ICFJ Reporting Grants for Global Journalists on Climate

Call for Grant Applications – ICFJ’s Reporting Grants program

Organisation Name:

The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ)

Application Deadline:

November 1, 2024

About Organisation

The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) is a global organization that empowers journalists to deliver reliable, high-quality news that strengthens societies and drives positive change. Supporting over 177,000 journalists worldwide, ICFJ offers training, mentorship, fellowships, and financial support. Their initiatives help media professionals cover critical issues, innovate with new tools and techniques, and develop sustainable news organizations. ICFJ focuses on fostering connections within its network, enabling impactful journalism that addresses current challenges such as disinformation, physical threats, and trust erosion.

About the Grant

ICFJ’s Reporting Grants program offers journalists financial support to pursue in-depth reporting on key global issues, starting with climate change. Grants of $2,000-$3,000 will be awarded to selected journalists for impactful, data-driven stories, particularly from the Global South. This initiative encourages high-quality reporting on climate change in underrepresented areas. The selected grantees will also receive potential mentorship to enhance their journalistic work. This first round of grants will support stories that explore the effects of climate change and help expand ICFJ’s global impact.

Who can Apply?

The ICFJ Reporting Grants are open to journalists worldwide, including freelancers, staff journalists, and teams of newsrooms. Journalists residing in countries without an active ICFJ program are especially encouraged to apply. ICFJ seeks proposals from diverse backgrounds, representing a variety of social, racial, and ethnic groups. Applicants are required to submit high-quality project proposals, particularly those focused on climate change reporting in the Global South, for a three-month reporting period.

How to Apply?

Submit a project proposal detailing the topic, budget estimate, and distribution plan. Applications are reviewed on a competitive basis by a selection committee.