Funding

cross-border investigative
journalism in Europe.

The IJ4EU fund supports cross-border investigations of public interest. In 2020, IJ4EU provided €1.07 million in grant funding to watchdog journalism, along with practical, editorial and legal support.

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There are two types of grants that the IJ4EU offers in 2020.

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Deadline 18 Sept 2020

Investigation Support Scheme

For new investigative projects.

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Rolling application until 18 Sept 2020

Publication Support Scheme

For investigative projects that are already underway but need additional support.

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Journalism is tough and hard work should be recognised. Here are our ongoing awards.

Nominations closed

Deadline: 8th November 2020

 

The IJ4EU Impact Award

 

Celebrating excellence in cross-border investigative journalism in Europe

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Latest News

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19 February 2021

10 investigations shortlisted for IJ4EU Impact Award

The three winners will be announced at IJ4EU’s upcoming #UNCOVERED conference.

05 February 2021

New IJ4EU investigations make headlines

12 November 2020

IJ4EU awards €130,000 to bolster 14 cross-border investigations

02 November 2020

IJ4EU awards €407,000 to 14 cross-border investigations

Supported Projects

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Red Flags Over Green Dots

The Frontex Files

Mobile Workers: Invisible Citizens

Cashing in on a Cashless Society

Events

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Ask an Expert: Legal support for IJ4EU grantees (2)

Participation in this event is restricted to grantees of the IJ4EU Publication Support Scheme (2020/21).

Ask an Expert: Legal support for IJ4EU grantees (1)

Story-based Inquiry – Part 4: Composition and marketing of investigation pieces

Ask an Expert: Digital security for investigative journalists