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At Factchequeado, our mission is to reduce the gap in access to reliable information in Spanish and to fight the disinformation that affects Latino communities in the United States. That’s why we’re pleased to share that we’ve been selected as one of the 20 projects awarded an ENGAGE grant from the Global Fact Check Fund, run by the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) at the Poynter Institute.
What is the ENGAGE grant?
The Global Fact Check Fund aims to strengthen the fight against disinformation around the world. In this round, $2 million was awarded to 20 projects across 15 countries in regions including Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, India, and Australia. Each initiative — including Factchequeado — will receive $100,000 to implement innovative anti-disinformation strategies over the next 12 months.
How will we use this grant?
Through our project Empowering Latino Audiences with Culturally Relevant Content and Innovative AI Tools, we will use this grant to:
Better understand our audience: We will conduct an in-depth analysis of news consumption patterns and preferences within Latino communities in the U.S., especially on key topics where disinformation has the greatest impact and potential for harm.
Innovate with technology: We will develop and test new content formats, using AI-based tools to improve the production, distribution, and reach of verified information.
Build trust: We will strengthen our relationships with historically underserved communities, ensuring sustainable improvements in trust, reach, and engagement.
We will also share our learnings and results with the regional and global fact-checking community to support the collective strengthening of the fact-checking ecosystem.
This support from the IFCN is crucial to continue developing innovative solutions that combat disinformation and promote democracy. To learn more about the grant recipients, click here.
