Journalismfund Europe Pascal Decroos Fund 2026

The Pascal Decroos Fund aims to strengthen investigative journalism in Flanders by supporting high-quality, original reporting. It provides flexible funding for projects of varying scope, team size, and duration, enabling journalists to pursue research that uncovers important stories and informs the public.

🌟 Benefits of Journalismfund Europe Pascal Decroos Fund

• Total funding in 2025: €320,000, distributed across four application rounds (€80,000 per round).
• Funding covers:
  • Working time
  • Travel
  • Translation
  • Legal screening
• Note: Equipment, production costs, or per diems are not eligible.

✅ Requirements for Journalismfund Europe Pascal Decroos Fund

• Open to professional investigative journalists, both starters and experienced professionals.
• Projects must be published in a Flemish medium and target a Flemish audience.
• Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent from an editor.
• Staff journalists must prove they are not being paid for the project by their employer.

📝 Application Date and Process

1. Prepare Your Proposal: Include project description, objectives, methodology, and expected impact.
2. Secure Editorial Support: Submit a Letter of Intent from a Flemish editor confirming publication.
3. Complete Online Submission: Provide:
   • Detailed personal and project information
   • Budget in EUR
   • Publication commitment
   • Identity documents
4. Eligibility Check: Journalismfund Europe verifies eligibility before jury evaluation.
5. Jury Review: An independent, anonymous jury assesses applications based on:
   • Added value
   • Relevance
   • Originality
   • Feasibility
   • Applicant experience
6. Grant Agreement: Successful applicants receive email notification and draft individual agreements outlining working time and expenses.

📅 Application Deadline

22 January, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

• View details of the Journalismfund Europe Pascal Decroos Fund.
• Apply directly via the application portal.

• Total funding in 2025: €320,000, distributed across four application rounds (€80,000 per round).
• Funding covers working time, travel, translation, and legal screening.
• Equipment, production costs, or per diems are not eligible.