Pulitzer Center Gender Equality Grants

Published by Abinaidah Chaseba

Deadline: on rolling basis
Open to: U.S. residents and journalists around the world
Benefits: a grant of USD $5,000 or more or less depending on circumstances

DESCRIPTION

The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, a non-profit organization that supports independent global journalism, is seeking applications for investigative data-driven projects on issues related to gender equality and the empowerment of women & girls. This opportunity is open to all newsrooms and independent journalists in the United States and abroad.

Women and girls are disproportionately affected by global crises and face discrimination and violence worldwide. In the fight against the disparities they endure, they show resilience, strength, and leadership.

The Gender Equality Grant is designed to help journalists take to a new level the reporting on issues related to gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.

They value stories that elevate the voices of communities not often represented in the media, stories of resilience, and projects that tackle systemic issues of gender equality using data and investigative reporting.

ELIGIBILITY

This opportunity is open to U.S. residents and journalists around the world.  It is open to proposals from freelance journalists, staff journalists, or groups of newsrooms working in collaboration with a project idea.  Proposals from journalists and newsrooms who represent a broad array of social, racial, ethnic, underrepresented groups, and economic backgrounds are strongly encouraged.

BENEFITS

The average size of a Pulitzer Center grant is USD $5,000, but may be more or less depending on circumstances.

HOW TO APPLY?

To apply, you will be asked to provide the following:

  • A description of the proposed project in no more than 250 words.
  • A preliminary budget estimate, including a basic breakdown of costs.
  • A compelling distribution plan.

For further information, please visit the official website.