Call for Grant Applications -Professional Development Grants for Environmental Journalism
Application Deadline:
22 May 2025
About Organisation
Journalismfund Europe is dedicated to supporting independent, high-quality journalism across international, national, and regional levels. Through its flexible grant programs, the organization enables journalists and media professionals to produce impactful stories of public interest with a strong European perspective. By offering financial resources, training opportunities, and collaborative initiatives, Journalismfund Europe empowers journalists to conduct investigative reporting that holds power accountable and promotes transparency.
One of the key focuses of Journalismfund Europe is environmental investigative journalism, recognizing the critical role it plays in raising awareness, uncovering pressing environmental issues, and driving informed policy decisions. By funding initiatives that enhance journalistic skills and resources, the organization fosters a robust media landscape that can effectively address environmental challenges.
Committed to supporting the growth and development of investigative journalism, Journalismfund Europe ensures that media professionals have access to the tools, knowledge, and financial backing necessary to produce in-depth, high-quality reports. Through its grants, Journalismfund Europe strengthens journalism’s ability to serve the public interest, promote fact-based reporting, and highlight significant environmental concerns across Europe and beyond.
About the Grant
This grant program is designed to enhance environmental investigative journalism by funding initiatives that provide essential training and professional development opportunities. It aims to strengthen the skills of investigative journalists, enabling them to report effectively on environmental issues and uncover critical stories that impact society.
The grant supports organizations and institutions that offer specialized training, workshops, and fellowship programs focused on environmental journalism. These programs help journalists improve their investigative techniques, enhance data-driven reporting skills, and develop a deeper understanding of environmental challenges. By fostering a well-equipped network of journalists, the grant contributes to high-quality environmental reporting that can influence public awareness and policy-making.
With a focus on collective development, this grant facilitates knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and skill enhancement within the environmental journalism community. The funding is designed to support initiatives that create lasting impacts, ensuring that investigative journalists are better prepared to tackle complex environmental topics.
This program is funded by Arcadia and provides financial assistance to eligible organizations seeking to build and strengthen the infrastructure necessary for impactful environmental investigative journalism.
Who can Apply?
This grant is exclusively available to legally incorporated entities, including organizations, institutions, and media companies, that are engaged in environmental investigative journalism. The funding is intended to support initiatives that provide training, professional development, and resources for journalists covering environmental issues.
Eligible applicants must propose projects that enhance the collective skills and knowledge of investigative journalists. This includes workshops, mentorship programs, skills-based training, and initiatives that provide journalists with advanced investigative tools to report on environmental challenges effectively. Organizations that demonstrate experience in journalism training, media development, or investigative reporting are encouraged to apply.
Individual journalists or freelancers (natural persons) are not eligible for this grant. Applications must be submitted by legally registered entities that can demonstrate their capacity to manage and execute large-scale training or support initiatives for journalists.
The selection process will prioritize projects that foster collaboration, address gaps in environmental investigative journalism, and create long-term benefits for the field. Successful applicants will receive financial support to implement their proposed initiatives, contributing to the growth and sustainability of environmental journalism.
How to Apply?
Applicants must complete a one-time registration using their email address to access the online application form. The form allows applicants to navigate freely and understand the required information, including organizational details, project description, and a detailed budget. Multiple team members can collaborate on the draft application, which can be saved and edited before submission.
Application Deadline
The deadline for applications is Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 1 PM CEST (Brussels Time). Late submissions will not be considered.
Last Date to Apply
Ensure your application is submitted before May 22, 2025, at 1 PM CEST to be considered for funding.
Grant Amount
The total available funding per call is €84,000, with an annual budget of €252,000 to be distributed among selected projects.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
