The Earth Journalism Network invites applications for story grants to investigate ape conservation issues across Asia. The program supports in-depth, original reporting on the threats facing orangutans, gibbons, and other apes in the wild and in captivity. Journalists and media practitioners based in Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam may apply. The initiative will award up to ten grants of up to US$1,500 each to cover essential reporting expenses. The application deadline is 19 July 2026. Link to the announcement
Category: Biodiversity, Conservation, Wildlife
The G20 Global Land Initiative, alongside the Global Environment Facility and the World Overview for Conservation Approaches and Technologies, invites impact and human-interest stories for an upcoming digital publication. The program seeks compelling, real-world examples of land restoration efforts that protect biodiversity, scale up regenerative practices, or feature community-led ecosystem recovery. Individuals, on-the-ground practitioners, and members of partner networks worldwide are eligible to submit stories between 1,200 and 2,000 words. While no direct financial grant is specified, selected stories will receive professional editing, publication in multiple United Nations languages, and showcasing at major international forums like UNCCD COP17. The application deadline is 31 July 2026. Nature-Positive Actions
The Future for Nature Award aims to stimulate a new generation of nature conservation leaders. The award is made to candidates of any nationality or residence, not older than age 35, who have achieved substantial and long-term benefit to the conservation status of one or more animal and/or plant species, or that of a specific population. Work-related to the conservation and protection of endangered species is a priority. The award is made to individuals, not organizations. Each of the three award winners will be given a cash prize and a sculpture. The winners are expected to invest their prize of €50 thousand in a conservation project of their own choice. The application deadline is 23 August 2026. Future for Nature Award
The Joke Waller-Hunter (JWH) Initiative offers grants to advance the leadership of young individuals working for or affiliated with environmental civil society organizations in developing and emerging countries. JWH especially encourages the nomination of young women and local community leaders. Grants range from €2,500 to €7,000. The next nomination deadline is 31 August 2026. Details here
The Vital Impacts Environmental Photography Grant offers one US$20 thousand grant for an established photographer and six US$5 thousand grants for emerging photographers to support 12-month documentary projects focused on local, solution-oriented environmental or wildlife conservation stories. Eligible applicants must be community-rooted photojournalists who collaborate with local stakeholders. The deadline for submission is 16 September 2026. Environmental Photography Grant
The Earth Partner Prize is an international art competition that invites creatives aged 14 to 30 from all backgrounds to submit original works—across any medium including visual art, film, performance, writing, fashion, digital creations, and more—that address the ecological crisis. Each participant may submit one project. Eight finalists will receive cash prizes of US $10 thousand, $5 thousand, or $2 thousand, and an additional 20 participants will receive honorable mentions from a distinguished, global jury. Applications must be submitted by 07 October 2026. Earth Partner Prize
The Pulitzer Center provides short-term project support to journalists reporting in tropical forests. The Rainforest Reporting Grant supports journalists in three main rainforest regions—the Amazon, Congo Basin, and Southeast Asia. The supported journalism projects will focus on the tropical forests’ role in the overall climate equation and weather patterns, deforestation drivers, and solutions to halt deforestation. The Pulitzer Center will fund costs associated with reporting projects on tropical rainforests in the range of US$8 thousand to US$15 thousand. Grants are made to local journalists based in the tropical rainforest region. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. More
The Darwin Plus Local program invites applications for small-scale projects aimed at protecting biodiversity and the natural environment in eligible UK Overseas Territories. Environmental non-governmental organizations, community groups, research institutions, and individuals can apply with practical initiatives that focus on biodiversity conservation, climate change adaptation, and habitat restoration. The program provides up to £50 thousand for projects managed by organizations and up to £20 thousand for projects led by individuals. The application deadline is 25 June 2026. Details here
The Earth Journalism Network invites applications for a specialized media workshop in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, designed to improve investigative reporting on ocean science and deep-sea mining. Professional journalists and media practitioners from any media format (print, online, radio, television) are eligible to apply, with preference given to applicants based in Brazil. The program provides a fully funded training experience, covering all costs for economy-class travel, lodging, and meals during the workshop from 03 to 04 September 2026. The deadline for applications is 25 June 2026. Details
The Earth Journalism Network invites applications for its media workshop in Montenegro to strengthen biodiversity reporting and environmental coverage. Professional journalists and media practitioners working in print, online, radio, or television are eligible to apply. Applicants must be from eligible Western Balkan countries, including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Kosovo. The program provides a fully funded training experience, covering all costs for travel, accommodation, and meals for approximately 12 selected participants. The application deadline is 01 July 2026. Media Workshop on Biodiversity Montenegro