For groups that implement actions on any environmental topic in the Asia-Pacific region.
The typical grant will be for up to US$20,000 and support a one-year project.
They are also open to multi-year proposals for a bigger grant amount, but not for longer than two years.
Around 10 such grants would be provided in this round.
Priority will be given to groups that are locally registered and actions that will be implemented in one or more developing countries.
Lot 2:
For groups working in the Bay of Bengal region, specifically coastal Bangladesh and eastern India (the coastal areas in the states of West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu) and focusing specifically on climate resilience and adaptation.
These grants will average around US$15,000, although they may accept one for a slightly larger amount.
While the average size of these grants is less than for Lot 1, they expect fewer applications for them, and thus your chances of being selected are greater.
They aim to award at least 3 grants in this Lot.
Improved access among policymakers, communities and individuals to quality socio-environmental news and information;
Improved organizational capacity to report on socio-environment issues in an accurate and compelling way;
Improved organizational capacity to produce greater quantity and quality of socio-environmental news and information;
Reduced exclusion of marginalized groups (defined as women, youth, ethnic minority groups, indigenous people and people with disabilities) in socio-environmental information;
Peer and multi-stakeholder engagement around socio-environmental issues.
The Grant can be used for purchasing equipment. Although, applicants should clearly state how the equipment can contribute to the expected outcomes and outputs. The cost of equipment should also make up a relatively small proportion of the overall budget and not the budget in its entirety.
Eligibilities
Regional, national and local media organizations, journalist networks, universities and journalism schools focusing on environmental reporting in the region are welcome to apply.
Non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations and research institutes will also be considered but only those with strong media and communication programs that are dedicated to support fair and accurate reporting.
Eligible Regions: Open for All
Application Process
You will need to first create an account on the official websiteor log into an existing one.
To register for an account, click on “create an account” below. Once you fill in all the required fields, you can save the application and will receive a confirmation email from the Earth Journalism Network with instructions on how to finalize your submission.
To apply, you have to fill in the online application form by clicking on “Apply Now” below.
Applicants are required to submit a budget. Please download the form and build your project budget using it.
If you encounter difficulties with submitting your application or have questions about the grants, please email [email protected].
Application Deadline: November 20, 2018 (15 Days Remaining)
