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Funding and Opportunities

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.

How We Support the Network

Our funding programs are designed to strengthen the network from the ground up:

Innovation

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.

Expansion

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.

Content

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.

Tech Accountability

We fund investigative studies that hold digital platforms and AI models accountable for the spread of misinformation in Europe. These reports analyze regulatory compliance and algorithmic transparency to provide the evidence needed for stronger policy-making and a safer information space.
Tech Accountability Grant applications are currently open. Submit your proposal here.

Protection Scheme

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.

Current News & Active Calls

“Democracy Matters – Facts Matter” Conference Insights

“Democracy Matters – Facts Matter” Conference Insights

comms Mar 28, 2025 5 min read

On March 25-26, 2025, the “Democracy Matters – Facts Matter” conference brought together fact-checkers, journalists, academics, and policymakers at the…

Democracy Matters - Facts Matter - EFCSN co-organises conference at European Parliament

“Democracy Matters – Facts Matter” EFCSN co-organises conference at European Parliament

comms Mar 18, 2025 2 min read

The European Fact-Checking Standards Network (EFCSN) is co-organising the conference “Democracy Matters – Facts Matter” with the European Parliament and…

Climate fact-checking database website now live

Climate fact-checking database website now live

comms Mar 13, 2025 2 min read

13 March 2025 – As part of the EFCSN’s FactCRICIS / EuroClimateCheck project, a climate fact-checking database has been launched…

EFCSN condemns police raid on Serbian member Istinomer.rs

EFCSN condemns police raid on Serbian member Istinomer.rs

comms Feb 25, 2025 2 min read

25 February 2025 – The European Fact-Checking Standards Network (EFCSN) strongly condemns the police raid on our Serbian member, CRTA…

A step towards a safer information space in Europe EFCSN statement on the conversion of the Code of Practice on Disinformation to an official DSA Code of Conduct

A step towards a safer information space in Europe

comms Feb 13, 2025 4 min read

EFCSN Statement on the Conversion of the Code of Practice on Disinformation to an official DSA Code of Conduct 13…