Pulitzer Center U.S. Local News Grant

• Eligibility Criteria: The Pulitzer Center’s U.S. Local News Grant is open to freelance and staff journalists collaborating with U.S. local news outlets. Applicants must propose in-depth enterprise or investigative reporting projects addressing underreported stories that engage and reflect local communities.
• Type of Funding:  Investigative journalism
• Target Region: Local communities in the United States.
• Application Language:  English.

Project Themes

• Investigative and accountability journalism addressing systemic issues.Underreported stories engaging local communities.
• Topics that challenge powerful local figures or institutions.

Objectives

• To support local journalists in producing investigative reporting that reflects community needs.
• To foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in journalism.
• To enhance the reach and impact of local stories through events and educational resources.

Additional Information

• Application Requirements:A 250-word project description.
• A preliminary budget estimate, including cost breakdowns.
• A detailed distribution plan.
• Open to proposals of varying scope and size, with no specific budget cap.
• Stipends for freelance journalists are considered in exceptional cases.
• Grant Exclusions:Staff salaries or routine breaking news.
• Equipment purchases or seed money for start-ups.
• Advocacy campaigns or projects unrelated to journalism.

Financial Support: Grants of varying amounts, depending on the project scope and needs.

Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with notifications typically issued within a month.

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