🌿 Grant Opportunity: Biodiversity Media Reporting

Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is accepting applications for projects designed to improve biodiversity reporting in low- and middle-income countries. This initiative addresses the current 30:1 ratio of investment in activities harmful to biodiversity versus conservation efforts.

More information: https://earthjournalism.net/opportunities/biodiversity-media-grants-2026

Grant Overview

• Grant Amount: 10,000-12,000 EUR per project.

• Number of Awards: 3-4 organizations.

• Duration: 12 months (May 2026 – April 2027).

• Target Regions: Countries classified as low- or middle-income by the World Bank.

Eligibility Criteria

• Qualified Entities: Media organizations, journalist networks, journalism schools, and academic institutions.

• Exclusions: Organizations awarded EJN grants in 2025 are ineligible. Projects focused on advocacy or political campaigning will not be considered.

• Language Requirement: Applications must be submitted in English. Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency or have dedicated translation support for communication with EJN.

Project Requirements

• Thematic Focus: Priority is given to projects covering OECMs (30×30 target), business impact on nature, nature-based solutions, and the biodiversity-health nexus.

• Content Volume: For content-only proposals, a minimum of 10 robust outputs (e.g., investigative series, podcasts) is required.

• Outputs: May include transboundary reporting, workshops, field trips, e-learning tools, data visualization, or the establishment of storytelling platforms.

Technical & Compliance Mandates

• Budgeting: Proposals must include a detailed budget using the provided template. Cost-effectiveness and financial viability are key evaluation metrics.

• AI Transparency: Applicants must disclose the use of generative AI in proposal development. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

• Safety: Grantees must maintain a risk management plan for physical, digital, and mental health security.

• Rights & Attributions: Internews and EJN retain the rights to edit and distribute all produced materials. Published work must include the mandatory support tagline.

Selection Timeline

• Notification of Selection: April 2026.

• Project Commencement: May 2026.

• Project Completion: April 2027.