The Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN) Biodiversity Media Grants 2026 for media organizations (12,000 EURO grant)

Application Deadline

Application Deadline: March 28, 2026, 11:59 PM (Pacific/Niue)

Introduction

Applications are now open for the 2026 EJN Biodiversity Media Grants. Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is offering grants to three to four media organizations in low- and middle-income countries to support projects that strengthen media reporting on biodiversity issues. To increase understanding of the threats to biodiversity, and the solutions needed to address these challenges, EJN is offering media grants worth 10,000-12,000 EUR each to three to four organizations for projects that increase the quality and quantity of biodiversity stories and build the capacity of journalists to improve their coverage of biodiversity issues.

Selected organizations will also receive support from experienced mentors through their project.

Eligibility

• Media organizations in countries classified as either low- or middle-income by the World Bank are eligible to apply for this opportunity.
• This opportunity is open to journalist networks, media organizations, civil society organizations or academic institutions.

Grant Amount and Logistics

• EJN anticipate supporting three to four organizations with grants of 10,000-12,000 EUR each. In general, proposals with smaller budgets will be more competitive. Larger grant amounts will be considered for projects that use innovative approaches and may be more resource- and time-consuming.
• EJN expect to notify successful applicants in April 2026 with work starting in May 2026. Projects should be completed within 12 months, by the end of April 2027. Applicants should consider this timeline when developing their work plan.