Apply
Applying for MDLF financing is a detailed process that usually takes several months. We need to fully understand a client's business, and clients need to understand the demands that we will make on them should their application be successful, such as completing detailed monthly financial reports.
If you are interested in applying for MDLF financing, the first step is to complete an inquiry form. We will then evaluate whether your organisation meets the basic eligibility criteria for becoming an applicant. If it does, we will start the application process and ask you for more details about your business and your project.
Invest in press freedom
It's easy to invest in MDLF's work, providing independent news businesses with the financing they need to hold governments to account, expose corruption and fight for justice for all.
Track record
From 1996 to 31 December 2009, MDLF has provided $94.6 million in affordable financing, including:
• $82.3 million in loans and equity investments;
• $1.1 million in technical assistance grants;
• $10.7 million in other grants;
• $0.5 million through Digital Kiosk, the secure payment service for independent media.
MDLF has financed 206 projects for 72 independent media companies in 24 countries and has written off only 1.98% of the total loaned and invested.
MDLF ended December 2009 with a portfolio of approximately $38.3 million in outstanding loans and investments.
