EJN Biodiversity Media Grants 2026: Apply Now for 10,000-12,000 EUR Funding

Applications are now open for the Internews Earth Journalism Network (EJN) Biodiversity Media Grants 2026. Internews’ Earth Journalism Network offers grants of 10,000-12,000 EUR each to three to four media organizations in low- and middle-income countries. The deadline is March 28, 2026, at 11:59 PM Pacific/Niue time. EJN plans to notify winners in April 2026. Projects start in May 2026 and must end by April 2027. These grants aim to boost media coverage of biodiversity threats and solutions. They target countries the World Bank lists as low- or middle-income. This support helps journalists tell more and better stories on key environmental issues.

EJN’s Biodiversity Media Initiative drives this effort. It works to strengthen reporting on biodiversity in low- and middle-income countries. The grants fund projects that raise the quality and number of biodiversity stories. They also build skills for journalists to cover threats to biodiversity and fixes for those problems. Selected teams get help from experienced mentors. You can learn more on the Biodiversity Media Initiative page. This push matters because strong stories can spark action on nature loss.

Key Takeaways

• EJN offers 10,000-12,000 EUR grants to three or four media organizations in low- and middle-income countries to improve biodiversity reporting.
• Applications close on March 28, 2026, at 11:59 PM Pacific/Niue time, with projects running from May 2026 to April 2027.
• Eligible applicants include media organizations, journalist networks, civil society groups, and academic institutions from qualifying countries.
• Smaller budgets and fresh ideas on biodiversity threats and solutions score higher, plus winners get expert mentorship.

Eligible groups include media organizations in countries the World Bank calls low- or middle-income. Journalist networks can apply too. Civil society organizations and academic institutions qualify as well. Here are the main applicant types:

• Media organizations
• Journalist networks
• Civil society organizations
• Academic institutions

All must operate in low- and middle-income countries. Check the World Bank list to confirm your status.

EJN expects to fund three to four groups with grants of 10,000-12,000 EUR each. Smaller budgets stand out in the review. Larger ones may win if they bring fresh ideas that need more time and resources. Projects last 12 months.

Here’s the key timeline:

Milestone	Date
Application Deadline	March 28, 2026
Notifications	April 2026
Project Start	May 2026
Project End	April 2027

Plan your work to fit this schedule.

Winners gain extra help from skilled mentors. This guidance sharpens their projects. Reviewers favor tight budgets and new methods.

Proposals with smaller budgets will be more competitive.

Strong ideas on biodiversity coverage score high. Past projects often trained reporters or launched story series on local threats.

To apply, start with the official EJN Biodiversity Media Grants page. Applications opened recently. Follow these steps:

1. Check if you meet eligibility rules.
2. Build a project plan that matches the 12-month timeline.
3. Set a budget, keeping it small for better odds.
4. Submit before the March 28, 2026 deadline.

The site lists any needed documents, like work plans or team details. Act fast as the deadline nears.

The EJN Biodiversity Media Grants 2026 offer a key chance for media groups in low- and middle-income countries to boost coverage of biodiversity issues with funding and mentorship. With just days until the March 28 deadline, now is the time to check eligibility and submit your proposal. Visit the official page today to start your application and help drive better environmental stories.

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