§ Federal grant opportunity · PDS-UKRAINE-FY26-04
Advancing Investigative Journalism in Ukraine through U.S. AI Innovation
Karyna Fomenko Grantor is accepting applications for Advancing Investigative Journalism in Ukraine through U.S. AI Innovation. The deadline is September 1, 2026 and the published award range is $30K – $100K.
Key facts
- Funder
- Karyna Fomenko Grantor
- Application deadline
- September 1, 2026
- Award range
- $30K – $100K
- Eligibility
- Ukrainian not-for-profit media organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations; Ukrainian independent media outlets   
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
- Opportunity number
- PDS-UKRAINE-FY26-04
Program overview
The U.S. Department of State's Embassy Kyiv announces an open competition for Ukrainian non-governmental media organizations and independent media outlets to implement a program that strengthens data-driven and AI-enabled journalism in Ukraine. It will build the capacity of journalists and newsrooms to produce high-quality reporting on economic development, reconstruction and investment through training in investigative reporting, data journalism, artificial intelligence, open-source research, cybersecurity, and responsible use of emerging technologies. The program will also aim to support regional and frontline media, where AI and modern digital tools can help offset wartime staffing shortages, strengthen investigative reporting, and improve coverage of local economic development and future recovery efforts. As a result, the program will expand audiences access to independent sources of information. Eligible recipients are Ukrainian registered non-profit media organizations and media outlets working in partnership other relevant stakeholders. By strengthening independent media, expanding the responsible use of U.S.-developed AI technologies and fostering a skilled journalism workforce, the program advances U.S. foreign policy priorities by improving resilience against foreign malign influence, promoting technological innovation, and supporting transparent, accountable journalism that reinforces democratic resilience and contributes to Ukraine's reconstruction, economic transformation, and a transparent, competitive investment environment.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Karyna Fomenko Grantor.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before September 1, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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