LatAm Climate Culture Story Grant

• Eligibility Criteria: Journalists, storytellers, and news organisations based in Latin America. Freelancers may apply only if affiliated with a news organisation.
• Type of Funding:  Environmental journalism
• Target Region: Latin America
• Application Language: Not explicitly stated, but applications are submitted online. (English or Spanish likely accepted; original text does not specify.)

Objectives

• Rewrite and expand the COP30 narrative so it is relevant, accessible, and connected to daily life.
• Strengthen climate culture journalism across Latin America.
• Support innovative, intersectional storytelling that connects climate to: Sport Food Art Business Local community experiences Encourage groundbreaking audience-first media approaches. Drive measurable impact, audience engagement, and climate awareness.

Project Themes

• Climate narratives intersecting with culture, identity, daily life, and community realities.
• COP30-driven challenges and solutions across Latin America.
• Multimedia storytelling formats (audio, video, design, interactive content).
• Strategies that make climate communication credible, relatable, equitable, and accessible.
• Approaches that shift climate reporting from siloed, technical content to a cultural force embedded in everyday life.

Financial Support: Each selected pitch receives USD 2,000 (paid upfront in a lump sum).

Application Deadline: 4 December 2025

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