DEADLINE: Fund for Environmental Journalism (FEJ) Grant Opportunity

Apply for SEJ’s Story Grants on the Clean Energy Transition

The Society of Environmental Journalists is now accepting proposals for story grants on the clean energy transition in the United States.

January 19, 2024 (11:59 p.m. ET) is the extended deadline for proposals to SEJ’s Fund for Environmental Journalism (FEJ) for grants up to $5,000 for stipends and expenses such as travel, multimedia production, translation and more. Story proposals on electrification in local communities are encouraged, as well as those that reflect diverse and inclusive perspectives.

The application portal is open now. Proposals must include a narrative, media dissemination plan, qualifications, letter of support from editor(s), and detailed budget. Entry fees will be waived for members of SEJ and members of affinity journalism associations (AAJA, IJA, Military Veterans in Journalism, NABJ, NAHJ, NLGJA, SAJA, The Uproot Project, and/or Trans Journalists Association). Non-members whose professional work meets SEJ's membership eligibility requirements may apply with $40 fee. Please review the complete guidelines before applying.

This competition is generously underwritten by the nonprofit Rewiring America and other foundation and individual donors to the Fund for Environmental Journalism.

FEJ Proposal Guidelines and Application Form