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Amazon Mining Watch

"Amazon Mining Watch uses artificial intelligence to map the impact of gold mining activities in nine Amazonian countries. By analyzing historical and recent satellite imagery, this tool monitors the rapid expansion of mining and mining, both legal and illegal, in the world's largest rainforest. ... If you're a journalist reporting on environmental issues, Indigenous rights, supply chains, or economic drivers of deforestation, AMW offers many insights and story angles. The most recent data, covering the year of 2024, was recently update in the platform and now users can compare the affected areas by mining in the Amazon since 2018. "

Read also: "How Journalists Can Use Amazon Mining Watch To Find Leads," Pulitzer Center, May 1, 2025, by Fernanda Buffa

Amazon Mining Watch

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"Amazon Mining Watch uses artificial intelligence to map the impact of gold mining activities in nine Amazonian countries. By analyzing historical and recent satellite imagery, this tool monitors the rapid expansion of mining and mining, both legal and illegal, in the world's largest rainforest. ... If you're a journalist reporting on environmental issues, Indigenous rights, supply chains, or economic drivers of deforestation, AMW offers many insights and story angles. The most recent data, covering the year of 2024, was recently update in the platform and now users can compare the affected areas by mining in the Amazon since 2018. "

Read also: "How Journalists Can Use Amazon Mining Watch To Find Leads," Pulitzer Center, May 1, 2025, by Fernanda Buffa

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BanffPitch

"Are you developing a film project that celebrates mountain culture, adventure, mountain sports or the environment? Are you looking for funding opportunities and support? The Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is proud to announce the return of BanffPitch, its newest initiative to support emerging filmmakers in pitching their film ideas to an international jury in front of a live audience. Hosted at the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival, five applicants will be selected and invited to pitch their project. The winning pitch will receive a $25,000 CAD cash award to support their film project. BanffPitch is open to emerging filmmakers of all nationalities and all ages." Deadline: June 30, 2026.

BanffPitch

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"Are you developing a film project that celebrates mountain culture, adventure, mountain sports or the environment? Are you looking for funding opportunities and support? The Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is proud to announce the return of BanffPitch, its newest initiative to support emerging filmmakers in pitching their film ideas to an international jury in front of a live audience. Hosted at the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival, five applicants will be selected and invited to pitch their project. The winning pitch will receive a $25,000 CAD cash award to support their film project. BanffPitch is open to emerging filmmakers of all nationalities and all ages." Deadline: June 30, 2026.

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Lights Out: Protecting Birds From Light Pollution

SciLine

"Every year, billions of birds fly across the U.S., but city lights are getting in the way. Artificial light is disorienting migrating birds, sending them off course and into deadly collisions with buildings. How many birds are affected by light pollution near you? How can communities protect thousands of birds from light pollution? Astronomer and light pollution expert Dr. James Lowenthal (Smith College) explains how artificial light threatens migrating birds, disrupts wildlife, and what simple steps your communities can take to fix it. TV bundle includes:

Soundbite (SOT)
VOSOT script (can be used as-is or modified)
Raw, full-length interview video & log with timecodes (upon request via form below)

"These resources are free to use. No attribution to SciLine is required."

Lights Out: Protecting Birds From Light Pollution

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"Every year, billions of birds fly across the U.S., but city lights are getting in the way. Artificial light is disorienting migrating birds, sending them off course and into deadly collisions with buildings. How many birds are affected by light pollution near you? How can communities protect thousands of birds from light pollution? Astronomer and light pollution expert Dr. James Lowenthal (Smith College) explains how artificial light threatens migrating birds, disrupts wildlife, and what simple steps your communities can take to fix it. TV bundle includes:

Soundbite (SOT)
VOSOT script (can be used as-is or modified)
Raw, full-length interview video & log with timecodes (upon request via form below)

"These resources are free to use. No attribution to SciLine is required."

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Fellowships & Grants

Rainforest Investigations Network Fellowships

Pulitzer Center

"Each year of the initiative, the Pulitzer Center puts out a call for applications to dedicate a whole year to investigating deforestation in the world’s three main tropical rainforest regions. ... The Fellows are assisted by the RIN data and research team to apply innovative investigation techniques, such as the exploration of large amounts of documents and geospatial analysis. And with the support of the Pulitzer Center’s education team, the network will share investigation findings at schools and universities. ... We encourage experienced investigative journalists in each of the tropical rainforest regions as well as journalists based at major global media outlets to apply. The full-time, year-long fellowships will cover the reporter’s salary and provide additional support for the media outlet that employs the journalist (if on staff), or that agrees to host the Fellow (if a freelancer)." Deadline: May 22, 2026.

Rainforest Investigations Network Fellowships

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"Each year of the initiative, the Pulitzer Center puts out a call for applications to dedicate a whole year to investigating deforestation in the world’s three main tropical rainforest regions. ... The Fellows are assisted by the RIN data and research team to apply innovative investigation techniques, such as the exploration of large amounts of documents and geospatial analysis. And with the support of the Pulitzer Center’s education team, the network will share investigation findings at schools and universities. ... We encourage experienced investigative journalists in each of the tropical rainforest regions as well as journalists based at major global media outlets to apply. The full-time, year-long fellowships will cover the reporter’s salary and provide additional support for the media outlet that employs the journalist (if on staff), or that agrees to host the Fellow (if a freelancer)." Deadline: May 22, 2026.

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Media Briefing: Data Center Planning — Municipal, Utility and Community Considerations

Accelerating demand for new data centers means many communities are being asked for the first time where and how to permit their construction. SciLine’s briefing covered considerations being weighed by state and local governments, utilities, and communities as part of the data center planning process. Experts discussed the local resource-use implications of data center energy demands; the types of infrastructure projects and upgrades that often accompany new data center facilities; and how large-scale data center projects can affect broader local sustainability goals. The briefing featured short conversations with three experts, followed by a moderated Q&A, all on the record. Includes a transcript.

Media Briefing: Data Center Planning — Municipal, Utility and Community Considerations

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Accelerating demand for new data centers means many communities are being asked for the first time where and how to permit their construction. SciLine’s briefing covered considerations being weighed by state and local governments, utilities, and communities as part of the data center planning process. Experts discussed the local resource-use implications of data center energy demands; the types of infrastructure projects and upgrades that often accompany new data center facilities; and how large-scale data center projects can affect broader local sustainability goals. The briefing featured short conversations with three experts, followed by a moderated Q&A, all on the record. Includes a transcript.

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National Forest Foundation: Call for Solutions Journalism Pitches

"The National Forest Foundation is looking for story pitches for its Winter/Spring 2026 issue of Light & Seed magazine, which will focus on how technology and innovation intersects with National Forests and Grasslands in the U.S. The solution should be on the cusp of real-world or large-scale application: it’s shown success, is actively working through its limitations, and could very soon have significant impact. In particular, we’re looking for stories about bioengineering, whether it’s a piece investigating the efficacy of a new kind of biochar that could remove forever chemicals from water or one assessing the current successes, challenges, and implications of blight-resistant American Chestnuts. 1,000 words for $1,000." Deadline: May 28, 2026.

National Forest Foundation: Call for Solutions Journalism Pitches

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"The National Forest Foundation is looking for story pitches for its Winter/Spring 2026 issue of Light & Seed magazine, which will focus on how technology and innovation intersects with National Forests and Grasslands in the U.S. The solution should be on the cusp of real-world or large-scale application: it’s shown success, is actively working through its limitations, and could very soon have significant impact. In particular, we’re looking for stories about bioengineering, whether it’s a piece investigating the efficacy of a new kind of biochar that could remove forever chemicals from water or one assessing the current successes, challenges, and implications of blight-resistant American Chestnuts. 1,000 words for $1,000." Deadline: May 28, 2026.

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Photo Contest — Regenerative Agriculture: Fostering Resilient Landscapes and Livelihoods

Sustainable Agriculture Network

"Share images that capture how regenerative agriculture supports resilient ecosystems, thriving landscapes, and the people who depend on them." The contest is open to participants worldwide who are 18 years or older. No entry fee. Prizes:

Overall 1st Prize: $1,000 USD
People's Choice Award: $400 USD
Three Category Winners: $200 USD each
Finalists will be featured at the Regenerative Agriculture Forum in Brazil, June 23, 2026

Deadline: May 15, 2026

Photo Contest — Regenerative Agriculture: Fostering Resilient Landscapes and Livelihoods

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"Share images that capture how regenerative agriculture supports resilient ecosystems, thriving landscapes, and the people who depend on them." The contest is open to participants worldwide who are 18 years or older. No entry fee. Prizes:

Overall 1st Prize: $1,000 USD
People's Choice Award: $400 USD
Three Category Winners: $200 USD each
Finalists will be featured at the Regenerative Agriculture Forum in Brazil, June 23, 2026

Deadline: May 15, 2026

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Sustainable Agriculture Network

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Press Briefing: America’s Extreme Drought and Its Climate Connection

"In this press briefing, meteorologists, water experts, and reporters from drought-stricken areas across the nation highlighted how they’re covering its impact on water supplies, agriculture — and even data centers, and equipped journalists with a better understanding of how to make the climate connection in their own reporting."

Press Briefing: America’s Extreme Drought and Its Climate Connection

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"In this press briefing, meteorologists, water experts, and reporters from drought-stricken areas across the nation highlighted how they’re covering its impact on water supplies, agriculture — and even data centers, and equipped journalists with a better understanding of how to make the climate connection in their own reporting."

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Covering Climate Now and Climate Central

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April 22, 2026

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How To Cover Nature Crime

"How can journalists report on nature crime and other criminal activity that affects the environment, as well as the people who live in and depend on these ecosystems? What tools, collaborations and reporting approaches are needed to uncover illegal logging, mining, drug trafficking, and other threats to ecosystems and Indigenous and local communities? "Join this special webinar hosted by Mongabay’s Global Bureau. ... Drawing on reporting by Mongabay’s Nature Crime fellows in Mongabay Latam and Mongabay Indonesia, the discussion explores what journalists can learn from their methods, tools, and field experience."

When: May 5, 2026 at 12:00 UTC // 8 a.m. EDT

How To Cover Nature Crime

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"How can journalists report on nature crime and other criminal activity that affects the environment, as well as the people who live in and depend on these ecosystems? What tools, collaborations and reporting approaches are needed to uncover illegal logging, mining, drug trafficking, and other threats to ecosystems and Indigenous and local communities? "Join this special webinar hosted by Mongabay’s Global Bureau. ... Drawing on reporting by Mongabay’s Nature Crime fellows in Mongabay Latam and Mongabay Indonesia, the discussion explores what journalists can learn from their methods, tools, and field experience."

When: May 5, 2026 at 12:00 UTC // 8 a.m. EDT

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Fellowships & Grants

Knight-Risser Prize for Western Environmental Journalism

JSK Journalism Fellowships at Stanford

"Good environmental journalism changes things. It puts a name to what was once invisible, and makes people care about places and problems they might never otherwise encounter. This is the idea behind the Knight-Risser Prize. And after a decade of recognizing outstanding published work, we’re doing something different: Starting in 2026, the prize will help fund the reporting before it happens. "Up to $10,000 is available to support an enterprise or investigative environmental story set in the western United States, which is defined as all states west of the Mississippi River, including Hawaii and Alaska. "The Knight-Risser prize is open to reporters, photographers, radio and audio journalists, television and video journalists, and documentary filmmakers working in the United States." Deadline: June 2, 2026.

Knight-Risser Prize for Western Environmental Journalism

Summary:

"Good environmental journalism changes things. It puts a name to what was once invisible, and makes people care about places and problems they might never otherwise encounter. This is the idea behind the Knight-Risser Prize. And after a decade of recognizing outstanding published work, we’re doing something different: Starting in 2026, the prize will help fund the reporting before it happens. "Up to $10,000 is available to support an enterprise or investigative environmental story set in the western United States, which is defined as all states west of the Mississippi River, including Hawaii and Alaska. "The Knight-Risser prize is open to reporters, photographers, radio and audio journalists, television and video journalists, and documentary filmmakers working in the United States." Deadline: June 2, 2026.

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JSK Journalism Fellowships at Stanford

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Invasive Annual Grass Journalist Workshop

"By many standards, invasive annual grasses and rangeland fires are the most significant threats to western landscapes. Land managers and conservationists are racing to implement effective treatments to get ahead of this massive land health issue before it becomes insurmountable due to scale and cost. The Intermountain West Joint Venture is hosting an event for journalists to make a deep dive into this complex issue. This workshop will be a fully on-the-record opportunity for journalists to learn from speakers, ask questions, collect imagery, and have hands-on experiences. We hope all participants will build a strong understanding of the topics to be able to report effectively on them and grow the base of people they can reach out to on these natural resource issues."

When: June 2-4, 2026
Where: Thermopolis, Wyoming
A limited number of travel scholarships are available to support transportation and lodging.

Invasive Annual Grass Journalist Workshop

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"By many standards, invasive annual grasses and rangeland fires are the most significant threats to western landscapes. Land managers and conservationists are racing to implement effective treatments to get ahead of this massive land health issue before it becomes insurmountable due to scale and cost. The Intermountain West Joint Venture is hosting an event for journalists to make a deep dive into this complex issue. This workshop will be a fully on-the-record opportunity for journalists to learn from speakers, ask questions, collect imagery, and have hands-on experiences. We hope all participants will build a strong understanding of the topics to be able to report effectively on them and grow the base of people they can reach out to on these natural resource issues."

When: June 2-4, 2026
Where: Thermopolis, Wyoming
A limited number of travel scholarships are available to support transportation and lodging.

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Awards

Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira Contest for Communication and Journalism in Defense of the Environment, Indigenous Peoples and Traditional Communities

Government of Brazil

"The initiative seeks to recognize and contemplate communication and media education works dedicated to the protection of the environment and the defense of the rights of indigenous peoples and traditional communities and freedom of expression. ... The contest includes works published or aired from January 2023, divided into six categories: 1) Text Reporting; 2) Photojournalism and Visual Arts; 3) Audiovisual Reportage; 4) Indigenous Communication; 5) Communication of Traditional Communities; and 6) Media Education. ... The amount of R$300 thousand [approximately USD$58,000] will be distributed as a financial incentive to the top three in each category. Those selected in first place will receive R$30 thousand; the runners-up, R$15 thousand; and the third, R$5 thousand." The contest, open to journalists, popular communicators, artists and researchers over 18 years old, is free to enter. Deadline: May 21, 2026."

For a summary, see also: Government of Brazil announcement, March 30, 2026.

Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira Contest for Communication and Journalism in Defense of the Environment, Indigenous Peoples and Traditional Communities

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"The initiative seeks to recognize and contemplate communication and media education works dedicated to the protection of the environment and the defense of the rights of indigenous peoples and traditional communities and freedom of expression. ... The contest includes works published or aired from January 2023, divided into six categories: 1) Text Reporting; 2) Photojournalism and Visual Arts; 3) Audiovisual Reportage; 4) Indigenous Communication; 5) Communication of Traditional Communities; and 6) Media Education. ... The amount of R$300 thousand [approximately USD$58,000] will be distributed as a financial incentive to the top three in each category. Those selected in first place will receive R$30 thousand; the runners-up, R$15 thousand; and the third, R$5 thousand." The contest, open to journalists, popular communicators, artists and researchers over 18 years old, is free to enter. Deadline: May 21, 2026."

For a summary, see also: Government of Brazil announcement, March 30, 2026.

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Trump’s 2027 Budget Proposes Deep Cuts to Science Programs

C&EN analyzes the proposal for multiple science agencies, which "would face $73 billion in cuts, including reduced funding for scientific research and health and environmental programs." The article includes many handy outbound links for reference.

Awards

DIG Awards

DIG Documentaries Investigations Journalism - ETS

"The DIG Awards acknowledge excellence in journalism and encourage the work of reporters who use video and audio to investigate current social, economic, technological, environmental and political issues." 2026 call for entry. Deadlines:

“Video” and “Audio & Podcast” categories: June 6, 2026 (non-monetary prizes; opportunity to be screened at the 2026 DIG Festival, September 23-27 in Modena
“DIG Pitch «Matteo Scanni»” category: June 15, 2026 (for documentaries in development; includes funding of up to €15,000)

DIG Awards

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"The DIG Awards acknowledge excellence in journalism and encourage the work of reporters who use video and audio to investigate current social, economic, technological, environmental and political issues." 2026 call for entry. Deadlines:

“Video” and “Audio & Podcast” categories: June 6, 2026 (non-monetary prizes; opportunity to be screened at the 2026 DIG Festival, September 23-27 in Modena
“DIG Pitch «Matteo Scanni»” category: June 15, 2026 (for documentaries in development; includes funding of up to €15,000)

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DIG Documentaries Investigations Journalism - ETS

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Outrider Science Media Forum

"Outrider’s Science Media Forum connects journalists with NASA’s latest technology to help them cover local science stories. This free, one-day event shows media professionals how to use NASA research and resources in their reporting on health and the environment. ... We offer travel grants to U.S. reporters to cover the cost of lodging and travel to Madison, Wisconsin."

When: May 14, 2026 (apply by April 15)
Where: The Pyle Center, Madison, Wisconsin

Outrider Science Media Forum

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"Outrider’s Science Media Forum connects journalists with NASA’s latest technology to help them cover local science stories. This free, one-day event shows media professionals how to use NASA research and resources in their reporting on health and the environment. ... We offer travel grants to U.S. reporters to cover the cost of lodging and travel to Madison, Wisconsin."

When: May 14, 2026 (apply by April 15)
Where: The Pyle Center, Madison, Wisconsin

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NASA Earthdata Offers a New Look at What Satellites See Down Here

Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ)

"The capacity to visualize Earth’s ecosystems in detail is an invaluable aid to reporting on the environment. That’s now being bolstered with an ongoing upgrade to NASA’s Earthdata program, fueled by its ranks of satellites. Reporter’s Toolbox says the refurbishment offers treasures for journalists ranging from oceans, groundwater and land surfaces to the biosphere and atmosphere."

Fellowships & Grants

IJNR’s Community Reporting Project Fellowships

Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources (IJNR)

Applications are being accepted from early-career journalists for the first cohort of these new fellowships, a joint endeavor of IJNR, The Uproot Project and partners. Deadline: April 26, 2026. Fellows must be members of Uproot (free to join) and will:

Attend a three-day, expenses-paid, science and environment reporting workshop, produced by IJNR, the Uproot Project and partners (May 27-30, beginning and ending in Detroit).
Be eligible to apply for grants designed to cover travel and costs associated with reporting in under-reported communities.
Be eligible to apply for paid, eight-week fellowships at Michigan Public and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, to take place in Fall 2026.
Engage with other professional journalists as part of a community-building speaker series organized by Dr. Danielle Brown, the 1855 Community and Urban Journalism Professor at Michigan State University’s School of Journalism.
Participate in other virtual workshops and trainings to be developed in response to the 2026 cohort’s needs and interests
Be connected to mentoring, editing, help with pitches and other support from both IJNR and the Uproot Project.

IJNR’s Community Reporting Project Fellowships

Summary:

Applications are being accepted from early-career journalists for the first cohort of these new fellowships, a joint endeavor of IJNR, The Uproot Project and partners. Deadline: April 26, 2026. Fellows must be members of Uproot (free to join) and will:

Attend a three-day, expenses-paid, science and environment reporting workshop, produced by IJNR, the Uproot Project and partners (May 27-30, beginning and ending in Detroit).
Be eligible to apply for grants designed to cover travel and costs associated with reporting in under-reported communities.
Be eligible to apply for paid, eight-week fellowships at Michigan Public and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, to take place in Fall 2026.
Engage with other professional journalists as part of a community-building speaker series organized by Dr. Danielle Brown, the 1855 Community and Urban Journalism Professor at Michigan State University’s School of Journalism.
Participate in other virtual workshops and trainings to be developed in response to the 2026 cohort’s needs and interests
Be connected to mentoring, editing, help with pitches and other support from both IJNR and the Uproot Project.

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Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources (IJNR)

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How To Cover Science at Risk – Lessons From Ukraine

The Association of British Science Writers "partnered with Science at Risk, a digital platform and community of Ukrainian scientists affected by Russia’s war, and Olesia Pavlyshyn, a science journalist and Editor-in-Chief of the Ukrainian popular science media 'Kunsht', to prepare some guidelines on what and how to report about science during wartime. The article ... discusses Ukrainian examples, but these can also be applied in other conflict situations."

How To Cover Science at Risk – Lessons From Ukraine

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The Association of British Science Writers "partnered with Science at Risk, a digital platform and community of Ukrainian scientists affected by Russia’s war, and Olesia Pavlyshyn, a science journalist and Editor-in-Chief of the Ukrainian popular science media 'Kunsht', to prepare some guidelines on what and how to report about science during wartime. The article ... discusses Ukrainian examples, but these can also be applied in other conflict situations."

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March 30, 2026

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Fellowships & Grants

IRE Fellowships & Scholarships

Investigative Reporters & Editors

"IRE offers numerous fellowships and scholarships each year, thanks to the generous support of our sponsors and donors. Assistance typically includes a one-year IRE membership/renewal and the program registration fee." Options include but are not limited to:

Conference fellowships and scholarships, including the Sandra Thomas Environmental Scholarship (not for students)
Bootcamp fellowships
Additional Fellowships, including the Chauncey Bailey Journalist of Color Investigative Reporting Fellowship; Freelance Fellowship; Koch Continuum Grant in Public Health and Disability Investigative Reporting (April 7, 2026 deadline); David Dietz Fellowship; R-CAR Fellowship (rural); and Mike Levine Journalism Education Fund

IRE Fellowships & Scholarships

Summary:

"IRE offers numerous fellowships and scholarships each year, thanks to the generous support of our sponsors and donors. Assistance typically includes a one-year IRE membership/renewal and the program registration fee." Options include but are not limited to:

Conference fellowships and scholarships, including the Sandra Thomas Environmental Scholarship (not for students)
Bootcamp fellowships
Additional Fellowships, including the Chauncey Bailey Journalist of Color Investigative Reporting Fellowship; Freelance Fellowship; Koch Continuum Grant in Public Health and Disability Investigative Reporting (April 7, 2026 deadline); David Dietz Fellowship; R-CAR Fellowship (rural); and Mike Levine Journalism Education Fund

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Covering Contaminated Sites Under Trump

Public Media Journalists Association

"Most of us have a contaminated site near us, but without reporters playing a watchdog role, these sites often languish for decades, potentially impacting people’s health. The stakes couldn’t be higher: Trump’s proposed cutting the budget to the very program responsible for cleaning those sites up. "In this webinar, journalist and creator of the award-winning 'Hazard NJ' and 'Hazard NYC' podcasts, Jordan Gass-Pooré provides tips on the ways journalists can report on contaminated sites in the age of Trump using open-source and OSINT tools."

When: March 31, 2026 @ 1-2 p.m. ET

Resource Database / Guide

Fire Sleuths Get Wildland Urban Interface Data Maps

Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ)

"Communities surrounded by forest can be a beautiful place to live … or a wildfire trap. Environmental journalists can readily map and identify these so-called wildland urban interfaces through a federal government resource, writes the latest Reporter’s Toolbox. More on this data mapping tool and how to use it to track your area’s risk, explore historical trends and layer other data."

Fellowships & Grants

McCloy Fellowships on Global Trends

"In an era of rapid change and global interconnection, understanding and addressing the challenges of tomorrow has never been more urgent. The McCloy Fellowships on Global Trends are designed to empower young American and German professionals to dive deep into the critical issues that shape our world today – issues like national security, demographic changes, urbanization, energy and the environment, sustainability, technological innovation, public health, and global economic concerns such as inflation, trade, and supply chains. Fellows have the freedom to design their research programs, choose where to go and identify whom to engage with, allowing for an enriching experience that fosters cross-cultural dialogue and collaboration. Fellows receive a $7,000 stipend covering travel expenses (including transatlantic airfare and domestic travel) and room and board for at least 21 days. American Fellows travel to Germany, and German Fellows travel to the United States." Deadline: April 24, 2026.

McCloy Fellowships on Global Trends

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"In an era of rapid change and global interconnection, understanding and addressing the challenges of tomorrow has never been more urgent. The McCloy Fellowships on Global Trends are designed to empower young American and German professionals to dive deep into the critical issues that shape our world today – issues like national security, demographic changes, urbanization, energy and the environment, sustainability, technological innovation, public health, and global economic concerns such as inflation, trade, and supply chains. Fellows have the freedom to design their research programs, choose where to go and identify whom to engage with, allowing for an enriching experience that fosters cross-cultural dialogue and collaboration. Fellows receive a $7,000 stipend covering travel expenses (including transatlantic airfare and domestic travel) and room and board for at least 21 days. American Fellows travel to Germany, and German Fellows travel to the United States." Deadline: April 24, 2026.

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Banff Centre’s Mountain Writers Intensive

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

"The Mountain Writers Intensive is a three-week residency for twelve writers in fiction, nonfiction, journalism, or poetry. Ideal for projects on mountain narratives, adventure, environmental journalism, and the human connection to landscape, the program emphasizes literary excellence and narrative development. Writers enjoy dedicated time to create, connect with peers, and receive mentorship in Banff’s inspiring mountain setting. The residency overlaps with the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival, offering opportunities to engage with visiting authors, editors, and publishers. Lodging and meals are included, allowing participants to fully focus on their craft and creative growth. The program is designed to cater to emerging and established writers in all genres working on mountain narratives, environmental journalism, stories of adventure, or projects with an environmental theme."

Application deadline: April 15
Scholarships available

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Environmental Investigations and the Law: What Editors Expect Freelancers To Know

"Freelancing in investigative journalism can be risky, especially when legal threats are real. So how much legal knowledge do editors expect when freelancers pitch environmental investigations? How do they assess legal preparedness, what kind of support they can offer, and when publication lawyers step in to protect hard-hitting reporting. Find out what you need to get commissioned, get published, and avoid preventable legal trouble, by watching this webinar's recording."

Environmental Investigations and the Law: What Editors Expect Freelancers To Know

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"Freelancing in investigative journalism can be risky, especially when legal threats are real. So how much legal knowledge do editors expect when freelancers pitch environmental investigations? How do they assess legal preparedness, what kind of support they can offer, and when publication lawyers step in to protect hard-hitting reporting. Find out what you need to get commissioned, get published, and avoid preventable legal trouble, by watching this webinar's recording."

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Journalismfund Europe

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February 26, 2026

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Fellowships & Grants

McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism

"The McGraw Fellowships, an initiative of the Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, provide experienced journalists with a grant up to $15,000 and the editorial support needed to produce deeply reported enterprise and investigative stories that delve into critical issues related to the global economy, business or finance. Given the enormous changes in federal spending and policy priorities now taking place in Washington DC, we are particularly interested in story proposals that examine the impact of these changes. Both freelance and staff journalists in all forms of media with at least five years’ professional experience are eligible. Journalists from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Previous McGraw Fellows have explored a wide variety of topics -- and you don't need to be a business reporter to apply. Many have been generalists, or cover beats such as the environment, health care, education. Others focus on inequality or corporate accountability." Deadlines:

April 13, 2026 for the Spring 2026 fellowships
October 12, 2026 for the Fall 2026 fellowships

McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism

Summary:

"The McGraw Fellowships, an initiative of the Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, provide experienced journalists with a grant up to $15,000 and the editorial support needed to produce deeply reported enterprise and investigative stories that delve into critical issues related to the global economy, business or finance. Given the enormous changes in federal spending and policy priorities now taking place in Washington DC, we are particularly interested in story proposals that examine the impact of these changes. Both freelance and staff journalists in all forms of media with at least five years’ professional experience are eligible. Journalists from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Previous McGraw Fellows have explored a wide variety of topics -- and you don't need to be a business reporter to apply. Many have been generalists, or cover beats such as the environment, health care, education. Others focus on inequality or corporate accountability." Deadlines:

April 13, 2026 for the Spring 2026 fellowships
October 12, 2026 for the Fall 2026 fellowships

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Library

Amazon Mining Watch

BanffPitch

Lights Out: Protecting Birds From Light Pollution

Rainforest Investigations Network Fellowships

Media Briefing: Data Center Planning — Municipal, Utility and Community Considerations

National Forest Foundation: Call for Solutions Journalism Pitches

Photo Contest — Regenerative Agriculture: Fostering Resilient Landscapes and Livelihoods

Press Briefing: America’s Extreme Drought and Its Climate Connection

How To Cover Nature Crime

Knight-Risser Prize for Western Environmental Journalism

Invasive Annual Grass Journalist Workshop

Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira Contest for Communication and Journalism in Defense of the Environment, Indigenous Peoples and Traditional Communities

Trump’s 2027 Budget Proposes Deep Cuts to Science Programs

DIG Awards

Outrider Science Media Forum

NASA Earthdata Offers a New Look at What Satellites See Down Here

IJNR’s Community Reporting Project Fellowships

How To Cover Science at Risk – Lessons From Ukraine

IRE Fellowships & Scholarships

Covering Contaminated Sites Under Trump

Fire Sleuths Get Wildland Urban Interface Data Maps

McCloy Fellowships on Global Trends

Banff Centre’s Mountain Writers Intensive

Environmental Investigations and the Law: What Editors Expect Freelancers To Know

McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism