Fondation Varenne appears to be a French family foundation focused on journalism, the press, and the public-interest role of media. Its support is typically directed toward journalism training, media quality, press freedom, and related educational or cultural initiatives rather than broad social-service funding. The foundation seems to favor organizations and projects with a strong link to journalism practice, media development, or the preservation of a robust information ecosystem.
Likely grantmaking is targeted and relationship-based, with support concentrated on journalism/media organizations, schools, prizes, and sector-building initiatives rather than open, high-volume grant cycles. Funding appears to be selective and program-specific, with emphasis on organizations closely aligned to its mission.
Check the foundation’s website for any current calls, prizes, or partnership opportunities; support may be invite-only or limited to mission-aligned journalism institutions. Applicants should clearly show how their work strengthens journalism quality, media independence, or training for journalists.
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Current and upcoming funding from Fondation Varenne that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Professional journalists with a valid press card (or in validation), salaried or freelance, in the eligible press/radio/TV/photo categories. Some categories are restricted to journalists aged 30 or under and with less than 3 years of press-card seniority. Applicants may submit only one entry. Previous-year laureates are ineligible for the new edition.
Deadline: 2026-10-05 00:00
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