Editor’s note: The Fix Foundation is a non for profit organisation that was created last year to institutionalise the work done by The Fix Media and partners to keep Ukrainian media going amidst Russia’s invasion. Read the Ukrainian-language version of this announcement here.

The Fix Foundation in collaboration with the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF) is announcing the continuation of the Voices of Ukraine Programme. The goal of the project is to provide material support to Ukrainian media that continue working in Ukraine. This will enable continuous and undisrupted work of Ukrainian journalists given the life-threatening conditions. 

Eligibility criteria

  • Media sector and legal compliance

The organisers accept applications from all types of media outlets, including print, online, radio, and television. Both established media organisations and emerging startups are eligible to apply. Applicants must comply with all relevant laws and regulations governing media operations in Ukraine.

  • Ukrainian media outlet (regional focus is a priority)

The Voices of Ukraine programme is designed to support Ukrainian media operating directly from Ukraine. The programme prioritises small regional publications that are experiencing the most on-the-ground difficulties. 

Funding categories

  • Emergency situation

Support for media outlets to ensure their continuity and resilience during challenging times.

  • Media infrastructure enhancement

Initiatives focused on improving the technological and operational capabilities of regional media outlets, such as upgrading equipment or purchasing new ones.

  • Media innovation and digital transformation

Projects focused on exploring innovative approaches to journalism, such as data journalism, multimedia storytelling, and audience engagement on digital platforms, which require special equipment.

Application process

Interested media outlets should submit an application in Ukrainian through the online application form: https://forms.gle/UbfjY3Y1wP4FBYZP8

Media outlets are welcome to apply at their earliest convenience but the final deadline for submission of the application is the 30th of September. 

The financial support during the program will be distributed in three stages according to the urgency of the needs of the applicants. The first stage will last until August 14th, the second stage will start on the 15th of August, and the last one will start on the 1st of October and will last until the 14th of November. 

The eligible applicants will be informed of the selection process results and the stage of support they were assigned for. 

For inquiries, please contact: admin@thefix.foundation