The Human-Centred Conservation Storytelling Grant is designed to support high-quality journalism and storytelling that highlights the human realities of conservation in Africa. This commissioning grant is open to experienced journalists, filmmakers, photographers, and audio storytellers, with a focus on producing work that is suitable for publication or broadcast through established media platforms. About the Grant Conservation is often discussed in overly simplistic terms, detached from the social, political, and economic realities of the regions it impacts. The Human-Centred Conservation Storytelling Grant aims to fill this gap by supporting in-depth, nuanced stories that reflect the complexity of conservation in African contexts. The goal is to bring human perspectives to the forefront, showing how people’s rights, livelihoods, governance systems, and knowledge shape conservation outcomes. Who is Eligible? The grant is aimed at professional storytellers who: Have the access, skills, and ambition to produce high-quality, publishable work. Are experienced in working to editorial standards. Can bring fresh perspectives to the complexities of conservation. What Is Human-Centred Conservation? Human-Centred Conservation acknowledges that conservation success is not solely dependent on ecological factors but is deeply intertwined with human realities. This includes people’s rights, access to resources, their economic systems, and the governance frameworks they operate within. By recognizing the importance of these factors, Human-Centred Conservation focuses on achieving long-term outcomes that consider land use, resource access, culture, health, and coexistence with wildlife. Grant-supported stories should reflect these interconnected realities, examining both successes and challenges. These stories aim to show: Where Human-Centred Conservation leads to better outcomes. How the absence of these principles can undermine conservation efforts. The complexities, trade-offs, and lived experiences that shape conservation practices. Story Themes and Focus The grant is looking for original and compelling stories that explore conservation through a human lens. The following themes are encouraged: Successful Human-Centred Conservation: Exploring areas where integrating human perspectives has led to positive environmental outcomes. Challenges and Gaps in Conservation: Investigating where the absence of a human-centred approach has limited conservation progress. Trade-offs and Tensions: Showing the complex dynamics between ecological goals and human needs. Hope, Innovation, and Resilience: Highlighting innovative solutions and positive change. Contradictions and Unintended Consequences: Discussing the complexities and unforeseen results of conservation strategies. It’s essential that the stories avoid simplistic narratives and instead provide a balanced view of the human, ecological, and political factors at play. What We Are Not Looking For This grant does not support the following types of content: Promotional or advocacy pieces that focus solely on a specific cause or agenda. Generic wildlife stories without a strong human dimension or context. Simplified narratives that frame conservation as either entirely successful or entirely unsuccessful. Stories lacking social, political, or economic context. Organizational communications or marketing materials. We are also unlikely to fund proposals requiring significant editorial development, technical support, or capacity-building to reach publishable quality. Funding Tiers Applicants can apply for one of the following funding tiers: Tier 1: Up to USD 5,000 Tier 2: Up to USD 8,000 Tier 3: Up to USD 12,000 Budgets should be realistic and proportional to the scope of the proposed project. There is no requirement to reach the maximum amount in each tier. Application Process To apply, applicants must submit their proposal via the online application platform. The required materials include: A short story pitch detailing the concept and approach. Examples of previous work that demonstrate editorial experience and storytelling ability. Publication or broadcast pathways that outline where and how the story will be shared. A budget summary aligned with the selected funding tier. The application process is competitive, and only applications that meet the eligibility criteria will be considered for review. Selection Process The selection panel will evaluate applications based on: The quality and clarity of the story pitch. The alignment with Human-Centred Conservation principles. Evidence of professional experience and editorial readiness. The feasibility and realism of the proposed budget. It’s important to note that not all eligible applications will be funded. 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