Check Global Independent Media Response Fund (Climate Misinformation Focus)

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Funding Amount

Up to $5,000 for individuals; Up to $15,000 for collectives and organizations

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Check Global Independent Media Response Fund

Status: Active/Ongoing (2022-2023 focus)

Geographic Scope:

North Africa Western Asia

Sub-Saharan Africa

Latin America and the Caribbean

Asia-Pacific

Focus Areas: Climate misinformation

Producing evidence-based stories and campaigns

Fact-checking climate-related content

Accountability journalism

Archiving and open-source investigations

Verification projects

Innovative technologies addressing climate misinformation

Training and media literacy programs

Media monitoring and documentation

Eligibility:

Media practitioners and independent media newsrooms

Fact-checking groups

Citizen journalism projects

Human rights defenders

Researchers

Technology and digital literacy advocates

Fund prioritizes applications from groups and collectives over individuals

Individual applications welcome but should emphasize experience delivering similar projects

Selection Criteria:

Originality & Significance: Quality of written application, how work is new, builds on existing published work, identifies challenges, geographic area/focus

Achievability: Can applicant deliver on promises? Is workplan realistic? Are there ethical or health/safety issues?

Impact & Dissemination: Does application identify relevant audience? Does work transform perception on specific issues? Why is this work important now?

Rigour: Does work present balanced viewpoints? How solid is investigative fieldwork plan? How will sources be checked for accuracy?

Match to Funder: Is this fund best suited? Are there other partners better positioned to support?

What They Support:

Groups addressing climate misinformation at hyperlocal level through investigative journalism

Initiatives seeking accountability and strengthening democratic processes

Enhancing access to quality information and addressing systemic biases in media coverage

Projects tackling global challenges through innovative technologies, training, fact-checking, monitoring, and documentation

Contact: CGMRF@Protonmail.com or via submission form

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Initial Submission:
- Submit brief about project via online submission form OR email (CGMRF@Protonmail.com)
- Available in Arabic, Hindi, Spanish, and Portuguese

2. Review:
- Check Global Media Response Fund board regularly meets to review all applications

3. Selected Applicants:
- Invited to submit further details about project via online form
- Form also requests references that board can consult regarding applicant's background and experience

4. Notification:
- Successful applicants notified within five weeks from submission
- Due to high volume, unsuccessful applicants will not receive responses

Required Materials:

Project brief describing the initiative

Project details (for shortlisted applicants)

Two references

Degree certificates and transcripts (if applicable)

Evidence of English language proficiency (if applicable)

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