The Biodiversity Media Grants will support projects that:
Produce in-depth stories to expand the breadth and depth of coverage of biodiversity and conservation issues;
Carry out biodiversity and/or conservation training activities for journalists and/or media organizations to build their capacity to report on biodiversity and conservation issues more effectively.
Create or strengthen journalist networks focused on these issues, enabling them to invest in strategic opportunities, build the capacities of their members and respond to communities’ needs.
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Applicants are required to be transparent about the use of generative AI tools, if any, in the development of their proposals. EJN reserves the right to disqualify applicants from consideration if they have been found to have engaged in unethical or improper professional conduct, including, but not limited to, plagiarism and submitting AI-generated content as their own.
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All applications we receive are reviewed and discussed by a panel of international judges, comprising Internews staff and experts in environmental journalism.
Applications will be evaluated using the following assessment criteria:
the overall quality of the proposal; the relevance of the proposed project in contributing to the objectives and priorities of this grant program;
the potential impact of the proposed project, including the quality and effectiveness of the project design;
the innovative characteristics of the proposed activities;
the financial viability and cost-effectiveness of the proposed activity;
the ability of the applicant to carry it out;
the geographical spread of the selected grantees.
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Applications should provide a detailed budget with justification for the amount requested. Download the budget template now by clicking on Here .
Type of Opportunity | Competitions and Awards |
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Deadline | 09 April,2024 |
Country | Africa |
Organizer | Earth Journalism Network (EJN) |
Contact the organizer | [email protected]. |