Applications open to the Global Ireland Media Challenge Fund

The Department of Foreign Affairs established theGlobal Ireland Media Challenge Fund to support the provision of information about major geo-political developments and the changing nature of Ireland’s role in the world, to the public in Ireland, by helping build the capacity of Irish media outlets to undertake international reporting.

A core principle of the Global Ireland Media Challenge Fund is editorial independence. Accordingly, following the allocation of funding to organisations to support their coverage of international issues, the Department of Foreign Affairs does not direct the organisations in terms of the projects selected, the tone of the coverage, or the allocation of staff to carry out this work.

Applicant organisations are invited to submit proposals via the below application form describing the work that they plan to undertake to increase the scale and scope of their international reporting using the requested funding.

Applicants are advised to read the Fund Terms of Reference (TORs) before applying. The TORs outline eligibility criteria and the factors taken into account when assessing applications.

Global Ireland Media Challenge Fund: Terms of Reference

Applications should be sent to GIUMediaChallenge@dfa.ie by close of business on 21 February 2025.

Applications received after this date cannot be considered.