Data Journalism Grants
Pulitzer Center's Data Journalism Grants fund innovative data-driven reporting projects that use advanced techniques to highlight underreported global issues.
Funder: Pulitzer Center (https://pulitzercenter.org)
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: Most awards between $10,000–$20,000; projects of any scope considered; no strict maximum.
Summary: Supports innovative data-driven journalism projects using advanced techniques to highlight underreported issues globally.
Key Information: Open to freelance and staff journalists worldwide; proposals reviewed as received.
Description
This opportunity funds data-driven journalism projects that use advanced data techniques—such as machine learning, natural language processing, spatial data analysis, satellite imagery, drones, and sensors—to uncover and tell compelling stories on underreported issues. The Pulitzer Center encourages collaborative proposals, especially those involving multiple newsrooms across regions or borders, and values projects with strong visual storytelling and original data analysis. The goal is to create impactful journalism that can influence public discourse and hold powerful actors accountable.
