Biodiversity Media Grants 2026 by Earth Journalism Network (Up to €12,000 Funding)

The Biodiversity Media Grants 2026 are offered by the Earth Journalism Network (EJN) to support impactful journalism projects focused on biodiversity and environmental conservation.

This global opportunity aims to strengthen media coverage of biodiversity issues and increase public awareness about environmental challenges and solutions.

Grant Overview

• Organizer: Earth Journalism Network (EJN)
• Program Type: Media Grant
• Funding Amount: €10,000 – €12,000
• Number of Grants: 3–4 organizations
• Eligible Regions: Low- and middle-income countries
• Application Deadline: 28 March 2026

Grant Benefits

Selected organizations will receive financial and professional support to produce high-quality journalism.

Benefits include:

• Funding up to €12,000 per project
• Support for investigative and in-depth reporting
• Opportunity to produce multi-part stories, podcasts, or media series
• Capacity-building activities such as journalist training and workshops
• Strengthened global network in environmental journalism

Eligible Applicants

The program is open to organizations working in journalism and media.

Eligible applicants include:

• Media organizations
• Journalist networks
• Civil society organizations
• Academic institutions with a journalism focus

Applicants must be based in low- or middle-income countries as classified by the World Bank.

Preference is often given to professional media outlets and journalism institutions.

Focus Areas

Projects should address key biodiversity and environmental topics such as:

• Conservation and biodiversity protection
• Nature-based solutions and sustainability
• Impact of businesses on ecosystems
• Community-led conservation initiatives
• Links between biodiversity and health
• Environmental policy and governance

The goal is to produce journalism that raises awareness and drives solutions.

Types of Projects Funded

Applicants can propose different types of media projects:

• Investigative journalism series
• Data-driven or multimedia storytelling
• Podcast or documentary series
• Collaborative reporting projects
• Training and capacity-building programs for journalists

Projects focusing only on content must deliver strong, in-depth outputs (usually multiple stories).

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, applicants must:

• Be based in an eligible country
• Submit a clear journalism-focused proposal
• Demonstrate experience in media or reporting
• Provide a detailed project plan and budget
• Submit the application in English

Important:
• Advocacy or political campaigning projects are not eligible
• Proposals should focus on journalism, not activism

Application Process

To apply for the grant:

• Register or log in on the EJN application platform
• Prepare a detailed project proposal
• Submit a clear budget (with justification)
• Provide relevant supporting documents

Strong applications usually include:

• A clear biodiversity issue
• Innovative storytelling approach
• Audience engagement strategy
• Realistic and well-justified budget

Why This Grant Matters

Biodiversity loss is one of the most pressing global challenges, yet it often receives less media attention compared to other environmental issues.

This grant helps:

• Improve the quality and quantity of biodiversity reporting
• Strengthen journalist skills and networks
• Promote evidence-based storytelling
• Increase public awareness and policy engagement

Final Thoughts

The Biodiversity Media Grants 2026 are an excellent opportunity for media organizations and journalism networks—especially from developing countries—to secure funding and produce impactful environmental stories.

If you are working in journalism or media, this grant can help you create high-impact reporting that influences public awareness and policy on biodiversity issues.