Applications are open for the Earth Journalism Network  Biodiversity Story Grants 2026, a funding opportunity designed to strengthen global journalism coverage on biodiversity loss, conservation solutions, and nature protection efforts.

Through this initiative, selected journalists will receive financial support and mentorship to produce in-depth stories highlighting both emerging environmental threats and innovative responses aimed at safeguarding ecosystems worldwide.

About the Opportunity

Biodiversity loss continues to accelerate globally, yet media coverage of nature-related issues often remains limited compared to other environmental crises. To help close this gap, Earth Journalism Network is supporting ambitious reporting projects that inform audiences, encourage accountability, and spotlight practical solutions.

The grants aim to amplify stories that explore the intersection between nature, economies, communities, and public health while increasing visibility of underreported environmental issues.

Grant Value & Timeline

• Number of Grants: 5–10 journalists or teams
• Application Deadline: May 1, 2026 (11:59 PM Pacific/Niue time)
• Grant Award Period: May 2026
• Publication Deadline: December 1, 2026

Selected applicants will also benefit from editorial mentorship and technical guidance throughout the reporting process.

Priority Reporting Themes

Applicants are invited to pitch innovative, investigative, or multimedia stories addressing one or more of the following areas:

• Conservation approaches supporting global biodiversity targets
• Business impacts and dependencies on ecosystems
• Nature-based solutions linking climate, food security, and livelihoods
• Collaborative conservation models involving communities, governments, and private sector actors
• Links between biodiversity and human health
• Comparative conservation approaches across Global North and Global South contexts
• Unintended environmental consequences of conservation measures

Projects using data journalism, cross-border collaboration, or multimedia storytelling formats are strongly encouraged.

Why This Opportunity Matters

As biodiversity decline intensifies globally, high-quality journalism plays a critical role in bridging science, policy, and public awareness. This grant program supports reporters committed to uncovering overlooked environmental stories, elevating community voices, and encouraging evidence-based solutions for nature conservation.