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"IJ4EU Freelancer Support Scheme 2026" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
IJ4EU Freelancer Support Scheme 2026 is a grant from the European Journalism Centre (EJC) through the Investigative Journalism for Europe (IJ4EU) fund that provides grants to cross-border investigative teams composed predominantly of freelance journalists. The program offers up to €20,000 per team, with €1. 6 million total available for 2026, covering salaries, research, travel, translation, and administration costs.
Projects must focus on topics of cross-border relevance and aim for publication in at least two countries. Teams must include journalists based in at least two eligible Creative Europe participating countries, including EU member states and select partner countries. Open to all media types.
The application deadline was April 13, 2026.
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Join our info webinar on Wednesday, 23 February at 13:00 CET IJ4EU returns with €1. 6 million to support cross-border investigations The IJ4EU’s Freelancer Support Scheme offers grants of up to €20,000 to cross-border investigative teams made up predominantly of freelance journalists. You can also join an online Cross-Border Investigative Masterclass on March 3 at 13:00-15:30 CET .
Run by Arena for Journalism in Europe, the two-and-a-half-hour session is aimed at helping journalists develop investigative work plans and strengthen grant applications.
register for Cross-Border Investigative Masterclass Teams must include journalists based in at least two eligible European countries ( EU member states and Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, and Ukraine ). Eligibility is based on residency , not nationality .
Projects must focus on topics of cross-border relevance and aim for publication in at least two countries . Open to all media types , including print, broadcast, online media, and documentaries. Grants can cover salaries, research, travel, translation, and administrative costs.
Additional benefits include mentoring, training, legal assistance, and opportunities to participate in specialist conferences. The deadline for applications is eight weeks after the launch of the call, on April 13 at 23:59 CEST . Join an info webinar on Wednesday, on February 23 at 13:00 CET.
Visit the IJ4EU website and the FAQ page before applying. The IJ4EU programme is supported by the European Union’s Creative Europe Programme. The programme maintains complete independence from donors in the selection of projects and strictly guarantees the editorial independence of all grantees.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Teams composed of at least two freelance journalists based in at least two Creative Europe participating countries. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to €20,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was April 13, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
IJ4EU Freelancer Support Scheme 2026 is funded by European Journalism Centre (EJC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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