In partnership with
THE SCIENCE MEDIA CENTRE OF CANADA,
the sitka foundation presents
Messengers of biodiversity reporting grants
about the grant
THE grant
In partnership with the Science Media Centre of Canada, the Sitka Foundation is offering journalists grants to support the reporting and writing of broadcast or written stories about biodiversity issues in British Columbia. The grants are for stories that will be published across a range of media in Canada, the U.S., and internationally.
To receive this grant, the journalist’s proposed work must focus on some aspect of British Columbia’s biodiversity, although journalists receiving this grant do not need to be based in British Columbia or Canada. The funding is designed to be flexible and can be used to help cover research time, travel, and other related expenses. There are sixteen grants of $10,000 each available this year. Works created by previous winners can be viewed here.
the sitka foundation
The Sitka Foundation is a charitable family foundation based in Vancouver that funds the conservation of nature and the protection of biodiversity through several granting programs. These programs are currently focused on amplifying and protecting biodiversity in British Columbia. Sitka supports the fundamental importance of nature by offering philanthropic grants to messengers of biodiversity: bridge builders, solution seekers, and strategic communicators.
the science media centre of canada
The Science Media Centre of Canada (SMCC) is a charitable organization that supports Canadian journalists writing about the sciences, health, and the environment. Through communication and partnerships, the SMCC aims to improve public understanding and engagement of science issues through media coverage that is accurate, incisive, and evidence-based.