The Aevum News Foundation supports independent, rigorous, and impactful reporting. Explore our grant programs designed to empower journalists, innovators, and local newsrooms worldwide.
Targeted funding for the stories and projects that need it most.
Support for long-form investigations into corruption, systemic injustice, and institutional failure. Funding covers research, travel, data acquisition, and legal consultation.
A 6-month paid fellowship for journalists from underrepresented regions. Includes mentorship, editing support, and a stipend to develop original reporting.
For journalists and developers building interactive data tools, open-source journalism platforms, or AI-assisted reporting workflows that serve the public interest.
Micro-grants for local newsrooms covering municipal politics, education, housing, and community issues that national outlets often overlook.
Dedicated funding for coverage of climate change, biodiversity loss, environmental justice, and sustainable policy implementation across vulnerable regions.
A transparent, straightforward process designed to respect your time and expertise.
Complete the online application with a project outline, budget breakdown, timeline, and writing samples. Proposals are accepted in English, Spanish, French, or Mandarin.
Our editorial grants committee reviews submissions for feasibility, impact potential, and alignment with Aevum's mission. Applicants receive acknowledgment within 5 business days.
Shortlisted applicants participate in a 30-minute virtual interview. We verify credentials, assess editorial independence, and discuss resource allocation.
Selected journalists receive a formal grant agreement, payment schedule, and access to our legal, data, and production support network. Funds are disbursed within 10 days.
Open to independent journalists, newsrooms, and collaborative collectives worldwide.
Yes, but each proposal must address a distinct project. Applications are evaluated independently, and overlapping budgets will be flagged during review.
No. Aevum grants support editorial independence. However, recipients must grant us non-exclusive syndication rights and credit the Aevum News Foundation in published work.
Funds may cover journalist stipends, research tools, travel, data licenses, translation, legal counsel, and production costs. Administrative overhead is capped at 10%.
Yes. Depending on the grant type, delivery windows range from 3 to 12 months. Extensions may be granted for complex investigations requiring additional fieldwork or legal clearance.
Applications for the 2025 cycle are now open. Join 340+ journalists and newsrooms already advancing truth through Aevum-funded projects.