International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN): Fact-Checking Development Grant Program [deadline: 17 June 2020]

[Ana Isabel B. B. Paraguay]

Mission

The International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) is dedicated to furthering innovation and establishing best practices in the field. Thanks to support from YouTube via the Google News Initiative, the IFCN has $1 million in grant funding available for established fact-checking units that are pursuing projects around video production, tools development, audience building, and new formats testing.

Fact-checking units can apply for up to $50,000 each.

All applicants will be first evaluated by their eligibility and then judged by an independent selection committee. In addition to grant funding, accepted applicants will get exposure at Global Fact 8 in June 2021.

Tracks

Grants will be distributed based on proposals including, but not limited to, the activities below: 

• Using video as a tool to disseminate accurate information
  • Publishing fact check videos for new and traditional media outlets
  • Running campaigns using video to increase media literacy among social media users
  • Launching webinar series to train reporters on fact-checking skills
• Developing tools to support fact-checking workflows
  • Supporting automation tools such as chatbots, database building, crowdsourcing
• Audience building for sustainability
  • Leveraging existing or building new programs for crowdfunding, membership, and fundraising efforts
• New formats and mediums to expand the reach of fact-checking
• Testing and implementing new formats to reach out to wider audiences and have a larger impact
• Building collaborative efforts to tackle misinformation in national and regional scales.

Eligibility

1. Fact-checking organizations that are verified signatories of the IFCN’s Code of Principles and/or organizations that have been regularly publishing non-partisan fact checks over the last three months are eligible to apply.
2. Applicants agree that if they are awarded a grant, the IFCN and YouTube may use data and information they provide in the initial application and subsequent reporting form with other fact-checking organizations.
3. Each applicant/organization may only submit one application and a budget of up to $50,000.

Key Dates:

June 17, 2020 - Applications close.

August 4, 2020 - Announce recipients.

Recipients will have six months to develop their projects.

Source: https://www.poynter.org/devgrant/ 

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