Latin American journalists have access to reporting grants, fellowships, and opportunities at the start of 2025. They range from year-long fellowships to grants for long-term projects.
Environmental journalism stands out, with organizations like the Earth Journalism Network and Mongabay offering resources for investigative projects. There are also opportunities tailored to early-career journalists.
Below, LatAm Journalism Review (LJR) presents a compilation of opportunities available for Latin American journalists. Interested applicants can the respective websites for detailed descriptions of each program.
The Global Investigative Journalism Network is offering fellowships for journalists from the global south and historically underrepresented groups to attend the Global Investigative Journalism Conference (GIJC), the largest international gathering for investigative and data journalists.
This year, the conference will be held from November 20 to 24, 2025, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Malaysia. It is organized by the GIJN in partnership with the independent outlet Malaysiakini.
With over 150 panels, workshops, and networking opportunities, GIJC25 will cover topics such as advanced investigative techniques, cross-border collaboration, strategies for journalists working in risky environments, data journalism, artificial intelligence, and climate change. Professionals from more than 100 countries are expected to attend.
The fellowships include airfare, accommodation, local transportation, meals during the event, and conference registration. Journalists with experience in investigative or data reporting will be prioritized.
Applications must be submitted in English by January 31. After the event, fellows are expected to produce a report or share their acquired knowledge with their networks. Proficiency in English is required, as the sessions and workshops will be conducted in this language.
Selected fellows will be notified by April 15.
Visit the website for more information.
Designed to empower young environmental journalists from tropical regions with high biodiversity, Mongabay’s Y. Eva Tan Conservation Reporting Fellowship Program provides training and hands-on experience in environmental journalism.
Building on Mongabay’s successful internship program, this initiative has supported dozens of journalists in over a dozen countries since 2008. Starting this year, the program will offer up to 12 fellowships annually—six with the global English-language office and six with Mongabay-Latam, the Spanish-language branch.
Each fellow will receive $3,000 over six months. Participants will produce six original stories, working remotely with support from specialized editors. Fellows are expected to commit 10 hours per week, with an average of one story published per month.
Eligibility requirements include living in tropical countries classified as low to upper-middle income by the World Bank, an interest in conservation issues, and effective communication skills.
Applications for the English-language program are open from December 15 to February 1, with the fellowship running from May 1 to October 31. The Spanish-language program accepts applications until February 10 and runs from April 1 to September 30.
Mongabay plans to expand the program to additional countries, including Brazil, in the future.
Visit the website for more information (English).
Visit the website for more information (Spanish).
CONNECTAS offers investigative reporting grants to Latin American and Caribbean journalists, providing editorial support and funding to enable in-depth investigations.
With guidance from an experienced international team, participants can propose projects on themes such as corruption, misuse of public resources, organized crime, human rights violations, abuse of power against vulnerable groups, or environmental crimes. Grants range from $1,000 to $3,000, depending on the project’s scope.
Selected projects should reveal new information and contribute to understanding socially relevant issues at national or regional levels. Stories exposing power abuses or structural problems are especially valued. In addition to funding, journalists receive personalized editorial support until publication, with work featured on the CONNECTAS platform and partner media outlets in the region.
Applicants must have at least three years of journalism experience and reside in Latin America or the Caribbean. Applications should be submitted via the Matrix CONNECTAS platform, and projects must be completed between March and June this year.
Participants will also join the #CONNECTASHub, a regional community of journalists fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange in investigative reporting.
Visit the website for more information (in Spanish).
Earth Journalism Network Amazon Media Grants (Deadline: February 7)
Media outlets, journalists, NGOs, academic institutions, and groups interested in the Amazon region can apply for $5,000 to $10,000 grants to support journalism and communication initiatives focused on environmental crimes in the Amazon.
The call for proposals, launched by Internews Earth Journalism Network (EJN) in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), will remain open until February 7. The initiative covers Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, emphasizing reporting on activities such as illegal mining, wildlife trafficking, and deforestation.
This is the third funding round under the Together for Conservation project, which aims to strengthen the capabilities of local actors in biodiversity conservation and the prevention of environmental crimes in the Amazon. The project provides not only financial support but also technical and editorial assistance to selected organizations. Approved projects must be executed between May and September 2025.
The two previous rounds funded investigative reporting on topics such as the contamination of riverine communities in Brazil due to illegal mining and the trafficking of Amazonian turtles along the borders of Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador.
In this new phase, the call highlights the importance of proposals that address sustainable solutions, promote regional collaboration, and increase the quantity and quality of information on environmental crimes, particularly regarding the threats faced by Indigenous and local communities.
Projects may include a variety of activities, such as investigative reporting, mentorship programs, training workshops, and collaborative cross-border initiatives. Proposals that showcase the efforts of governments, civil organizations, and local communities in mitigating the impacts of these crimes will also be highly valued.
To ensure broader reach, the resulting stories and journalistic resources can be produced in any language, as long as communication with the EJN team is conducted in Portuguese, Spanish, or English.
The full call for proposals, including eligibility criteria and application details, is available on the Internews website. The announcement of approved projects is expected in April.
Visit the website for more information.
Vocação Amazônia Program (Deadline: February 10)
Applications are open for the “Vocação Amazônia: Voices, Science, and Communication in the Amazon” program, developed by the Amazônia Vox platform with support from the Serrapilheira Institute and the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ). The initiative aims to amplify Amazonian voices and increase the visibility of the region’s scientific production.
The program will run from January to October 2025 and will include training activities and tasks designed to map and incorporate leaders and researchers into the Amazon Knowledge Source Database, available on the amazoniavox.com website. Selected participants will receive microgrants totaling R$3,000 ($500USD), paid in monthly installments, along with a certificate that can be used as proof of supervised internship.
The program seeks to select 8 journalism students (grant recipients) and 8 professional journalists (mentors), with one slot for each group in the states of Acre, Amazonas, Pará, Maranhão, Mato Grosso, Rondônia, Roraima, and Tocantins.
In the case of Amapá, the slots have already been filled during a pilot project. Selected participants will receive free training in science and solutions journalism and news production. They will also have the opportunity to propose story ideas at the end of each cycle, with the possibility of receiving an additional R$1,500 to produce the articles.
Applications for cycle 1 (Pará and Amazonas) have closed, but applications for subsequent cycles remain open until February 10 for Acre, Rondônia, and Roraima, and until May 10 for Maranhão, Mato Grosso, and Tocantins.
Visit the website for more information (in Portuguese).
World Press Institute Fellowship (Deadline: February 15)
Every year, hundreds of professional journalists from around the world compete for 10 spots in the World Press Institute (WPI) fellowship.
The program offers an immersive experience in the workings of the American press.
During the fellowship, participants travel to cities such as Washington, D.C., Chicago, New York, and San Francisco, meeting with experts, visiting renowned newsrooms, think tanks, and human rights organizations, with the goal of gaining an in-depth understanding of how American democracy functions.
Additionally, the selected journalists have the opportunity to explore innovative business models being implemented in local and national media outlets, as well as study the contemporary challenges faced by the U.S. media.
The WPI covers program-related expenses, including round-trip airfare to the U.S., domestic transportation, accommodation, and a stipend for food. Applicants must have at least five years of full-time journalism experience and an advanced level of proficiency in English. Applications for the 2025 cohort are open until February 15, 2025.
Visit the website for more information.
Tarbel Fellowship (Deadline: February 28)
Lasting for one year, the Tarbell Fellowship is aimed at early-career journalists who wish to explore and cover the impact of artificial intelligence in today's world. The program combines technical learning, hands-on experience, and connections with top-level professionals, opening important doors for a meaningful career in journalism.
The selected fellows will participate in a comprehensive program and may be placed for nine months at prominent newsrooms such as Time magazine, the South China Morning Post, the Los Angeles Times, The Dispatch, The Verge, and Euractiv, among other newspapers and magazines.
Additionally, the fellows will take part in a 10-week study group focused on topics such as AI governance and technical fundamentals, as well as a one-week meeting in San Francisco. The program also offers a stipend of up to $50,000 to support journalists during the experience.
The commitment required is full-time, requiring participants to focus entirely on the program to maximize results.
The fellowship is open to beginners in journalism from around the world, providing a great opportunity for Latin American journalists who wish to expand their horizons. Some placements may require relocation to the United States or the United Kingdom, and the organization offers support for visa acquisition when necessary.
Applications for the next cohort, which will run from June 2025 to May 2026, began being accepted in January 2025. Interested individuals must apply by February 28.
