The EFCSN supports independent fact-checking organisations and initiatives that strengthen the integrity of Europe’s information space.
Through our funding and support programs, we contribute to a broader European effort to reinforce fact-checking across Europe, improve resilience against disinformation, and sustain a strong, independent media ecosystem.
Our initiatives are designed to help the network develop new ideas, scale proven approaches, and produce high-quality content.
Our funding programs are designed to strengthen the network from the ground up:
We support new approaches, tools, and methodologies that advance fact-checking and counter disinformation. This includes experimental formats, new or improving technological solutions, and collaborative models that allow fact-checkers to lead on narrative intelligence.
Innovation Grant applications are currently open. Submit your proposal here.
We help organisations grow their reach and strengthen operations, particularly in underserved regions and languages. This stream focuses on rebalancing influence across the network to ensure equity.
Expansion Grant applications are currently open. Submit your proposal here.
We fund the production of high-quality fact-checking journalism. These outputs inform the public, enhance media literacy, and provide the structured data necessary for journalists, researchers, and civic institutions to navigate complex information environments.
Content Grant applications are currently open. Submit your proposal here.
In addition to project-based funding, a dedicated Protection Scheme is available to support fact-checkers facing risks caused by the work they do.
This scheme recognises that independent fact-checking can expose organisations and individuals to legal, cyber, and psychological pressures. It provides targeted support: from cybersecurity measures to legal aid, to safeguard their work and wellbeing. These actions complement broader efforts to strengthen democratic resilience and information integrity across Europe.
We work to promote freedom of expression through collective monitoring of misinformation and disinformation trends across Europe. When such trends emerge, we draw attention to them by providing clear, evidence-based information that empowers citizens and policymakers to make informed decisions. This work supports a healthy public debate without controlling or removing content.
We are pleased to announce the recipients of the first round of grants supporting innovative projects that address emerging challenges in Europe’s information ecosystem. This round’s selected initiatives reflect the growing complexity of the digital information environment, particularly the role…
The European Fact-Checking Standards Network (EFCSN) welcomes Meta’s Oversight Board’s Opinion regarding the global expansion of “community notes.” While the Board identifies critical human rights risks, one finding stands out: community notes are inadequate as a standalone solution for addressing…
3 March 2026 – The European Fact-Checking Standards Network (EFCSN) released a White Paper today documenting a systemic decline in…
GlobalFact to welcome 500 attendees from 80 countries The European Fact-Checking Standards Network (EFCSN) is proud to co-organize GlobalFact 2026,…
Co-organised by the European Fact-Checking Standards Network (EFCSN), the European Parliament, and European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO), the event featured discussions on the evolving role of fact-checking in safeguarding information integrity. Key topics included the enforcement of the DSA, impact…
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