Earth Journalism Network — Biodiversity Media Grants 2026

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Internews Earth Journalism Network is offering EUR 10,000–12,000 grants to 3–4 media organizations in low- and middle-income countries to produce in-depth journalism strengthening public awareness of biodiversity threats and conservation solutions. Deadline: 28 March 2026.

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

Funding Details

Funder

Internews / Earth Journalism Network (EJN)

Funding Goal

Strengthen media reporting on biodiversity issues in low- and middle-income countries to build public awareness of threats and highlight conservation solutions

Funding Amount

EUR 10,000–12,000 per grant; 3–4 grants expected (10.000 € – 12.000 €)

Deadline

2026-03-28 (Fixed)

How to Apply

Submit application via EJN website (earthjournalism.net). Notification expected April 2026. Projects start May 2026, complete by April 2027.

Target Region

Low- and middle-income countries globally

Contact

earthjournalism.net/opportunities | EJN, c/o Internews

Last Checked

2026-03-14 20:58

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Applicant must be based in a World Bank low- or middle-income country
• Must be a media organisation, journalist network, CSO, or academic institution

Project Scope

• Project must produce in-depth journalism on biodiversity themes

Constraints

• Deadline: 28 March 2026 (URGENT)
• Notification April 2026; project completion by April 2027

Summary

The Earth Journalism Network (EJN), an initiative of Internews, offers annual media grants to strengthen environmental journalism in low- and middle-income countries. The 2026 Biodiversity Media Grants cycle supports projects that produce in-depth reporting on threats to biodiversity and highlight conservation solutions, helping to build public awareness and inform policy. EJN anticipates supporting 3 to 4 organisations with grants of EUR 10,000–12,000 each. Eligible applicants include media organisations, journalist networks, civil society organisations, and academic institutions operating in World Bank-classified LMICs. Projects may include investigative series, podcasts, and training components for local journalists. The 2026 application deadline is 28 March 2026, with successful applicants notified in April 2026 and project work beginning May 2026. Funded projects are expected to conclude within 12 months, by the end of April 2027. EJN has separate programme tracks including marine conservation (30x30 marine target coverage), forest governance in Africa and Asia, and renewable energy reporting in India. While the Biodiversity Media Grants are the flagship open call, these thematic tracks may also offer opportunities aligned with the organisation activities in East Africa and Southeast Asia.

Historical Context

Annual programme. 2025 cycle preceded this 2026 round. EJN also has parallel story grant tracks for specific topics (marine conservation, forests, energy). Active in Africa and Asia operating regions of the client organisation.

Why it was added

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