[Pulitzer Center](https://pulitzercenter.org)

Rolling

No set limit; funding matches project scope and covers hard reporting costs.

Supports data-driven, investigative journalism on threats to democracy in the U.S. and globally, with emphasis on underreported and systemic issues.

Open to journalists and newsrooms worldwide; proposals accepted in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Bahasa Indonesia.

--- ## Description This grant supports enterprise journalism projects that investigate threats to democratic institutions in the United States and around the world. The Pulitzer Center seeks proposals that address topics such as voting suppression, misinformation/disinformation, intimidation of election officials, politicization of election systems, political violence, dark money, and extremism. The Center is particularly interested in data-driven, investigative, and accountability journalism that exposes systemic issues and underreported stories. Funded projects may receive additional support for educational outreach and public engagement. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no fixed deadline. - Applicants typically receive a response within 1–2 weeks of submission. --- ## Funding Amount - There is no set budget range; proposals of any scope and size are considered. - Funding covers the hard costs of reporting (e.g., travel, data acquisition, local partners, translation, data analysis/visualization). - Stipends for freelance journalists may be considered in exceptional cases with justification; staff salaries and general overhead are not covered. --- ## Eligibility - Open to journalists and newsrooms of all backgrounds and nationalities, including freelancers, staff journalists, and collaborative groups. - Applicants must propose a specific project (not broad concepts) and provide a credible distribution plan. - A letter of interest or commitment from a publishing or broadcast outlet is required before final approval. - Proposals are accepted in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Bahasa Indonesia. - Special encouragement is given to applicants from underrepresented groups and to teams reflecting the diversity of the communities they cover. - Not eligible: projects that are books, feature-length films, advocacy campaigns, academic research-only, or routine breaking news. --- ## Application Process - Submit an application via the [Pulitzer Center’s online form](https://pulitzercenter.tfaforms.net/5052132). - Required materials: - Project description (max 250 words) - Preliminary budget estimate - Distribution plan - Three samples of published work - Three professional references or letters of recommendation - Curriculum vitae - Applications must be written in one of the accepted languages. - Applicants will be notified within 1–2 weeks if their proposal is under consideration. - If reporting in a hostile environment, freelancers must have a firm assignment from an outlet assuming responsibility for safety. --- ## Additional Information - The Pulitzer Center does not fund staff salaries, general overhead, equipment purchases (rentals may be considered), or seed money for start-ups. - Projects should aim for broad audience engagement and can include multimedia or cross-platform approaches. - Editorial independence is guaranteed. - The Center may support short documentaries but not feature-length films or festival-only projects. --- ## External Links - [Pulitzer Center Democracy Reporting Grant Program Page](https://pulitzercenter.org/grants-fellowships/opportunities-journalists/threats-democracy-us) - [How to Apply](https://pulitzercenter.org/how-apply) - [Apply Now](https://pulitzercenter.tfaforms.net/5052132) - [FAQ for Reporting Grants](https://pulitzercenter.org/applying-reporting-grant-frequently-asked-questions) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|-----------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [contact@pulitzercenter.org](mailto:contact@pulitzercenter.org) | | Editorial Questions | [reacheditorial@pulitzercenter.org](mailto:reacheditorial@pulitzercenter.org) | | Phone | (202) 332-0982 | | Address | 2000 Pennsylvania Ave NW Suite #7000, Washington, DC 20006 | ---

Democracy Reporting Grant

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