Underreported Stories in Africa
Supports global journalists in producing investigative projects on underreported issues affecting African communities, emphasizing data-driven reporting and impactful, creative storytelling.
Funder: Pulitzer Center
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: No fixed budget range; projects of any scope and size considered.
Summary: Supports ambitious journalism projects on underreported issues affecting African communities, open to journalists and newsrooms globally.
Key Information: Proposals accepted year-round; open to freelancers, staff, and newsrooms of any nationality.
Description
This grant opportunity from the Pulitzer Center supports ambitious journalism projects that address critical, underreported issues affecting African communities. Eligible topics include water and sanitation, land degradation, coastal erosion, education, maternal health, and climate resilience, among others. The Center values investigative, data-driven, and accountability journalism that informs behavior and policy to improve community well-being. Projects can utilize diverse media formats—print, photography, audio, and video—and are encouraged to employ creative distribution strategies to maximize local impact. The grant is open to journalists and newsrooms worldwide, including freelancers and staff, with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
