Professional Development for Environmental Journalism Grant Programme 2026

📝 About the Programme

The Journalismfund Europe Professional Development for Environmental Journalism Grant Programme supports activities and services for environmental investigative journalism. It aims to promote collective development by building the capacities of environmental investigative journalists. The programme provides funding to organisations and institutions for:

• Training and professional development programmes.
• Skills-focused professional training or fellowship programmes targeting investigative journalists to enhance their ability to report on environment-related issues.

🎁 Benefits

• The total grant budget for 2026 is €225,000, distributed over three application rounds (€75,000 per call).

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Legal entities (organisations or companies) can apply with a project proposal for collective development and support services to build the capacities of professional environmental journalists.
• Individuals (natural persons) are not eligible to apply for this grant.

📅 Application Date and Process

Steps to Apply:

1. Identify a clear professional development need within environmental investigative journalism.
2. Design a time-limited project aligned with the programme’s focus areas.
3. Confirm organisational eligibility, including legal status and incorporation period.
4. Define objectives, activities, timeline, and expected outcomes.
5. Prepare a detailed project budget aligned with eligible costs.
6. Submit the application in the relevant funding round, ensuring all required information is complete.

Note: Applicants should apply only for activities they can realistically deliver within the proposed timeframe.

⏰ Application Deadline

• 23 April, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

• View details of the programme on the Journalismfund Europe website.
• Apply for the grant via the official application portal.

This opportunity is a great chance for organisations to contribute to the growth of environmental investigative journalism while receiving substantial funding support.

• The total grant budget to be distributed among all supported projects in 2026 is €225,000 to distribute over three application rounds (€75,000 per call).