Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is providing grants to journalists for reporting on transnational conservation crimes in the Amazon Region and the challenges faced by Indigenous peoples and local communities in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. In collaboration with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) through the Together for Conservation project, EJN is offering a third round of story grants to support journalists in producing high-quality stories that shed light on the impacts of conservation crimes and showcase community-led and policy-driven solutions.
Over the past two years, the Together for Conservation project has assisted 52 journalists in investigating wildlife trafficking, illegal logging, unsustainable fishing, and mining activities in the Amazon region. Journalists are encouraged to explore themes related to the threats to biodiversity in the Amazon, such as illegal logging, wildlife trafficking, and mining, and to highlight solutions led by Indigenous peoples, local communities, civil society organizations, and policymakers.
EJN expects to award up to 40 grants ranging from USD 1,500 to USD 2,000. Proposals seeking higher funding should demonstrate broader regional coverage, cross-border collaboration, and partnerships with multiple media outlets. Eligible applicants must be based in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, or Peru, with preference given to those residing in the Amazon region. Both individual journalists and journalist groups are eligible to apply, and priority will be given to those planning to produce multiple stories or publish stories in various formats.
Applications are accepted in English, Spanish, and Portuguese from journalists working in any medium. EJN also welcomes applications from early-career journalists and experienced reporters specializing in environmental conservation in the Amazon region. Applicants are required to disclose the use of generative AI tools and must adhere to ethical reporting practices.
Judging criteria for the grant proposals include relevance to the call’s objectives, new angles on the topic, potential impact, innovative storytelling methods, and plans for timely publication. Journalists are encouraged to seek support from editors committing to publishing their stories by the end of August 2025.
For more details and to apply, visit the EJN website.
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