Overview

Internews' Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is offering grants for journalists, communicators, and digital content creators in India to produce in-depth reporting projects on the country’s clean energy and clean mobility transition. Selected applicants will receive funding and editorial mentorship.

Eligibility

Journalists, communicators, and digital content creators based in India.

Benefits

Grant funding up to ₹1 lakh for text or multimedia reporting projects.
Grant funding up to ₹3 lakh for video reporting or collaborative projects between communicators and content creators.
One-on-one editorial mentorship from experts at the Earth Journalism Network.
Budgets can include travel, accommodation, translation, data visualization, and reporting costs.
Equipment purchases should not exceed 10% of the total budget.
Freelancer compensation should not exceed 30% of the total budget.

Key Responsibilities

Produce an in-depth report or series of reports (text, video, or multimedia) for communicators.
Create at least five engaging social media content pieces related to the topic for content creators.
Ensure reporting can be completed and published by October 31, 2026.

Key Themes for Reporting

Renewable energy generation and deployment
Financing and investment challenges
Transmission and grid infrastructure
Decentralized renewable energy systems
Community empowerment through clean energy
Innovative and scalable solutions addressing renewable energy barriers

How to Apply

Submit proposals through the official EJN application portal. The application requires a detailed story proposal, a reporting plan and timeline, and a budget spreadsheet with justification. For communicators, a letter of support from an editor confirming publication is also required.