Democracy Reporting Grant
Supports data-driven investigative journalism that exposes systemic threats to democracy in the U.S. and worldwide, with a focus on underreported and complex issues.
Funder: Pulitzer Center
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: No set limit; funding matches project scope and covers hard reporting costs.
Summary: Supports data-driven, investigative journalism on threats to democracy in the U.S. and globally, with emphasis on underreported and systemic issues.
Key Information: 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.
