The Thomson Reuters Foundation focuses on strengthening free, fair, and informed societies, with an emphasis on independent journalism, access to trustworthy information, and the rule of law. Rather than operating like a traditional open grantmaker, it tends to support media, legal, and data-driven initiatives, often through partnerships, training, capacity building, and programmatic collaborations. Its work frequently centers on groups and projects that advance press freedom, transparency, anti-corruption, and protection for vulnerable populations.
Primarily programmatic and partnership-based support rather than broad open-call grantmaking; typically funds initiatives aligned with its newsroom, legal, and impact programs, often through targeted collaborations, training, and capacity-building support rather than large unrestricted grants.
Expect targeted, invitation-based or program-specific opportunities rather than a general unsolicited grant application process. Organizations should align closely with Thomson Reuters Foundation’s themes—press freedom, legal empowerment, anti-slavery, and data-driven public-interest work—and look for partnership announcements or program calls on trust.org.
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Current and upcoming funding from Thomson Reuters Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Journalists and newsrooms seeking capacity-building, mentoring, or bespoke support; some programmes include story grants.
Who can apply: Civil society organisations, social enterprises and independent media seeking free legal support and resources through the pro bono network.
Who can apply: Independent media, journalists and media freedom focused non-profits that meet the service’s eligibility criteria.
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