Digital News Transformation Fund Announces Funding Recipients
The first round of funding applications for the Digital News Transformation Fund (DNTF) has concluded.
The DNTF, a partnership between Google and the Association of Independent Publishers (AIP), administered by Tshikululu Social Investments, aims to support digital transformation in South African publishers.
“My fellow adjudicators and I dedicated extensive time and effort to critically evaluate how well the applicants’ projects aligned with the Fund’s goals for digital transformation,”
said Makhosazana Zwane-Siguqa, member of the adjudication committee. Out of 164 applications, totaling nearly R163 million, 23 applicants will receive funding worth R10 million.
- Total applications: 164
- Total funding requested: nearly R163 million
- Funding available for the first round: R10.7 million
Author's summary: DNTF announces funding for 23 applicants.