Biodiversity Media Grant 2025

• Eligibility Criteria: Media organizations in low- or middle-income countries (as classified by the World Bank) are eligible to apply. Priority will be given to organizations in biodiversity-rich regions or those facing significant biodiversity loss. Eligible applicants include journalist networks, media organizations, civil society organizations, and academic institutions. Applications from NGOs or environmental groups will be considered, but preference is given to professional journalists, media organizations, and journalism schools. Applications rooted in advocacy or political campaigning will not be considered.
• Type of Funding: Media support
• Target Region: Low- and Middle-Income Countries
• Application Language: English

Objectives

• Strengthen media reporting on biodiversity issues and conservation efforts.
• Increase the quality and quantity of biodiversity stories.
• Build journalists’ capacity to report on biodiversity and its linkages with climate and health.
• Raise public awareness of threats to biodiversity and highlight conservation solutions.

Project Themes

• Coverage of biodiversity conservation and its connection to climate action.
• Nature-based solutions supporting biodiversity and sustainable development.
• Digital Sequence Information (DSI) and equitable sharing of genetic resources.
• Investigative projects on biodiversity threats and conservation initiatives.
• Capacity-building programs for journalists, including workshops and training.

Financial Support

3-4 grants available, ranging from €10,000 to €12,000 per organization.

Deadline: March 30, 2025

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