Call for Applications: ERC Collaborative Reporting Grants

In this round, ERC seeks to support similar stories as well as reports specific to sand mining as a follow-up to Beneath the Sands. The grants are aimed at promoting collaborations to allow journalists from different countries to fill in gaps in each others’ reporting.

Benefits

• Apart from the financial support, ERC offers the opportunity to work on an underreported environmental issue in a collaborative manner. They can also connect you with mentors and the network of experts as well as relevant training opportunities.

Project Duration

• The reporting should start around September 2023 and typically be done in four to six months.

Who can apply?

• Applications must include at least two journalists or news outlets from two different countries or regions.
• Freelance journalists are welcome to apply.

How to apply?

• If you’re interested and ready to apply, please prepare the following:
  • A one-page story proposal with details of your idea and reporting plan. The proposal must emphasize what’s going to be new or revelatory about your story and how each reporter will contribute to the story.
  • A budget that lays out the anticipated expenses for the project. This may include fees for records requests, travel and lodging, and stipend for freelance reporters.
  • Resumes for each journalist with links to previously published reports and at least two professional references.
  • For media outlets, data about your reach, audience, and links to previous investigations.
  • For staff writers, a letter of support from an editor in your newsroom.
  • For freelance journalists, a letter of interest from a news outlet that is willing or committed to publish your story.
  • Note: News outlets are strongly encouraged to sign up as a partner newsroom with ERC before or when applying, but it’s not required and will not jeopardize their application.

For more information, visit ERC.