Transitions, in cooperation with our local partners, is opening a microgrant call for solutions-oriented stories focused on responses to the COVID-19 pandemic from Central & Eastern Europe, Southeastern Europe, and Eurasia.  


As news about the problems of the COVID-19 pandemic and its many social implications intensifies, coverage of responses to those problems – efforts to contain the virus, cope with its social and economic impacts, and help communities recover – are becoming more and more important.

Both staff journalists and freelance reporters are eligible. Pitches must be submitted in English (don't worry it doesn't have to be perfect!), but you are free to publish the article in your own publication in your native language.

Deadline is now extended until 12 July 2020.

In case of interest, please fill out the following form. Before submitting a proposal, please read the terms and conditions of this open call: http://toleducation.org/solutions-journalism/en/microgrants-mentoring/covid-19-solutions-stories/ 

We strongly recommend watching the webinar Solutions Journalism 101: Covering the Coronavirus Outbreak in Europe (https://youtu.be/BIXJjnMhpwk), to be sure you understand the basics of this approach. In our experience, those who have already attended a workshop or reviewed related resources are much more likely to receive funding.

If you have questions, please contact Lucie Černá, the coordinator of our Solutions Journalism program: lucie.cerna@tol.org.