Deadline: 6 July 2017
Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is seeking applications for its West African Fisheries Reporting Grants with an aim to improve journalists’ ability to expertly tackle the often overlapping issues of over fishing, illegal fishing, food security and ocean governance.
The project aims to further explore the economic and social consequences of over fishing on coastal communities, through stories and investigations.
Topics
- the impact of overfishing and IUU fishing on coastal communities,
- the use of destructive fishing practices, bycatch and fish aggregating devices
- community-led fisheries management initiatives
- poverty reduction and food security through sustainable fisheries
- challenges of transboundary management of fisheries and shared stock
Grant Information
- EJN is offering up to $500 per grant with some flexibility for deep, investigative stories using innovative approaches to storytelling.
- Applicants should provide a detailed budget with justification for the amount requested and a breakdown of likely costs incurred.
Eligibility Criteria
- Working Journalists (online, print, television) and other expert media practitioners based in West African countries are welcome to apply.
- Applicants who have a track record of reporting on fisheries or other environmental issues will have an advantage, but we are open to supporting professional journalists who can offer other types of expertise (for instance, in business reporting).
- Encourage freelancers and staff from all types of media outlets both large and small to submit applications, but please indicate where you expect to publish or broadcast your story.
- Encourage journalists who attended the African Journalists for Sustainable Fisheries Workshop to apply for the grants.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must apply online via given website.
Eligible Countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, the island of Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, the island of Saint Helena, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sao Tome and Principe and Togo.
For more information, please visit West African Fisheries Reporting Grants.