Deadline- 1 December 2013
Netherlands Embassy in Skopje is accepting applications for Development of Independent Media fund in Macedonia. The goal of this program is to provide start-up financing for new independent media initiatives committed to professional, responsible and ethical journalism with the objective to eventually become commercially sustainable.
Objectives-
- Focus on the establishment of new media initiatives (outlets/productions/projects), including print, radio, TV or electronic (web-based) media;
- Focus on news and items of general interest (via reporting, investigation, analysis and/or debate);
- Include a clear vision on how to contribute to a more diverse media environment, including reaching out to different communities;
- Include an explanation on how to become a non-partisan, professional and independent media initiative;
- Include a sustainability plan.
Eligibility & Criteria-
The fund is intended for new, independent media initiatives. It is open to new media outlets (printed media, radio and TV stations, web-based media), but also to existing media and professional organizations that start new initiatives.
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