Call for Proposals: The Pulitzer Center Journalists Grant Opportunity @Unknown

Overview

The Pulitzer Center invites journalists to submit proposals that spotlight underreported issues affecting communities across Africa. This initiative aims to support impactful, high-quality journalism that informs and drives meaningful change.

Eligibility

• Freelance journalists
• Staff reporters
• Photographers and documentary filmmakers
• Radio and television journalists
• Newsrooms and collaborative reporting teams

Benefits

Funding typically covers:

• Reporting and production costs
• Multimedia development
• Contractor services such as data analysis, illustration, and storytelling design

The program does not cover:

• Book projects or feature-length films
• Staff salaries for newsroom employees
• Equipment purchases
• Organizational overheads
• Advocacy or marketing campaigns
• Academic research without a strong journalism component

How to Apply

Applicants must submit a proposal that includes a project description, preliminary budget estimate, and a distribution plan. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.