The Pulitzer Center invites applications for the Rainforest Investigation Network Fellowship to support investigative reporting on tropical forests. The program offers full-time fellowships to seasoned journalists who will collaborate on cross-border stories exploring the intersection of climate change, corruption, and governance in the Amazon, Congo Basin, and Southeast Asia. Both staff reporters and freelance journalists are eligible to apply, provided they have a proven track record of complex investigative projects and a strong proposal for data-driven or investigative reporting. The fellowship covers a professional salary and provides additional support for travel and research costs. Applications must be submitted by 22 May 2026. Rainforest Investigation Network Fellowship
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Africa-Europe Innovation Partnership — Art4Change Storytelling Fellowship 2026
The Africa-Europe Innovation Partnership (AEIP) invites applications for the Art4Change Storytelling Fellowship 2026. This fellowship is open to storytellers, digital artists, and creative professionals from Africa and Europe who focus on the intersection of art, technology, and social impact. Participants will engage in a collaborative program designed to highlight innovative solutions through diverse media formats. The program provides a grant of €3 thousand to each fellow to support the development and dissemination of their creative projects. The deadline for applications is 29 May 2026. Link
Earth Journalism Network — Workshop on Renewable Energy
The Earth Journalism Network invites applications for a workshop in Bhubaneswar, India, focused on renewable energy and a just energy transition. The program is open to content creators, influencers, and community communicators who are interested in deepening their reporting on energy issues. Participants will receive full funding for travel, lodging, and meals to attend the workshop. The deadline for applications is 05 June 2026. Workshop on Renewable Energy
European Geosciences Union — Science Journalism Fellowship
The European Geosciences Union (EGU) accepts applications for the Science Journalism Fellowship competition. The fellowships enable journalists to report, in any European language, on ongoing research in the Earth, planetary or space sciences. Successful applicants receive up to €5000 to cover expenses related to their projects. The deadline for applications is 17 June 2026. Science Journalism Fellowship
UNESCO — Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads Photo Contest
UNESCO invites photographers aged 14 to 25 to participate in the Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads Photo Contest. This competition encourages young people to document the shared heritage and cultural interactions along the historic Silk Roads, with the current cycle focusing on the theme “Life on the Silk Roads.” Participation is divided into two categories based on age: 14 to 17 years old and 18 to 25 years old. Three winners from each category will receive professional photography equipment, and approximately 60 selected photographs will be featured in a traveling exhibition and a commemorative photo album. The deadline for submissions is 30 June 2026. Silk Roads Photo Contest
National Geographic Society — Community-based Coastal and Riverine Stewardship
The National Geographic Society invites proposals for its Common Waters initiative to support projects that strengthen community-based stewardship of coastal and riverine ecosystems. This program is open to individuals from diverse professional backgrounds, including conservationists, researchers, and storytellers, and does not require formal academic degrees. Eligible projects must be located in areas that overlap with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions voyages, such as the Arctic, the Peruvian Amazon, and the South Pacific. The society offers grants of up to US$75 thousand to support initiatives focused on local ecosystem restoration, climate change adaptation, or sustainable resource management. The application deadline is 31 May 2026. For more information
European Environment Agency — Photo Competition
The European Environment Agency (EEA) invites nature and photography enthusiasts to showcase their photographic talent in the 2026 edition of our annual photo competition. This year’s competition “Resilient by Nature” provides a unique opportunity to showcase your take on how nature strengthens the environment or how society is building resilience through nature-based solutions. 3 winners receive €1000 for “best photo” in each category. The competition is open to the citizens of the EU 27 Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, Türkiye, North Macedonia, Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Photos must be submitted by 10 August 2026. EEA Photo Competition
Communication Foundation — Online Presence Review
The Communication Foundation (CF) offers technical assistance grants to non-profit organizations seeking to improve their digital footprint and community engagement. Rather than providing direct cash awards, this program provides a “Review Grant” where experts conduct a deep-dive assessment of an organization’s website and social media channels to provide actionable recommendations. Registered NGOs and civil society organizations are eligible to apply. The grant covers the full cost of the professional review and strategic training session, valued as a specialized service to help organizations turn online clicks into community action. Applications are reviewed in cycles throughout the year, with the next window for the Online Presence Review open from 20 April to 11 May 2026. Online Presence Review
Earth Journalism Network — Virtual Workshop: Reporting on Business in the Transition to Net Zero
The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) hosts a virtual workshop for journalists in Thailand focused on reporting the business impacts of the transition to net-zero emissions. Professional journalists, including staff and freelancers from print, online, radio, and television outlets based in Thailand, are eligible to apply. Participants will receive training on corporate climate commitments and sustainable business practices, and those who complete the workshop may apply for a small reporting grant of US$1,000 to produce a related story. The deadline for applications is 12 May 2026. Virtual Workshop
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation — Environmental Grant Making
The Mott Foundation funds grants in the United States and, on a limited geographic basis, internationally. The theme “Environment” supports projects around the world that protect communities and the ecosystems upon which they depend. The program “Transforming Development Finance” aims to guard against unwise capital investments in large-scale dams, extractive industries, and other major projects which threaten environmental sustainability and local economic opportunity in China, Latin America, and other regions of the developing world. The program “Advancing Climate Change Solutions” makes grants to reduce policy and financial barriers to investments in clean energy, and to provide technical assistance and networking opportunities to communities in the Amazon and Sub-Saharan Africa. Letters of inquiry are accepted all year. Info for Grantseekers