Deadlne: 6Th September 2026
They seek to support civic engagement projects in the Global South that use Pulitzer Center-supported journalism to deepen public understanding of the interconnected challenges facing rainforests, the ocean, and the climate, and centering the perspectives of the people who protect and depend on these ecosystems.
For this grant cycle, we are seeking grant proposals for civic engagement projects that use Pulitzer Center-supported stories, focusing on our Climate and Environment topics:
- Rainforest: examining the drivers of the degradation of the rainforest ecosystem, including the role of global market, finance, and policies while highlighting the rights and roles of Indigenous people whose lives are closely connected to the forest ecosystems
- Ocean: examining the drivers of the degradation of our marine environment, ocean health and the climate crisis, ocean governance, and science-backed and community-led solutions
- Climate and labor: examining critical issues at the intersection of climate and labor, including gender, livelihoods and adaptations, as well as community resilience in the face of climate change
Grant
Grants range from USD $2,000 to USD $4,000. Project proposals can support existing activities or support the launch of new activities.
Type of Activities they Support
Projects should use at least one published Pulitzer Center-supported journalism in support of one or more of the following goals:
- Improving the awareness and critical thinking of communities on the issue(s) central to the reporting you chose for your project
- Contributing to more informed and transparent dialogues and decisions, practices, and policies related to the issue(s) central to the reporting you chose for your project
- Representing and amplifying diverse perspectives, including those most affected by the issue(s) central to the reporting you chose for your project
- Equipping communities with information to take action at the local or global level
Examples of activities may include, but are not limited to:
- Community engagement: Knowledge-sharing and community organizing activities connecting reporting with audiences to deepen understanding of underreported issues and equip communities with information that can inspire action
- Creative expressions: Supporting the development of digital campaigns, public performances, and creative publication formats to raise awareness of a focus issue(s) by amplifying reporting and the diverse voices of affected communities
- Public dialogues: Facilitating transparent and meaningful dialogues that bring together affected communities, journalists, decision-makers, and academia to advance understanding of an issue at the local, national, or regional level
- Other innovative projects: Other ideas that use Pulitzer Center-supported reporting as a meaningful part of civic engagement processes, building on existing local cultural practices and creative expressions, are also accepted.
Selection Criteria
- Journalism-inspired: All projects must utilize at least one reporting project meaningfully and/or involve one journalist supported by the Pulitzer Center as a central part of the project.
- Audience-centric: All projects must have a clear target audience and explain why a project is important for them.
- Impact-focused: Designed to achieve short-term outcomes for key audiences
Eligibility
- Organization type: This grant is open to grassroots organizations, community educators, civil society organizations and coalitions, youth movements, and other groups working at the intersection of journalism, civic rights, and active citizenship. The organizations should have past experience developing and implementing civic engagement activities in the Global South regions, particularly in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia.
- Alignment with key issues: Proven experience working on the identified topics
- Capacity for collaboration: A track record of co-creating impactful projects with communities/organizations and operational capacity to manage microgrant resources from an international organization
Applicants are encouraged to consider the following questions when developing their project proposals:
- How has the issue you selected impacted the group you plan to engage or have engaged with?
- How are you planning to engage with them? Are they part of the project design from the beginning?
- What are the main gaps in information for your target group?
- What format are you planning to use for the project? Have you done a similar project previously?
- How does the Pulitzer Center-supported reporting support the project goals and plan?
Application Process
The application must include the following:
- A general description of the proposed project in no more than 400 words
- Description of the target audience and desired impact
- Your strategy (or methodology) for ensuring project success
- Project implementation timeline and budget
- If the proposed activities include knowledge exchange activities with Indigenous peoples or traditional communities, a statement from a community member demonstrating their consent must be submitted. This can be in the form of a signed letter or recorded message
- A copy of the curriculum vitae of the lead applicant (only), including a letter of recommendation (from department heads or the directors of your organization/workplace)
For more information and application.
