Human-Centred Conservation Storytelling Grant for African journalists and storytellers

DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 29, 2026 — Jamma Conservation and Communities invites journalists, filmmakers, photographers and audio storytellers to apply for its Human-Centred Conservation Storytelling Grant.

The conservation storytelling grant supports high-quality stories exploring conservation through people’s lived experiences in Africa.

Applicants can apply for up to USD 5,000 under Tier 1, USD 8,000 under Tier 2 or USD 12,000 under Tier 3.

Stories may focus on:

• Where Human-Centred Conservation works, and what enables it
• Where it falls short, and how the absence of these principles limits conservation outcomes
• The tensions, trade-offs, and lived experiences that sit between success and failure

Applicants must demonstrate a credible pathway for their proposed story to be published, broadcast or distributed through an established media outlet or independent platform.

The deadline for applications is September 29, 2026.

APPLY HERE

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