Deadline: 20 November 2017
Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is seeking applications for its Biodiversity Story Grants 2018 to support the production of in-depth stories that highlight previously untold threats to global biodiversity or explore new conservation-based solutions.
EJN is making the funds available through its Biodiversity Media Initiative, with support from Arcadia — a charitable fund of Peter Baldwin and Lisbet Rausing.
Story Themes
- EJN welcomes all story ideas, but special consideration will be given to applicants looking to conduct investigative or enterprise reporting on biodiversity or conservation topics.
- As EJN is looking to bring global awareness to new threats or solutions, proposals that focus on topics or stories that have not been widely covered are preferred. Issues that have already been widely covered or don’t provide unique angles are less likely to be selected.
Story Formats
- EJN is offering grants typically ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 depending on the proposal and method of coverage, with some flexibility for deep, investigative stories using innovative approaches to storytelling. Applicants should provide a detailed budget with justification for the amount requested. For investigative stories that may incur costs greater than $2,000, EJN encourages applicants to propose possible partnership opportunities with other media outlets in order to conduct more in-depth reporting.
- EJN expects that proposals will largely reflect what equipment the applicant already has access to (including cameras, drones, lighting, tripods, etc.) and are less likely to approve budgets that heavily focus on procuring new supplies.
Expected Story Lengths
- Investigative piece: 2,500 to 5,000 words (can be combined with video, photos, graphics, and/or maps)
- News article: 500 to 1,200 words
- Multimedia package: Video piece 2-6 minutes in length that can be accompanied by possible graphics, photos, text, maps
- Note: Proposals for long-form narratives and news articles should include plans for accompanying multimedia elements such as photos and video.
Eligibility Criteria
- Journalists (online, print, television) and other expert media practitioners with a track record of reporting on environmental issues are welcome to apply.
- EJN encourages freelancers and staff from all types of media outlets—both large and small—to submit applications.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
For more information, please visit Biodiversity Story Grants 2018.