FAQs
General
Is it possible to apply simultaneously to two or more open calls?
Regarding the three calls launched on 29 January 2024 under the areas of intervention of Investigations into Disinformation, Research – Studies & Sandboxes, and Actions in Support of Media Literacy it is only possible to apply once to ONE of the three, EITHER as the lead partner OR as a partner.
It is, however, possible to simultaneously apply to the call “Boosting Fact-Checking Activities in Europe” and to ONE of the three calls mentioned above.
I am establishing a new organisation, should the new entity be legally established by the date of the application?
Yes, at the moment when the application is submitted the entity must be legally established.
In the Application Form under point 2.6 Financial Capacity, what does N and N+1 refer to?
In the fields "Year n" and "Year n+1", you must insert the PAST years you will consider when you insert your financial results. These years must be the 2 years PREVIOUS to the application year or, in case the pandemic severely affected your activity and your last 2 years are not representative of your normal performance, you can opt for presenting financial results up to two years prior.
What does “specific evaluation of the action” under section 5.1 of the Call text stand for?
An evaluation of the action is expected to be commissioned, and its costs considered under the Budget Item “Costs arising directly from requirements imposed by the Grant Contract”. This external evaluation should be submitted along with the project final report.
Are organisations based outside of the EU, EFTA and the UK countries eligible for funding?
Only organisations based in the EU, EFTA and the UK are eligible for funding, entities based outside of the EU, EFTA and the UK may enter the consortia as Non-Funded Partners or be subcontracted.
In the context of the ongoing Russia – Ukraine war, and in light of its repercussions across Europe, our Boosting Fact-checking Activities Call for Proposals also accepts applications that contemplate collaborations with Ukrainian fact-checking and media organisation and/or journalists. Though Ukrainian organisations are not eligible as funded partners, costs pertaining to such collaborations, namely subcontracting costs, will be considered as eligible.
The call text refers to cross-border activities, does it include third countries (outside of the EU, EFTA and the UK)?
No. Cross-border activities are understood as within the EU, EFTA and the UK.
Are activities taking place outside of the EU, EFTA and the UK eligible for funding?
Only activities taking place in the EU, EFTA and the UK are eligible for funding.
In the context of the ongoing Russia – Ukraine war, and in light of its repercussions across Europe, our Boosting Fact-checking Activities Call for Proposals also accepts applications that contemplate collaborations with Ukrainian fact-checking and media organisation and/or journalists. Though Ukrainian organisations are not eligible as funded partners, costs pertaining to such collaborations, namely subcontracting costs, will be considered as eligible.
Do we need to send official (notarised) translations of supporting documents?
Simple (unofficial) translations of supporting documents are accepted.
Will I have the opportunity to complete my application if I do not add all the required documents at submission?
No, all documents must be part of the application when it is submitted. If there is missing documentation after the submission date the application does not go through the admissibility phase.
Can I request an amount higher than the maximum grant for the Call for Proposals?
No, the amount requested in the application form cannot exceed the maximum grant for the respective Call for Proposals. If this requirement is not fulfilled the application does not go through the admissibility phase.
Is it possible to save an unfinished application and submit it later?
Yes, you can use the “save” button at the bottom of your application form.
Boosting Fact-checking Activities
If an organisation implements its fact-checking activities outside of networks, is it eligible for funding?
Yes. Even though cooperation and networks are strongly encouraged, a stand-alone fact-checking operation is eligible both for urgent actions and scale up projects.
Shall all the partners of a consortium employ fact-checkers?
The call is aimed specifically at funding entities employing fact-checkers. At least one of the partner applicants within a consortium shall employ fact-checkers.
By the date of the application, does my organisation need to be employing fact-checkers?
Applicants that are not employing fact-checkers before the date of the application should present a firm commitment to do so as a declaration annexed to the application form AND engage to enter into a formal employment contract with one or more fact-checkers by the grant awarding notification date.