The Pulitzer Center is calling on journalists worldwide to pitch ambitious, data-driven investigative projects focused on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.
This grant seeks to elevate underrepresented voices and address systemic disparities through rigorous, high-impact reporting.
As women and girls continue to face disproportionate impacts from global crises, the Center aims to support stories that showcase resilience, strength, and leadership.
Projects should move beyond surface-level coverage to tackle deep-rooted issues using investigative techniques and data analysis.
Funding and benefits
While the average grant size is approximately $5,000, the Pulitzer Center evaluates each proposal based on its specific scope and needs, with no fixed budget range.
The funding is designed to cover direct project-related costs, including travel and the hiring of specialized contractors like data researchers or story designers.
Applicants should note that funds are not intended for staff salaries, equipment purchases, or general office overhead.
However, the Center may consider stipends for freelance journalists in exceptional cases to cover reporting time, provided they are not already being paid by a publisher.
Application requirements and eligibility
This opportunity is open to independent journalists, staff reporters, and newsroom collaborations from both the United States and abroad.
The Center explicitly encourages applications from diverse teams that reflect the communities being covered, aiming to empower journalists from a broad array of social and economic backgrounds.
To apply, journalists must submit a concise project description of no more than 250 words, along with a preliminary budget estimate.
A robust distribution plan is also required to ensure the reporting reaches a significant audience and achieves a meaningful impact.
The grant specifically supports investigative and data-driven journalism rather than academic research, advocacy campaigns, or routine breaking news.
Eligible formats include short documentaries, though feature-length films and general book projects are excluded from direct funding.
Deadline
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, meaning there is no fixed closing date for submissions.
Once a proposal is submitted, the Pulitzer Center typically reviews the materials and notifies applicants of its decision within one month.
To apply, visit The Pulitzer Center call page. Visit our global opportunity page for more.
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