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Jamma Conservation & Communitiesnhas opened applications for its Human-Centred Conservation Storytelling Grant 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Human-Centred Conservation Storytelling Grant aims to commission high-quality, publishable stories that reveal the complex interactions between people and conservation.
Funding is available across three tiers based on story format and complexity:
Up to USD 5,000 – Written, audio, or single-format stories
Up to USD 8,000 – Multi-part stories or more complex reporting
Up to USD 12,000 – Visual or film-based projects
Budgets do not need to reach the maximum tier amount. All budgets will be assessed for realism and proportionality.
Experienced journalists, writers, filmmakers, photographers, audio producers, or multimedia storytellers
Professional experience with prior published or broadcast work or a recognised independent channel
Ability to demonstrate a clear publication or broadcast pathway for the proposed story
Proposed stories must have a strong African focus, grounded in African contexts, communities, or landscapes
Submission must include at least three examples of previous work
Applications are submitted online via our application platform and include:
This is a competitive process. Only applications that meet the eligibility criteria will be considered for review.
Apply for Jamma Conservation & Communities Human-Centred Conservation Storytelling Grant
