"Funding Open Source Research" with Mareike Vitt

This week we're joined by Bellingcat Senior Fundraiser Mareike Vitt. Mareike is here to share invaluable tips on sourcing sustainable funding for open source research and journalism efforts. In the discussion we spoke about the current funding trends and how you as an individual or as an organisation can stand out in grant applications and when reaching out to those all important potential donors. The talk was hosted by Charlotte Maher on Thursday February 13th 2025. Music featured is courtesy of Artlist.

Links mentioned:

Funds for NGOs : Subscribe to newsletter, frequent overview of current calls for grants, fellowships etc. https://www.fundsforngos.org/

Specific insights for funds for NGOs: https://www2.fundsforngos.org/

Funds for Individuals: https://fundsforindividuals.fundsforngos.org/

Funds for US: https://us.fundsforngos.org/

Sample Proposals for many areas: https://www.fundsforngos.org/proposal_category/sample-ngo-or-nonprofit-grant-proposals/

Global Forum for Media Development https://gfmd.info/

Overview of current funding opportunities: https://gfmd.info/find-funding/

Extensive fundraising Guide: https://fundraising-guide.gfmd.info/

Check out other resources e.g. grant writing classes: https://www.nonprofitready.org/grant-writing-classes

Bellingcat workshops/training: https://www.bellingcat.com/workshops/

Bellingcat's current donation pathway: https://www.bellingcat.com/donate/

Bellingcat's original website campaign is still here! https://brown-moses.blogspot.com/

Freelance cross border funding example: https://www.investigativejournalismforeu.net/