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Civitates is a philanthropic initiative for democracy and solidarity in Europe. We are a donor-led effort supporting independent civil society organisations and public interest media outlets.
On #WorldPressFreedomDay, a reminder that brave, independent media can still shift the ground.

In Hungary, two Civitates-supported outlets helped uncover a scandal that rocked the government.

Here’s what happened: tinyurl.com/2zuptwdy

@direkt36.bsky.social #Hungary #PressFreedom #Civitates
Holding the line - Civitates
In 2024 Civitates’ grantee partner 444.hu revealed that Hungary’s President had pardoned a man convicted of covering up child sex abuse. Another grantee partner, Direkt36, followed this up with furthe...
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May 2, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Our latest newsletter is out!

We’re spotlighting how independent public-interest journalism and civil society are holding power to account across Europe.

Plus: job opportunities, funding calls, and upcoming events across the sector

Read it here: tinyurl.com/3dupfznz

#CivicSpace #Democracy
April 2025 Newsletter - Civitates
Welcome to our April 2025 Newsletter!
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May 1, 2025 at 9:47 AM
📢 Missed our info session on our Tech & Democracy Call for Proposals?

We covered the goals, priority countries, and eligibility.

Considering applying for funding? Watch the recording for guidance!

🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/qelICAdQ0JI

📅 Deadline: 14 March

#Tech&Democracy #Civitates
Tech & Democracy - info session - call for proposal - 2025 - Europe
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March 3, 2025 at 7:44 PM
📢 Missed our info session on our Media Call for Proposals?

We covered the goals, priority countries, eligibility, and answered key questions.

Considering applying for funding? Watch the recording for guidance!

🎥 Watch here: tinyurl.com/5j89exp4

📅 Deadline: 2 March

#IndependentMedia #Civitates
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February 19, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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✍️ Cross-border journalists, don’t miss out!

Apply for up to €50,000 in #IJ4EU funding for your investigation.

💶 Open to freelancers and newsrooms
🔒 Secure collaboration tools
📆 Deadline: March 10, 2025.

For eligibility, questions & more info: https://buff.ly/40gIMCR

#CreativeEurope
February 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🚀 Our Tech & Democracy Open call is Open
Supporting orgs in 🇭🇺 🇮🇹 🇵🇱 🇸🇰 🇪🇸 🇷🇴 🇳🇱 working to make online spaces safer & ensure EU tech rules (DSA,GDPR,Ai Act) are enforced.
💰 Up to €160K over 2 years.
🗓️ Apply by March 14, 2025! Info sessions: Feb 26&27.
👉 Details: tinyurl.com/3bjj693y

#OpenCall #Civitates
February 17, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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@civitates.bsky.social Tech & Democracy launches Open Call

Supporting orgs in 🇭🇺 🇮🇹 🇵🇱 🇸🇰 🇪🇸 🇷🇴 🇳🇱 working to make online spaces safer & ensure EU tech rules (DSA, GDPR, Ai Act) are enforced.

Apply by March 14, 2025!

More details: culturalfoundation.eu/open-calls/m...

#Civitates

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February 17, 2025 at 9:43 AM
🚨 New Webinar: Feb 27, 2025 | 2–3 PM CET

Join our info session for the Tech & Democracy open call for proposals! Learn about the call’s goals, eligibility, and how to apply for up to €160K over 2 years.

📍 Focus: 🇭🇺 🇮🇹 🇵🇱 🇸🇰 🇪🇸 🇷🇴 🇳🇱
🗓️ Deadline: March 14, 2025

👉 tinyurl.com/bdw9dt6f

#Civitates #OpenCall
February 14, 2025 at 10:34 AM
“Solomon’s work has gained recognition both in Greece and across Europe. And we’re really proud of the reputation we’ve built for fearless, high quality journalism” says Solomon’s managing director, Iliana Papangeli.

🔗Discover their journey: tinyurl.com/h3pudwak

#Civitates #Solomon
Solomon - A light in the dark - Civitates
Solomon’s journalism is having a global impact against the odds, writes Eszter Szücs.
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February 10, 2025 at 5:12 PM
🌍 Join Civitates!

We’re hiring an Impact & Learning Manager to turn data into stories, lead learning moments, and showcase our impact on democracy in Europe.

📍 Brussels or remote (EU).
💼 18 months, €53-58K.
🗓 Apply by 28 Feb: apply.workable.com/nef/j/06282B...

#Civitates #JobOpportunity
February 5, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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📢Funding Opportunity

On 17 February @civitates.bsky.social will launch a new Tech and Democracy open call to make online spaces safer, more trustworthy, and inclusive.
Up to €150,000/2 years for CSOs in 🇭🇺 🇵🇱 🇮🇹 🇪🇸 🇸🇰 🇷🇴 🇳🇱
📅 Apply by 14 March
💻 Q&A Webinar 26 Feb: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
February 4, 2025 at 9:57 AM
📢 Apply now!

We offer up to €160,000 in core funding for 2 years to media outlets in 🇭🇺🇵🇱🇮🇹🇪🇸🇧🇬🇸🇰🇭🇷.

📅 Apply by 2 March 2025 23:59(CET)
💻 Join our webinar on 17 February.

🔗 Details: tinyurl.com/2ap7scv2

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#IndependentMedia #FundingOpportunity #Civitates
January 31, 2025 at 9:50 AM
📢Funding Opportunity

Tomorrow morning, we will launch our Media Open! 🎉 Up to €160,000 for media outlets for 2 years in 🇭🇺🇵🇱🇮🇹🇪🇸🇧🇬🇸🇰🇭🇷
📅 Apply by 2 March | 💻 Webinar 17 Feb
🔗 Sign up here: tinyurl.com/3vuddjvx

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#IndependentMedia #FundingOpportunity #Civitates
January 30, 2025 at 12:40 PM
👋 Hello, BlueSky! We're so glad to be here, along with our director @elisapeter.bsky.social

A bit about us: We're a 5 year old pooled-fund bringing 23 foundations together working to promote and protect:
- civic space (online and offline)
- the right to assemble
- access to trustworthy information
January 29, 2025 at 4:21 PM