EJN Story Grants to Support Reporting on the Marine Environment in the Adriatic Region 2025

Internews’ Earth Journalism Network is offering story grants to support in-depth reporting on the marine environment in the Adriatic region, including issues such as IUU fishing, pollution and biodiversity, with a focus on solutions to climate and environmental threats. Selected journalists will receive mentoring throughout the story production process, in addition to funding. Up to 10 grants are expected with a budget of up to 1,200 Euros each, with the expectation that stories will be published by September 30, 2025.

Funding up to 1,200 Euros per grant; mentoring from experienced journalists during the story production process.

Applications from Western Balkan countries that border the Adriatic Sea are welcome; lead applicants communicate with EJN and may coordinate groups, including cross-border collaborations; applications must be in English.

Submit an English-language story proposal to the EJN Story Grants call; ensure publishing timeline aligns with expectations and include necessary editor support.