Postcode Lottery Fund for Journalists 2026

The Postcode Lottery Fund for Journalists supports international reporting projects by professional journalists working in the Dutch-speaking media landscape. This initiative aims to improve the quality and reach of foreign journalism by enabling field-based reporting outside the journalist’s home country. The fund prioritizes impactful, well-researched, and audience-relevant storytelling from abroad.

📝 About the Fund

• Sponsor Organization: Free Press Unlimited
• Purpose: To support professional journalists in producing high-quality, field-based international reporting.
• Focus: Journalism that rises above the local level and is aimed at a wide audience.

💰 Benefits

• Funding of up to €4,000 for travel and accommodation costs related to the reporting project.
• Note: The fund does not cover food, drink, or the journalist's working hours.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for this opportunity, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be a professional journalist who has published, photographed, or broadcasted articles in Dutch within the past year.
• The reporting trip must take place outside the journalist's home country and must not have occurred yet.
• The production must be aimed at a wide audience and rise above the local level.
• The employer or client must be willing to bear part of the costs (e.g., fees) proportional to the total costs.
• Applicants must not have received funding from the Postcode Lottery Fund for Journalists in the past calendar year.
• Disclose any other subsidies or applications for the same production.
• Submit a complete application; incomplete applications will not be assessed.

📅 Application Date and Process

Application Process:

1. Submit a fully completed application form written in Dutch, highlighting the background and journalistic elaboration of the project.
2. Include at least one letter of intent from an employer or client (e.g., editor-in-chief) who commits to publication or broadcast upon proven quality and relevance.
   • Submitting multiple letters of intent and publishing reports in various media to reach a larger and more varied audience is encouraged.
3. Provide a detailed budget:
   • Include a clear estimate of all costs and benefits of the trip.
   • The fund reimburses only travel and accommodation costs.
   • If receiving a subsidy from another institute or fund, include proof of this.
4. Attach relevant publications (maximum of 3 files) from previous work.

Application Deadline:

• 07 August, 2026

📌 Key Notes

• The fund encourages applicants to collaborate with media outlets that have a wide reach.
• A maximum reimbursement of €4,000 is available for travel and accommodation costs related to the project.

For more details, visit the official Free Press Unlimited - Postcode Lottery Fund for Journalists.

Good luck with your application! 🌟

• The applications concern a budget of up to €4,000.