Awards

Apply for SEJ Awards for Reporting on the Environment

DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2022 ― Applications are now open for the Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) 21st annual Awards for Reporting on the Environment.

The awards will honour the best environmental journalism in 10 categories and bring recognition to environmental stories that are among the most important on the planet.

First-place winners in each category will receive $500 while second-place winners will receive $250 in all categories.

All first-place winners will be automatically entered into the Nina Mason Pulliam Award which is sponsored by the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust.

The winner of the Nina Mason Pulliam Award for the “best of the best” environmental reporting will receive a $10,000 prize which includes travel, registration and hotel expenses (up to $2,500) for the winner, or representatives of the winning team, to attend SEJ’s annual conference.

Application for the SEJ Awards for Reporting on the Environment will close on March 1, 2022. Late entry is allowed, with an extra fee, until April 5, 2022, 11:59 p.m. ET.

Winners of the SEJ Awards for Reporting on the Environment will be announced in early August.

Only stories published from February 1, 2021 – January 31, 2022, are eligible for this award.

APPLY HERE

MORE MEDIA AND JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITIES FROM I-79 MEDIA

Mongabay seeks stories about Africa

Mongabay invites proposals from journalists for conventional news stories, in-depth features, investigative reports, profiles, and case studies. APPLY HERE

 

Gender equality grants at Pulitzer Center

DEADLINE: ROLLING —The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting seeks to offer gender equality grants for investigative data-driven projects. APPLY HERE

 

Jamlab seeks entries for media database in Africa

Jamlab seeks to build a media database of established independent digital journalism and media organisations in Africa. APPLY HERE

 

Call for applications: RCDIJ Africa Fund

DEADLINE: ROLLING —The RCDIJ Africa Fund is currently open for applications from journalists across Africa. APPLY HERE

 

Journalists can apply for collaborative reporting grants

DEADLINE: ROLLING —The Environmental Reporting Collective (ERC) invites media outlets, journalists, and freelancers to apply for its collaborative reporting grants. APPLY HERE

 

I-79 Media Consults

Recent Posts

2027 Ochberg Fellowship open for applications

DEADLINE: OCTOBER 20, 2026 — Senior and mid-career journalists who wish to deepen their knowledge of emotional trauma and psychological…

1 day ago

Nominations for 2026 Free Press Awards are open

DEADLINE: OCTOBER 16, 2026 — Nominations are currently open for the 2026 Free Press Awards, which recognise journalists and media…

1 day ago

Merck Foundation media awards on diabetes and hypertension reporting

DEADLINE: OCTOBER 30, 2026 —Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards 2026 seeks entries on diabetes and hypertension reporting. Media representatives are…

1 day ago

AIPS Sport Media Awards 2026 open to journalists

DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 4, 2026 — The AIPS Sport Media Awards 2026 are open to professional journalists around the world. For the…

1 day ago

Call for applications: African Philanthropy Media Fellowship

DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 21, 2026 — The African Philanthropy Media Fellowship is a 6-week virtual programme for emerging African journalists, content creators…

1 day ago

Storytelling and Policy Masterclass for storytellers in Lagos

DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 — Storytellers based in Lagos aged 18 to 35 are invited to apply for the Storytelling…

1 day ago

This website uses cookies.