Update: July 15, 2020
The Walkley Foundation is delighted to announce the recipients of the Facebook Journalism Project Relief Fund. The grants will support 17 Australian newsrooms in projects that build the publishers’ long-term financial sustainability. Read more about the recipients here.
The Walkley Foundation is delighted to announce the recipients of the Facebook Journalism Project Relief Fund. The grants will support 17 Australian newsrooms in projects that build the publishers’ long-term financial sustainability. Read more about the recipients here.
Update: June 12, 2020
Applications for the COVID-19 Australian News Relief Fund Program are now closed. Visit this page for regular updates and sign up to our mailing list.
Applications for the COVID-19 Australian News Relief Fund Program are now closed. Visit this page for regular updates and sign up to our mailing list.
The FJP COVID-19 Australian News Relief Fund Program, administered by the Walkley Foundation, will award funds ranging from from $10,000-$60,000 USD to eligible news organisations in Australia to help support them in 1) producing original news content related to COVID-19 and/or 2) offsetting revenue shortfalls to help publishers maintain long-term sustainability.
This fund is part of FJP’s $2 million investment in projects, coaching and training to support Asia-Pacific news organisations’ coronavirus work. The Walkley Foundation will assess applications and distribute funds in Australia.
Key application dates:
- Applications will be accepted starting Monday, May 18 at 09:00 am AEST until Sunday, May 31 at 11:59 pm AEST
- Funding recipients will be notified in mid-June 2020
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for support, publishers must be:
- A news organisation with their principal place of business located in Australia
- Actively covering COVID-19 and producing original news content related to COVID-19
- Employ the equivalent of at least 2 full-time journalists
Preference will be given to publishers who:
- Serve regional or non-metropolitan communities (regional media include areas outside of Australian capital cities and the Australian Capital Territory, but does include Darwin)
- Publish public interest news content and such content accounts for a majority of their output
- Have not received funding support from the Facebook Journalism Project in 2020 or 2019
- Clearly and candidly explain the funding’s contribution to their organisation's long-term viability
- Have been in operation for at least one year
- Have Facebook pages and Instagram accounts that are in compliance with Facebook community standards and partner monetization policies
Selection criteria
A committee consisting of representatives selected by the Walkley Foundation will review eligible applications and select potential finalists. Finalists will be selected based on the following criteria:
- Clear and compelling description of how funds will be used
- Clearly defined organisational need supported by a budget proposal that directly addresses those needs
- Quality of prior news reporting and other content related to COVID-19
- Whether the organisation meets one or more of the preference criteria
Program subject to Terms and Conditions. Applications must be received by 11:59 pm AEST on May 31, 2020. See terms for full eligibility criteria, funding evaluation process and restrictions.
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