The Environmental Justice in Technology (EJIT) Fellowship is a remote, 12-week program supporting projects at the intersection of environmental justice and technology. The fellowship provides a US$3,000 stipend for four fellows dedicating approximately 20 hours per week. Fellows will engage in one of four focus areas: digital zine publishing, climate misinformation research, educational material development, or creative cultural interventions. Applicants should have experience in environmental justice through community work, study, or lived experience. The application deadline is 30 April 2026. Rooted Futures Lab
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Earth Journalism Network — Virtual Media Workshop: Inclusive Water Governance
The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) invites applications for a virtual media workshop focused on inclusive water governance and climate resilience within the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna river basin. The program aims to strengthen the capacity of journalists to report on transboundary water issues, gender equality, and social inclusion in water management. Eligible applicants include early- and mid-career journalists from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and Nepal who are interested in environmental and climate reporting. While the workshop itself is a training opportunity, participants who complete the sessions become eligible to apply for story grants, which typically range from US$1,000 to US$2,500, to fund in-depth reporting projects. The deadline for applications is 30 April 2026. Virtual Media Workshop
Earth Journalism Network — Biodiversity Story Grants 2026
The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is offering story grants to support journalists in producing in-depth reporting on the global biodiversity crisis. The program focuses on highlighting environmental threats and innovative conservation solutions in low- and middle-income countries. Applications are open to early-career and experienced journalists and media practitioners across print, online, TV, and radio platforms. The program will award 5 to 10 grants, typically ranging from €1,000 to €2,000, and selected grantees will also receive professional mentorship. The deadline for applications is 01 May 2026. Biodiversity Story Grants
Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund — Photo and Video Contest
The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) invites submissions for its 2026 Photo and Video Contest to showcase the impact of biodiversity conservation efforts within its priority hotspots. This competition is open to employees and volunteers of current or former CEPF grantee organizations who are at least 18 years old. Participants are encouraged to submit high-quality images and short videos that document project activities, local communities, and the unique wildlife found in the regions where they work. The deadline for submissions is 04 May 2026. CEPF
National Geographic Society — Illuminating Climate Solutions
The National Geographic Society invites proposals for its Illuminating Climate Solutions program to support projects that combine science and storytelling to address climate change. This grant is open to individual researchers, conservationists, and storytellers from any country, though the program emphasizes projects that focus on community-led solutions and the communication of local climate impacts. Funding tiers range from US$1 thousand to US$100 thousand depending on the project’s scope and the applicant’s experience level. The deadline for applications is 25 May 2026. Know more
Mangrove Action Project — Mangrove Photography Awards 2026
The Mangrove Action Project invites entries for the 12th annual Mangrove Photography Awards, a competition dedicated to spark conservation through visual storytelling. The contest is open to photographers of all levels and ages globally, featuring categories such as Wildlife, Underwater, Landscape, People, and Conservation Stories. A total of US$7 thousand in prize money is available, including US$1,000 for the overall winner and US$500 for each of the eleven category winners. Participation is free, and photographers can submit up to 12 images. The deadline for submissions is 01 June 2026. Mangrove Photography Awards
American Geophysical Union — Science Journalism Award
The American Geophysical Union accepts nominations for the 2025 science journalism awards. The David Perlman Award for Excellence in Science Journalism recognizes excellence in science news reporting. The Walter Sullivan Award for Excellence in Science Journalism recognizes excellence in science feature reporting. Journalists are welcome to nominate their own work. Nominations may be from any country, in any language, and in any news medium (except books). Each award consists of a plaque and a US$5,000 award. Awardees also receive up to US$1,000 in travel costs to attend an event in Washington, D.C. Nominations can be submitted until 19 April 2026. Science Journalism Awards
Earth Journalism Network — Marine Conservation Story Grants
The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) invites applications for story grants to support in-depth reporting on the global “30×30” target, which aims to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030. This opportunity is open to individual journalists and reporting groups from coastal countries, with a particular priority for applicants from Ghana, Mexico, and the Philippines. Selected grantees receive an average of US$1,500 to cover reporting costs—such as travel, accommodation, and translation—along with editorial mentorship to produce investigative or solutions-focused stories. Proposals should examine the effectiveness of marine protected areas, the impact of industrial fishing, or the role of local communities and technology in ocean conservation. The deadline for applications is 21 April 2026. Marine Conservation Story Grants
Earth Journalism Network — Great Ape Conservation Media Workshop
The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) invites applications from journalists in Indonesia and Malaysia for a specialized workshop on reporting the conservation of gibbons and orangutans. This program seeks to strengthen the capacity of media professionals to cover the threats facing these primates, including habitat loss, illegal trade, and the impact of human-wildlife conflict. Eligible applicants include staff and freelance journalists from print, online, radio, and television outlets who have a demonstrated interest in environmental and biodiversity issues. Selected participants will receive full coverage for travel, accommodation, and meals during the workshop, and those who complete the training will be eligible to apply for follow-up story grants. The deadline for applications is 24 April 2026. Great Ape Conservation Media Workshop
Fondation Yves Rocher — Photography Award, Environment and the Planet 2026
The Yves Rocher Foundation’s Photography Award is awarded to a professional photographer who wishes to make a journalistic study of issues relating to the environment, humanity’s relationship with the planet, or the core challenges to sustainability. Eligibility extends to professional photojournalists who can write and speak in French or English. The winner will receive an award of €8 thousand. The closing date for applications is 20 May 2026. Prix Photo