Earth Journalism Network Grants for Video Content Production on Renewable Energy in India 2025
- Omran Aburayya
- 1 day ago
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If you're an India-based video content producer passionate about renewable energy and environmental storytelling, the Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is offering a unique opportunity to amplify your voice. Applications are now open for the 2025 EJN Grants for Video Content Production and Distribution to Build Awareness About Renewable Energy in India. This initiative aims to support the creation and dissemination of compelling video content that highlights the challenges and innovations within India's renewable energy sector, with a special focus on the states of Bihar, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh.
🎓 Fellowship Summary
Location: India
Host Institution: Earth Journalism Network (EJN), a project of Internews
Level: Professional development for video content producers
Target Group: India-based video content producers, including freelancers and media professionals
Fields of Focus: Renewable energy, environmental journalism, climate change, sustainable development
Award Value and Coverage: Up to ₹2.75 lakh for video production costs, including mentorship support
Duration: Content must be published by October 31, 2025
Application Deadline: May 30, 2025, 11:59 PM (Asia/Kolkata)
Start Date: Fellows to be selected and agreements signed by June 16, 2025
Eligible to: India-based video content producers with a demonstrated interest in renewable energy reporting
🎥 Fellowship Overview
India is rapidly advancing towards its goal of installing 500 GW of electricity generation capacity from non-fossil sources by 2030. However, the journey is fraught with challenges, including outdated electricity grids, financing hurdles, regulatory inconsistencies, and land availability issues. EJN's grant program seeks to illuminate these challenges and the innovative solutions being implemented to overcome them. By supporting the production of insightful video content, EJN aims to enhance public understanding and stimulate informed discussions around renewable energy in India.
📚 Structure and Activities
Selected fellows will receive financial support and mentorship to produce video content that delves into various aspects of India's renewable energy landscape. The program encourages storytelling that is investigative, engaging, and offers fresh perspectives on underreported issues. Fellows are expected to produce videos approximately 8 minutes in length, with the flexibility to create a series of shorter videos within the same budget. The content should be ready for publication by October 31, 2025.
🎁 Benefits
Financial Support: Up to ₹2.75 lakh to cover reporting and production costs, including travel, accommodation, editing, translation, and other necessary expenses.
Mentorship: Guidance from experienced mentors to enhance storytelling techniques and content quality.
Broadcast Opportunities: Assistance in securing platforms for content dissemination to reach wider audiences.
Language Flexibility: Content can be produced in English, Hindi, Marathi, or Tamil, with English subtitles encouraged for broader reach.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Residency: Applicants must be based in India.
Experience: Demonstrated interest and experience in covering renewable energy or related environmental topics.
Diversity Encouraged: Applications from women, youth, and members of Indigenous and/or ethnic minority communities are especially encouraged.
Team Applications: Groups of content producers can apply, but one lead applicant must be designated for communication and fund management.
Language Proficiency: Ability to produce content in English, Hindi, Marathi, or Tamil.
📝 Application Procedure
Application Process:
Online Application: Submit your application through the EJN website by clicking the 'Apply now' button.
Account Setup: If you don't have an existing account, register by clicking “Log in” on the top right of the page and then “Sign up.”
Draft Saving: You can save your application as a draft and return to complete it before the deadline.
📂 Required Documents:
Storyboard or Treatment: A detailed outline describing the envisioned final project, including visuals, segments, interviews, and sounds to be captured.
Letter of Support: A signed letter from a media outlet committing to broadcast the produced content by October 31, 2025.
Budget Proposal: A detailed budget with justification for the amount requested, using the provided template.
Work Samples: Links to previous video projects, specifying roles played in each production.
Safety Plan: Consideration of health and safety measures, including any related costs, during fieldwork.
🗓️ Submission Deadline: May 30, 2025, 11:59 PM (Asia/Kolkata)
ℹ️ Additional Information
Selection Criteria: Proposals will be evaluated based on relevance, originality, potential impact, and innovative storytelling approaches.
Publication Rights: Selected applicants should first broadcast their content through their affiliated media outlet, with EJN and its partners retaining rights to share and distribute the content freely.
Equipment: Budgets should reflect the use of existing equipment or rentals; proposals requiring the purchase of new equipment are discouraged.
Stipends: A stipend component is acceptable, especially for freelancers, but should not exceed 30% of the total budget.
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