Apply now: Greenwashing x Energy Transition Microgrants (Brazil)

Seeking to qualify the democratic debate on important issues for the country, Agência Pública works to stimulate the production and coverage of issues that contribute to public transparency, social justice and the uncompromising defense of human rights.

The reporting micro-grants project is part of the efforts to achieve these general objectives, with a specific focus on reporters who intend to produce independent, innovative investigative journalism in tune with the most relevant discussions for the population.

In this 19th edition, Agência Pública joins forces with Idec, a reference in the defense of ethics in consumer relations and in the fight for consumer rights, to promote the Greenwashing x Energy Transition Microgrants and encourage discussions on the topic in the year in which the United Nations Conference on Climate Change, COP30, takes place in Belém, Pará.

The contest is aimed at reporters interested in independently investigating issues of public interest. The proposed stories should address greenwashing practices by companies that negatively impact the debate on the energy transition and the climate crisis. These actions may include lobbying, solutions that present themselves as “green” but are harmful to the environment, and misinformation, among other practices.

Funding Information

• Three grants of R$9,000 will be awarded to the best articles on the topic.
• Winners will receive half of the total amount (R$4,500) as an advance and the second half after the publication of the report.

Eligibility Criteria

• Reporters from all over the country who are interested in producing investigative reports on greenwashing practices and their impacts on the energy transition can apply.
• To apply, it is necessary to submit a preliminary investigation, story outline, schedule and budget.
• The grant must be used to fund the production of the report, in the way the reporter prefers.

Judging Criteria

• Consistency in pre-counting;
• Originality and relevance of the agenda;
• Reporter experience and ability to report independently;
• Safety and feasibility of the investigation;
• Journalistic resources and methods to be used.

Application Requirements

• The registered agenda proposals must, in accordance with the requirements of the form, contain all of the following information:
  • Contact information;
  • A brief biography of the proposing journalist focusing on professional experience, with a link to investigative reports carried out;
  • A professional reference with contact telephone number;
  • Contact information and short biographies of other team members, if any;
• Detailed proposal for an unpublished agenda:
  • Initial research;
  • Context;
  • Possible sources.
  • Work plan, including research time, journalistic methods to be employed and products to be delivered (text, photos, video, infographics);
  • Budget plan, including all costs (tickets, transport, daily allowances) and the reporter’s payment, in the proportion he chooses.

For more information, visit Agência Pública.