DEADLINE: MAY 25, 2026 — This funding opportunity is for storytellers working on climate resilience and solutions.
The National Geographic Society and The Climate Pledge seek to support a global community of explorers producing projects that will inspire business leaders and policymakers to take action toward a better world.
Applicants may request up to $100,000, though it is recommended that if you have five years or less of experience, you request up to $20,000.
This funding opportunity is open to both existing Explorers and those not yet part of the Explorer community.
Potential stories may be related to, but not limited to: Climate & Energy Transition; Carbon-free energy; Decarbonisation; Nature & Land Systems; Water stewardship; Nature-based solutions (biodiversity, restoration, adaptation); Regenerative agriculture; Food systems; Built & Human Systems; Built environment; Climate migration; Public health; Social adaptation; Adaptation in extreme weather.
The deadline for submission of applications is May 25, 2026.
MEDIA AND JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITIES FROM I-79 MEDIA
Howard G. Buffett Fund for female journalists
DEADLINE: ROLLING — Female journalists around the world can apply for the Howard G. Buffett Fund offered through the International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF). APPLY HERE
O’Shaughnessy Fellowships offer innovative creators up to $100,000
DEADLINE: ROLLING — The O’Shaughnessy Fellowship is a one-year programme open to innovative creators around the world. APPLY HERE
Pulitzer Centre will fund investigative stories on science misinformation
DEADLINE: ROLLING — The Pulitzer Centre is offering grants for in-depth and investigative stories related to science misinformation, science denial, and the spread of pseudoscience. APPLY HERE
Grants for underreported stories in Sub-Saharan Africa
DEADLINE: ROLLING — The Pulitzer Centre is offering grants for underreported stories in Sub-Saharan Africa. Proposals should focus on issues such as water and sanitation, land degradation and coastal erosion, education, maternal health, and climate resilience. APPLY HERE
Pulitzer Center is offering global reporting grants
DEADLINE: ROLLING —The Pulitzer Centre’s global reporting grants support in-depth, high-impact reporting on critical issues that are often overlooked in the media, from global health to climate change. 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
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DEADLINE: AUGUST 21, 2026 — The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is offering Biodiversity reporting grants to journalists to support the…
DEADLINE: AUGUST 17, 2026 — Dataphyte is seeking a Data Journalist to join its newsroom full-time. The role involves collecting,…
DEADLINE: ROLLING — Feature documentary filmmakers from around the world can submit projects for development or production financing to Impact…
DEADLINE: AUGUST 28, 2026 — Naija Feminists Media (NFM), an organised body that represents the interests of women’s liberation through…
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