Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources

All of IJNR’s programs are designed for reporters and editors who aspire to produce deeper, more explanatory news coverage of issues such as water quality, quantity, and use, climate change, urban development, environmental racism, land use, energy exploration and consumption, wildlife, agriculture, wildfire, fisheries, forestry, and public health. 

IJNR’s experiential learning model gives journalists an opportunity to gain a fuller understanding of the environment, economic and cultural landscapes underlying the most contentious natural resource issues of our time. In turn, the increased accuracy, depth and perspective in news coverage generated by these journalists help to promote greater public awareness, better-informed civic discourse, expanded citizen engagement, and more responsible decision-making.

Current opportunities from this funder:

Indigenous Reporting Grant

Across North America, Indigenous communities are often intimately involved in complex natural resource issues. Whether it’s addressing the realities of sea level rise, fighting to protect water quality and quantity,...

Mary G. Hager Memorial Grant

Mary Hager was the very first member of IJNR's Board of Trustees, and served until her death in 2020. Mary was a versatile freelance writer who retired from Newsweek magazine...

Funder address

2453 Atwood Ave., Suite 202 MADISON, WI 53704
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Funder type

Foundation

Areas of focus

Environment
Natural Resources
Training