Grants

DEADLINE: AUGUST 21, 2026 — The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is offering Biodiversity reporting grants to journalists to support the production of in-depth stories in West Africa. To ensure that local audiences in West Africa […]

DEADLINE: ROLLING — Feature documentary filmmakers from around the world can submit projects for development or production financing to Impact Partners. The fund supports feature-length documentaries that explore urgent social issues through powerful cinematic storytelling. […]

DEADLINE: JULY 24, 2026 — Nigeria Health Watch, through its Collaborative Journalism initiative, seeks stories that examine what is working and what is not within health systems in Africa. NHW invites compelling, evidence-based story ideas […]

Mongabay’s Global team invites experienced video journalists, producers, cinematographers, editors and animators to submit pitches for environmental video stories. The call is open for three categories: Features (5–6 minute solutions-oriented, character-led documentaries), Short News (1–3 […]

DEADLINE: JULY 12, 2026 — Journalists and media creators worldwide are invited to apply for grants of between $1,000 and $20,000 to support original reporting on artificial intelligence and its impacts. The grant programme, offered […]

DEADLINE: JULY 31, 2026 — AXS Film Fund invites proposals from documentary filmmakers and nonfiction new media creators, with a particular focus on creators of colour living with disabilities. The fund provides awards of up […]

DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 — Freelance journalists, staff reporters and media outlets can apply for grants at the Fund for Investigative Journalism to produce impactful investigations. The Fund for Investigative Journalism offers the following category […]

DEADLINE: May 30, 2026 — Reporters Without Borders (RSF) seeks partnership proposals on environment journalism from organisations and media actors worldwide. The maximum eligible budget for proposals is 20,000€. This call aims to support initiatives […]