The Pulitzer Center Gender Equality Grant supports investigative, data-driven reporting projects on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. This grant is open on a rolling basis to journalists and newsrooms in the United States and worldwide.
The opportunity supports reporting that elevates underrepresented voices. It also encourages strong distribution plans and impactful journalism projects.
Application Deadline: Rolling basis
Tell Me About The Award:
The Pulitzer Center Gender Equality Grant supports investigative, data-driven journalism projects focused on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.
The grant is open to newsrooms and independent journalists in the United States and around the world. The Pulitzer Center particularly values projects that highlight underrepresented communities, stories of resilience, and systemic issues related to gender equality through investigative and data-driven reporting.
Which Fields are Eligible?
Projects should focus on issues related to:
- Gender equality
- Women’s empowerment
- Girls’ empowerment
- Discrimination and gender-based violence
- Systemic gender inequality
- Women’s economic empowerment
- Issues affecting underrepresented communities
- Data-driven and investigative journalism
Type:
Journalism Grant
Who Can Apply?
The opportunity is open to:
- Freelance journalists
- Staff journalists
- Independent journalists
- U.S.-based journalists
- Journalists from around the world
- Groups of newsrooms working collaboratively on a project
The Pulitzer Center encourages applications from journalists and newsrooms representing diverse social, racial, ethnic, underrepresented, and economic backgrounds.
Applicants should submit a strong journalism project that demonstrates how the proposed reporting will address issues related to gender equality and/or the empowerment of women and girls.
How Are Applicants Selected?
Applications are reviewed as they are received.
Applicants are typically notified within one month if their proposal is being considered for support. Applicants with urgent field-reporting needs can explain the urgency in their application.
Projects are considered based on factors including the quality of the proposed journalism, its relevance to gender equality, investigative or data-driven approach, and distribution plan.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
The grant is open to journalists around the world, as well as U.S. residents.
Where Will the Award Be Taken?
The grant supports journalism projects that can be reported and published through eligible media outlets and distribution channels. Projects may involve reporting in different countries depending on the proposed project.
How Many Awards?
There is no fixed number of grants. The Pulitzer Center is open to supporting multiple projects each year.
What Is the Benefit of the Award?
The Pulitzer Center does not specify a fixed grant amount.
The average Pulitzer Center grant is approximately $5,000, although individual grants may be higher or lower depending on the circumstances and scope of the project.
Funding may support eligible project expenses, including costs associated with:
- Investigative reporting
- Data research
- Data visualization
- Illustrations
- Story design
- Contractors supporting the journalism
- Equipment rentals, considered on a case-by-case basis
- Other eligible reporting expenses
The grant generally does not cover books, feature-length films, staff salaries, equipment purchases, general organizational expenses, startup seed funding, routine breaking news, advocacy or marketing campaigns, or data projects intended solely for academic research.
How Long Will the Award Last?
No fixed grant duration is specified. Projects are considered individually based on their scope and proposed reporting needs.
How to Apply:
Applicants are asked to provide:
- A description of the proposed project of no more than 250 words.
- A preliminary budget estimate with a basic breakdown of costs.
- A compelling distribution plan.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, meaning there is no fixed annual deadline.
Applicants should also review the Pulitzer Center’s guidance on writing a successful grant proposal before applying.
👉 Visit the official grant page for details
