Biodiversity Story Grants 2026

📝 About EJN Biodiversity Story Grants

The Biodiversity Story Grants are a journalism funding opportunity from Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN). These grants aim to support ambitious, in-depth reporting on biodiversity issues that are often underreported, despite growing global concern over ecosystem degradation, species loss, and the wider environmental crisis.

The program is designed to help journalists produce stories that not only document biodiversity threats but also explore:

• Solutions
• Accountability
• Policy gaps
• Community-led responses

🎁 Benefits of EJN Biodiversity Story Grants

• 5-10 grants will be awarded with an average budget of 1,000-2,000 EUR each.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Stories must focus on countries classified as low- or middle-income (including upper-middle-income countries) by the World Bank.
• Preference will be given to applicants based in countries where grants have not been offered previously.
• Special focus on applications from Central America, Latin America, the Caribbean, Southwest Asia, and the following countries:
  • Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras, Bolivia
  • Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan
  • Madagascar, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Rwanda, Mali, Niger, Chad, Sudan, Somalia
• Projects in biodiversity-rich regions or countries facing unprecedented biodiversity loss are highly encouraged.
• Groups of journalists are eligible, but the application must be submitted by a lead applicant who will communicate with EJN and receive funds on behalf of the group.
• Applications must be submitted in English. Applicants must have a working understanding of English or access to a translator for communication with Internews staff.
• Open to journalists working in any medium (online, print, television, radio) and other expert media practitioners with professional reporting experience.
• Applications are welcome from both early-career journalists and experienced reporters with a track record of covering biodiversity issues.
• Freelance reporters and staff from all types of media organizations (international, national, local, community-based) are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants must disclose the use of generative AI tools, if any, in their proposals. EJN reserves the right to disqualify applicants found engaging in unethical or improper professional conduct, including submitting AI-generated content as their own.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 01 May, 2026
• To apply, visit the official application website.

🌟 Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is:

• Passionate about biodiversity and environmental issues.
• Experienced in journalism or media reporting.
• Based in a low- or middle-income country, particularly in biodiversity-rich regions.
• Transparent and ethical in their professional conduct.

📧 Contact Information

For more details, visit the official Earth Journalism Network (EJN) website.

• Expect to award 5-10 grants with an average budget of 1,000-2,000 EUR each.