Professional Development Grants for Environmental Journalism
The Environmental Investigative Journalism grant programme supports cross-border teams of professional journalists and news outlets in conducting investigations into environmental issues connected to Europe. This initiative encourages collaborative journalism that exposes illegal activities impacting nature, while also supporting comparative studies of local environmental policies across regions.
Funding can cover various project-related expenses, including journalist working time, logistics, insurance, and access to legal support. Additionally, teams can request guidance from experienced mentors to refine their investigative focus and develop expertise critical to their projects.
Eligibility
The programme is open to cross-border teams of at least two professional journalists or news outlets. Team members must reside legally in at least two different countries, and investigations must address environmental issues linked to European affairs. Proposals can be submitted by journalists or news organizations operating in multiple countries.
Deadline: 23 April 2026 at 1 pm CET
Benefits
Funding covers journalist working time, logistics and travel costs, insurance coverage, legal support, translation services, and technology/data sets.
