Investing in independent newsrooms

The DNT Fund invests in independent newsrooms to power their digital growth, sustainability and role in strengthening public-interest journalism.

Build: Start Strong.

Apply for the Build Tier.
Supporting publishers with limited or no online presence to establish a strong digital foundation.

Grow: More Reach. More Readers.

Apply for the Grow Tier.
Expand your digital capabilities and grow your audience with strategic support.

Engage: Tech Up. Scale Smart.

Apply for the Engage Tier.
Empowering digitally mature publishers to invest in innovative technologies that strengthen and evolve their digital business models.

More Than Funding:

A Catalyst for Growth.

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Request for Proposals: Internal audit of the DNTF application process facilitated by Tshikululu Social Investments

The Adjudication Process Revealed

First DNT Fund cohort highlights new trends in SA’s independent media

I still believe that if your aim is to change the world,
journalism is a more immediate weapon.

- Tom Stoppard

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+27 11 544 0300

Applications, General Enquiries, Funding and Press: dntf@tshikululu.org.za

Investing in independent newsrooms

The DNT Fund invests in independent newsrooms to power their digital growth, sustainability and role in strengthening public-interest journalism.

Build: Start Strong.

Apply for the Build Tier.
Supporting publishers with limited or no online presence to establish a strong digital foundation.

Grow: More Reach. More Readers.

Apply for the Grow Tier.
Expand your digital capabilities and grow your audience with strategic support.

Engage: Tech Up. Scale Smart.

Apply for the Engage Tier.
Empowering digitally mature publishers to invest in innovative technologies that strengthen and evolve their digital business models.

More Than Funding:

A Catalyst for Growth.

Easy Application

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Run by Industry Experts

News

Request for Proposals: Internal audit of the DNTF application process facilitated by Tshikululu Social Investments

The Adjudication Process Revealed

First DNT Fund cohort highlights new trends in SA’s independent media

- Tom Stoppard

Contact Us

Get in touch

Investing in independent newsrooms

The DNT Fund invests in independent newsrooms to power their digital growth, sustainability and role in strengthening public-interest journalism.

Build: Start Strong.

Apply for the Build Tier. Supporting publishers with limited or no online presence to establish a strong digital foundation.

Grow: More Reach. More Readers.

Apply for the Grow Tier. Expand your digital capabilities and grow your audience with strategic support.

Engage: Tech Up. Scale Smart.

Apply for the Engage Tier. Empowering digitally mature publishers to invest in innovative technologies that strengthen and evolve their digital business models.

More Than Funding:

A Catalyst for Growth.

Easy Application

Supportive Community

Run by Industry Experts

News

Request for Proposals: Internal audit of the DNTF application process facilitated by Tshikululu Social Investments

The Adjudication Process Revealed

First DNT Fund cohort highlights new trends in SA’s independent media

- Tom Stoppard

Contact Us

Get in touch

Apply for the Build Tier.
Supporting publishers with limited or no online presence to establish a strong digital foundation.

Apply for the Grow Tier.
Expand your digital capabilities and grow your audience with strategic support.

Apply for the Engage Tier.
Empowering digitally mature publishers to invest in innovative technologies that strengthen and evolve their digital business models.