applicants and/or initiatives
that take an activating or mobilising role are preferred;
- If the applicant is a
corporation, the initiative must have transparent governance structure
with clearly separated functions;
- Initiatives by individuals are
welcomed, provided that the applicant has a demonstrable track record in
the field in which they are requesting subsidy;
- Each application should be
accompanied by a clear and factual budget with a matching financing plan,
including a realistic cost-benefit ratio.
- Types of projects that the Democracy
and Media Foundation supports include (but are not limited to):
- Media productions (long-form)
journalistic articles, books, documentaries, podcasts and web or TV
series)
- Digital journalistic platforms
- Strategic awareness campaigns
- Policy advocacy
- Strategic juridical litigation
- Lectures and debates (as long
as they are rooted in a broader adaptation strategy)
- Trainings/capacity building
- Geographical scope:
- The foundation prioritizes
projects and organizations with clear added value in the Netherlands.
Within the Netherlands, preference goes out to projects with an
international or national outlook, as well as local initiatives that are
part of a broader strategy for change. Projects taking place outside the
Netherlands are granted support only rarely.
- The foundation limits its
support to organizations located in the 47 member states of the Council
of Europe. Priority is granted to projects in countries were freedom of
press and/or the democratic state based on the rule of law is under
pressure.
Post Date - 01-Sep-2020