Call for proposals: 10-years global land rights multimedia project (2026–2027)

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In 2027, Tenure Facility will mark 10 years of advancing Indigenous, Afrodescendant and local community land rights worldwide — a decade defined by collective action, growing impact, and powerful community leadership. 

To honour the work behind this milestone and look ahead to the next decade, Tenure Facility is inviting proposals from qualified organisations or consortia to lead the design and delivery of a global, interactive multimedia project. 

The project will bring together storytelling, data, technology and creative expression to: 

• Highlight ten years of progress and impact 

• Elevate Indigenous, Afrodescendant and community voices 

• Engage new and diverse global audiences 

• Mobilise political, financial and strategic support for land rights 

• Help strengthen the global land rights movement for the years ahead 

We are seeking a creative lead partner — or consortium — with the vision, technical capacity and collaborative approach to translate this moment into a compelling global project. 

1. Background

In 2027, Tenure Facility will mark 10 years of advancing Indigenous, Afrodescendant, and local community land rights worldwide. Over the past decade, significant progress has been achieved — millions of hectares secured, communities strengthening their rights and building thriving, sustainable livelihoods, forests and ecosystems protected, and lasting benefits delivered for people, climate, and biodiversity. 

This milestone represents a unique opportunity to: 

• Demonstrate collective impact 

• Elevate Indigenous, Afrodescendant and local community voices 

• Mobilize new and renewed political and financial support 

• Strengthen the global land rights movement for the decade ahead 

To mark this moment, Tenure Facility intends to develop a global, interactive, multimedia project combining storytelling, data, technology, and art. 

Tenure Facility is looking to procure an organisation to lead this effort.  

Agencies may apply as a single entity. Individual consultants are expected to apply as part of a consortium or collective, bringing together the range of expertise required to deliver this initiative. 

2. Working theme

A global, interactive, multimedia outreach project marking a decade of progress in securing Indigenous, Afrodescendant, and local community land rights — honouring victories, recognising struggles, showcasing impact, and charting a shared vision for the years ahead. 

3. Project objectives

3.1 Demonstrate impact & amplify partners 

Tell the story of 10 years of progress, including: 

• Land secured: Highlights the areas formally protected thanks to Tenure Facility and its partner work and how it has ensured long‑term Indigenous land stewardship  

• Communities supported: Demonstrates how Tenure Facility and its partners’ work have strengthened Indigenous Peoples’ ability to govern their lands and pursue their collective priorities. 

• Biodiversity safeguarded: Highlights how with tenure rights advanced communities are continuing to protect species, ecosystems and habitats across their lands. 

• Ecosystems protected: Reflects through specific examples across our work in the last decade how communities with secure tenure have sustain healthy ecosystems through customary practices 

• Climate benefits achieve: Captures our work is helping enhance climate resilience across community‑managed territories
• *** These topics are integrated and do siloed. The product needs to incorporate all of them and thus produce data that demonstrate how nature exists with Indigenous Peoples as its stewards using examples from the decade long work.  

Make the scale and depth of the movement visible through human-centred storytelling. 

Highlight the collective contributions of Indigenous Peoples, community organisations, governments, and funders. 

3.2 Mobilise support 

• Use the 10-year milestone as a rallying point for: 

• New and renewed donor commitments 

• Strategic partnerships 

• Long-term investment in land rights 

• Position land tenure as a frontline climate and biodiversity solution. 

3.3 Engage & inspire new audiences 

Reach audiences beyond traditional policy and donor circles, including: 

• Youth climate activists 

• Artists and cultural leaders 

• Digital natives and tech communities (ecosystems that retain data) 

• Impact investors and philanthropies 

• Global and regional media 

**The audiences exist within the same tenure movement ecosystem and are thus not siloed. The product needs to engage them all.  

3.4 Strengthen collective identity 

• Centre Indigenous, Afrodescendant, and community voices throughout the project. 

• Celebrate land rights as a global movement for climate resilience, biodiversity protection, and cultural survival. 

• Highlight how collaboration and innovative mechanisms supported by Tenure Facility are scaling solutions for people and planet. 

• Emphasize the message of solidarity across the collective: show what brings Indigenous Peoples, local communities and Afrodescendant Peoples together, and illustrate how their shared work unites them in pursuing justice as they confront similar land struggles at the same time.

4. Scope of work

The selected lead partner / consortium will be responsible for co-designing, producing and delivering a proposed multimedia project approach, working closely with Tenure Facility to determine the most effective combination of formats, platforms, and storytelling tools. 

At this stage, the creative components outlined below are indicative and exploratory. Applicants are not expected to deliver all elements. Instead, proposals should demonstrate strategic thinking, creative direction, and the ability to recommend and implement the most impactful mix of outputs aligned with objectives, budget, and audiences. 

4.1 Strategic & creative leadership 

• Co-develop the overarching project concept and narrative arc. 

• Translate objectives into a coherent creative vision. 

• Lead the development / implementation of the project activities and deliverables 

• Ensure ethical, community-led storytelling principles throughout. 

4.2 Potential products of 10 year project 

Storytelling formats may include film, interactive maps, immersive media, digital art, and live or traveling experiences. 

A. Anchor digital experience – Living map 

Design and/or deliver a dynamic, interactive digital map serving as the project’s central experience, integrating: 

• Geospatial and impact data 

• Regional storytelling hotspots 

• Satellite and environmental layers 

• Multimedia content (film, photography, audio) 

B. Film &storytelling content 

• A flagship 10-year anniversary film 

• A series of community-driven short films or mini-documentaries 

• Short-form content for digital platforms 

• Photography and written storytelling assets 

C. Immersive &experimental storytelling 

Development of immersive experiences such as: 

• AR / VR or 360° storytelling 

• QR-triggered or “zoom-in” art experiences 

• Interactive digital narratives linking place, data, and story 

D. Data +art fusion 

• Collaboration with Indigenous artists and technologists to transform impact data into: 

• Digital artworks 

• Physical installations 

• Potential traveling exhibition (e.g., “Forest of Voices”) 

**The proposed product may integrate one or several items of these examples. 

5. Project launch & amplification 

• Launch through a high‑profile global or regional event (e.g., COP, UNPFII, NYC Climate Week, London Climate Week), using the selected major calendar moment to build momentum and draw lessons in the lead‑up 

• Develop storytelling and content for the launch event 

• Produce partner toolkits including media assets, social content, and donor materials. 

6. Application requirements & applicants’ profile 

Interested applicants should submit: 

• A brief expression of interest and summary of relevant experience

• A high-level proposal for the multimedia project, including objectives, deliverables, activities, roles and responsibilities, timeline, estimated budget lines

• Proposed consortium structure and partners

 Submission deadline & process 

Interested applicants are invited to submit their proposals within one month of the publication of this call (March 30, 2026). Proposals should be sent electronically to: procurement@thetenurefacility.org

Late submissions may not be considered. 

7. Applicants may include: 

• Creative agencies 

• Media or film production companies 

• Technology and data visualization partners 

• Artists and cultural institutions 

• Independent consultants and producers 

** Preference will be given to agencies or companies that are Indigenous, Indigenous‑led or have strong Indigenous backgrounds. 

*** Applicants can include a proposed consortium of organizations showing a coordinated partnership model yet a single lead entity or individual must be identified as the primary contract holder.  

8. Expected profile & experience

The consortium should collectively demonstrate: 

• Experience delivering complex, global, multi-partner projects 

• Strong climate, biodiversity, or social justice storytelling credentials 

• Data visualization and digital platform expertise 

• Ability to manage multiple creative streams simultaneously 

• Proven commitment to Indigenous- and community-led processes 

• Strong project management and coordination capacity 

• Experience working respectfully with Indigenous Peoples, Afrodescendant, and local communities.

9. Governance & reporting

• The lead partner will report to Tenure Facility Chief Development Officer and Management Team. 

• Regular coordination meetings and progress reporting will be required. 

• A detailed workplan, timeline, and budget will be finalized during inception.

10. Timeline (indicative)

2026 – Production & build year 

• Q1: Concept development, narrative framing, partner confirmation 

• Q2: Story collection, filming, data gathering, prototypes 

• Q3: Post-production, beta testing, event planning 

• Q4: Finalization, toolkits, teaser project

2027 – Launch & rollout year 

• Global launch moments and premieres 

• Regional and community activations 

• Traveling exhibitions or screenings 

• Donor and partner engagement moments

11. Evaluation and criteria 

**This TOR is intended as a collaborative framework and may be refined during the inception phase.*

The total budget available for this project is capped at USD 500,000.