FAQ
Independent journalism. Clear principles. Full transparency.
Your support goes directly to those who write the stories. All funded work follows Play the Game’s editorial principles.
The Journalism Fund is open to freelance journalists and researchers worldwide.
All editorial decisions are made by Play the Game.
Story pitches and project proposals are assessed by the editorial team based on relevance, quality, and feasibility.
Donors have no influence on which projects are selected or how they are reported.
Supporters are welcome to share ideas or areas of concern, but donations do not grant editorial influence.
All decisions about topics, angles, and publication are made independently by Play the Game in line with our editorial principles.
Yes.
The Play the Game Journalism Fund is open to freelance journalists and researchers worldwide.
We welcome pitches from all regions, provided the proposed work aligns with Play the Game’s mission and editorial standards.
There is no fixed publication schedule.
Projects are published as they are completed and meet our editorial standards.
As the Journalism Fund grows, we aim to increase both the number and regularity of funded publications.
We are committed to transparency.
All funded projects will be presented on playthegame.org and on 'What your support funds'
What the Journalism Fund does not support
The Play the Game Journalism Fund does not fund:
- Opinion pieces, advocacy texts, or sponsored content
- Content commissioned or influenced by donors, partners, or institutions
- Marketing, PR, or promotional journalism
- Play the Game staff salaries or internal working hours