Rising to the challenge
At the end of a turbulent year, many of us were following the US elections with our hearts in our mouths, hoping that our friends across the pond would vote…
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Civitates award grants worth €2,467,000 to 11 independent public-interest journalism organisations across Europe
Civitates has awarded grants worth €2,467,000 to 11 independent public-interest journalism organisations to support the general operations of the organisations and strengthen independent journalism across Europe.
Uncivil War in Uncertain Times
In 2016, many Americans watched the US presidential campaign with dismay, wondering what had become of our democracy. Little did we know at the time, that the erosion of trust…
Webinar – How to Use EU Law to Protect Civic Space
The European Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ECNL) and the joint EFC-DAFNE initiative, Philanthropy Advocacy will host a…
MacArthur Foundation announce $25 million in grants to support an equitable recovery in the US
The MacArthur Foundation has announced $25 million in grants to support an equitable recovery in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic in the…
European Economic and Social Committee launch EESC Civil Solidarity Prize
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has launched the Civil Solidarity Prize, a one-off edition replacing the annual EESC Civil Society…
European Court declares that Hungary’s foreign-funding restrictions violate EU law
On 18 June 2020 the European Court of Justice (CJEU) ruled that Hungary’s foreign-funding restrictions violate EU law. This is an important decision for cross-border philanthropy rights and freedoms…
Exploring the scope of European media philanthropy
How do European foundations engage with journalism? This question cannot be answered as straightforwardly as it might seem. With the exception of a handful of high-profile journalism funders, many European…
