Digital News Transformation Fund for Independent news publishers (South Africa)

The Digital News Transformation Fund provides funding opportunities for small, medium, and community-based independent news publishers in South Africa to support digital transformation projects and long-term sustainability. The fund aims to strengthen digital capacity, diversify revenue, and future-proof operations, with training and governance support for selected grantees.

Funding for digital transformation projects and related capacity-building; training for funded publishers; governance and compliance support.

Open to small, medium, and community-based independent news publishers serving a South African audience, with governance and editorial independence requirements.

Applications are submitted through the official webpage; timeline indicates adjudication and due diligence from 22 September to 27 October 2025, with contracting and disbursements following.