Quinto Elemento Lab fosters a culture of investigative journalism in Mexico, boosts collaboration, strengthens professional capacities, and conducts investigations in the public’s interest. It was founded at a time when the financial crisis was compromising the media's editorial independence and cutting funds for newsgathering. Visit El Quinto Elemento, Laboratorio de Investigación e Innovación Periodística A.C.
Grant history
Year awarded: 2025Period: 2 yearsAmount awarded: $245,000Purpose: General Operating Support
Year awarded: 2022Period: 2 yearsAmount awarded: $200,000Purpose: General Operating Support
