Deadline: October 7, 2025
Are you working to strengthen investigative reporting on environmental issues? The JournalismFund Professional Development Grants for Environmental Journalism 2025 is now open for applications, offering funding to organisations dedicated to empowering journalists through professional development and capacity-building initiatives.
About the Grant
The JournalismFund Professional Development Grants aim to support enabling activities and services that foster high-quality environmental investigative journalism. Through this programme, incorporated organisations and institutions can access funding to design and deliver training, mentorship, and other professional development projects that improve the skills and resilience of environmental journalists.
The scheme is made possible with support from Arcadia, a charitable fund of Lisbet Rausing and Peter Baldwin, which backs initiatives that preserve cultural heritage and protect the environment.
Grant Details
- Total Budget for 2025: €252,000
- Available per Call: Approximately €84,000 distributed among successful proposals
- Funding Purpose: Capacity-building, training, and other professional development activities tailored to environmental investigative journalism
This funding opportunity is designed not for individual journalists but for organisations that can deliver long-term, systemic impact through their projects.
Eligibility Criteria
- Only incorporated legal entities (e.g., organisations, non-profits, companies, or institutions) are eligible to apply.
- Individuals are not eligible to apply for this grant.
Application Process
Applicants must complete a one-time registration using their email address to gain access to the application platform. Once registered, organisations can fill out the application form and submit all required documents.
The application requires:
- Organisational Information – background, mission, and proof of legal status.
- Project Proposal – details of the planned professional development activities, expected outcomes, and target beneficiaries.
- Budget – a clear and realistic financial plan prepared using the official budget template provided.
Deadline
The deadline to apply for the JournalismFund Professional Development Grants for Environmental Journalism 2025 is:
📅 October 9, 2025
Summary at a Glance
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Deadline | October 9, 2025 |
| Grant Purpose | Professional development for environmental investigative journalism |
| 2025 Budget | €252,000 total; ~€84,000 available per call |
| Eligible Applicants | Incorporated organisations or legal entities only |
| Application Requirements | Organisation details, project proposal, budget (template provided) |
| Application Process | One-time registration, then online submission |
Next Steps
If your organisation is focused on supporting environmental journalism, this is an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact. To apply successfully:
- Gather all required organisational documents.
- Develop a compelling project proposal with clear objectives and outcomes.
- Prepare a transparent budget using the official template.
- Register early to access the online form and avoid last-minute challenges.
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