Somewhere in the world right now, an editor of an Estonian community newsletter is wrestling with a headline, chasing a photo credit, or politely reminding someone: “Yes please, we do still need that article…” Good news — help is on the way.
A new funding round has opened to support publications created by Estonian communities abroad — the newsletters, magazines, websites and digital platforms that keep diaspora stories alive and circulating.
The “Support for publications of Estonian communities abroad 2026” grant round is organised by the Integration Foundation and financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia.
The goal is simple but important: help diaspora publications continue doing what they do best — sharing news, strengthening ties with Estonia, and keeping the Estonian language and culture happy across the world.
What the grant supports?
It focuses on strengthening the sustainability of editorial teams working in Estonian diaspora media. Funding can support projects such as:
- continuing publication and expanding readership
- developing or improving digital platforms
- collecting and publishing diaspora and cultural stories
- digitising community video materials
- marketing and outreach
- training or professional development for editorial teams.
In other words: helping the people behind community media keep telling the stories that connect Estonians across continents.
Funding available:
- The total budget for the 2026 application round is €45,000.
- Maximum grant per project: €6,000.
- Each organisation may submit one application.
- Eligible applicants include legally registered organisations either in Estonia or abroad.
Important dates
📅 Application deadline: Wednesday, 15 April 2026, 11.59 pm (Estonian time)
💻 Information session: Tuesday, 31 March 2026 at 4.00 pm (Estonian time) via Teams
Please register for the information session by 30 March 2026 via email: kaire.cocker(at)integratsioon.ee
Why this matters
Diaspora publications do more than share event announcements and photos of excellent cakes (though those are also important). They help maintain connections — between communities, between generations, and between people living thousands of kilometres from Estonia. They document stories, celebrate achievements, and quietly keep the Estonian language and ideas alive around the globe.
In other words, they are one of the threads that keep the worldwide Estonian community stitched together. One article at a time, one newsletter at a time.
Learn more and apply
Application form and guidelines here (in Estonian only)
🔗 Taotlusvoor: „Eesti väliskogukondade väljaannete toetamine 2026“ | Integratsiooni Sihtasutus (in Estonian)
🔗 Global Estonian | Application round: Support for publications of Estonian communities abroad 2026 (in English)
Questions can be directed to:
Kaire Cocker
Global Estonian program manager
✉ kaire.cocker(at)integratsioon.ee
