The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) has launched the 2025 Forest Governance Story Grants, a funding opportunity for journalists seeking to produce deeply reported stories on forest governance.
The grant supports journalism that shines a light on how forests are managed, protected or exploited.
Successful applicants will investigate issues such as:
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Deforestation and illegal logging
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Land rights and the experiences of Indigenous communities
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Environmental justice concerns
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Policy enforcement gaps and governance failures
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The social and ecological impacts of forest mismanagement
The programme aims to surface underreported stories and promote high-quality journalism that strengthens accountability in forest management.
Funding details
EJN will award seven reporting grants, each averaging $2,000 USD.
Funds may be used to cover essential reporting expenses such as:
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Field travel.
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Data collection.
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Interviews.
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Documentation.
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Other costs required to complete the story.
The support is intended to help journalists produce evidence-based reporting capable of reaching national and international audiences.
Who can apply
The opportunity is open to journalists with an interest or background in environmental reporting and a commitment to exploring forest governance issues in depth.
Eligible applicants include:
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Reporters working in print, radio, television, online or multimedia outlets.
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Freelance and staff journalists pursuing investigative or explanatory stories.
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Individuals committed to environmental and forest-related topics.
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Journalists capable of producing stories aligned with forest governance themes.
Expectations
Applicants must submit a strong story pitch that clearly connects to forest governance.
Proposals may include:
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Research plans.
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Reporting methods.
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Regions or communities of focus.
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Expected impact or relevance.
Experience in environmental or investigative storytelling is an advantage. Grantees are expected to deliver fact-based, in-depth narratives that provide clear public value.
Deadline
Applications close on January 06, 2026. Interested journalists should apply via the Earth Journalism Network website.
Discover more reporting fellowships on our Opportunities page.
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