EJN Seed Grants for Media Outlets to Cover Natural Resource Management and Green Growth in Nepal

📝 About the Opportunity

The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is offering Seed Grants to media outlets in Nepal to enhance their capacity to provide innovative and solutions-oriented information on green growth and natural resource management. These grants aim to:

• Seed new programs, columns, or sections focused on these themes.
• Integrate these issues into existing popular programs.

🎁 Benefits

• Funding: Two organizations will receive grants of €4,500 each.
• Capacity Building: Selected media organizations will receive additional support from a senior journalist and/or a subject-matter expert during the grant period.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Media outlets in Nepal are encouraged to apply, including:

• Newspapers
• Online media
• Radio
• Television
• Multimedia platforms
• Social media channels

Additional Requirements:

• Applicants must propose one new media programming idea on the themes of green growth and natural resource management.
• The proposal must include the production of at least two episodes or stories.
• Only one application per media outlet will be accepted.

Important Notes:

• Selected grantees from the 2024 and 2025 seed grant calls are not eligible to apply.
• Applications must be submitted in English or Nepali. Stories can be produced in any language.
• 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 practices like plagiarism or submitting AI-generated content as their own.

📅 Application Deadline

• 15 February, 2026

📂 Application Process

• Applications must be submitted through the official application portal.
• Proposals should align with the themes of green growth and natural resource management.

For more details, visit the EJN Seed Grants Opportunity Page.

🌟 Additional Information

• Applications in other languages (besides English and Nepali) will not be considered.
• Applicants should ensure clear communication with Internews staff if selected.

This is a fantastic opportunity for media outlets in Nepal to contribute to sustainable development and environmental awareness while receiving financial and professional support. Don't miss the chance to make an impact!

• They anticipate supporting two organizations with grants of 4,500 euros each.
• Selected media organizations will receive additional assistance from a senior journalist and/or a subject-matter expert to strengthen their capacity during the grant period.