How we make grants

The International Fund identifies media organizations for grant support through regular calls for proposals and through proactive outreach by regional staff. Eligibility for grant funding is assessed in terms of a media organization’s independence, public interest mission, eligible geographies, and alignment with the International Fund’s impact goals.Media organizations invited to submit grant proposals are evaluated by an independent panel of experts. Ultimate funding decisions are taken by the International Fund’s Governing Board.
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Identification of potential grantees
Direct outreach

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Referrals from partners
Expression of interest from potential recipients
Calls for proposals
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Eligibility & preliminary assessment
Independance & public interest mission

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Alignment with the International Fund's geographic scope
Alignment with the International Fund's impact goals
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Invitation to submit full grant proposal
Continued impact & mission analysis

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Financial, governance and legal analysis
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Decision to fund
What happens next

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Grant monitoring, evaluation, learning

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