IFCN Awards $3.875 Million in Grants to Global Fact-Checking Projects

Funded by Google/YouTube, the grants support initiatives in over 45 countries to combat misinformation and enhance the informational ecosystem.

• The International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) at Poynter has awarded a total of $3.875 million in grants to fact-checking projects worldwide through its Global Fact Check Fund.
• Grants were distributed in three rounds: BUILD, GROW, and ENGAGE, supporting projects in over 45 countries.
• Funded by Google/YouTube, the grants aim to enhance fact-checking efforts, including technology upgrades, expanding teams, and launching new initiatives.
• Winners include projects focusing on combating health misinformation, improving media literacy, and developing AI tools for fact-checking.
• The IFCN emphasizes the importance of these grants in combating misinformation and fostering a healthy informational ecosystem.

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