Pulitzer Center Grant Application

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Applications must be received in English. Deadline is rolling. Within a week of your submission, you should receive a confirmation of receipt. Typically applications that are received in a given month receive a response by the end of the following month. If your proposal requires immediate attention to be newsworthy or timely, please note why in your proposed project description, and click the quick response checkbox. All fields are required, except where noted. Attachments must total to less than 5MB. You may enter up to 5 applicants per project.

Please disclose below in the section marked "Proposed Project Details" if you are receiving or have applied for any other funding for this project.

The form is adaptive so it will present the option to add all necessary documents as you move through it (such as references), depending on the answers that you give. For example, if there is more than one applicant, the field to add their information will appear only once you check the box that follows the text "Check if there is an additional applicant for this project."

If applying on behalf of an organization/newsroom, the individual information, such as work samples and references, of lead people on the project must be provided. This can be the lead reporter or reporters on the team or one of the editors. Explain that the application is made on behalf of the organization in the Project Description section. Additional information about the organization, such as a summary of work and work samples, can be attached in the Additional Materials section.

Contact editorial@pulitzercenter.org with any questions related to the general application.

General Information

First Name 1 (exactly as it appears in your passport)

Last Name 1 (exactly as it appears in your passport)

Email Address

Phone Number (include international prefix)

City of Primary Residence

Country of Primary Residence

Continent

Race/Ethnicity (applicant 1) We appreciate your support as we continue our commitment to promoting diverse perspectives in journalism.

African American or BlackAsian or Pacific IslanderHispanic/LatinxNative American or Alaskan NativeMiddle East or North African (MENA)WhiteOtherPrefer not to answer

If you answered Other to Race, please describe (applicant 1)

Gender (applicant 1)

FemaleMaleNon-BinaryPrefer not to sayOther

Are you a staff journalist or a freelancer? (applicant 1)

StaffFreelance

Have you ever applied for a grant from the Pulitzer Center?

YesNo

Have you ever received a grant from the Pulitzer Center?

YesNo

Attach C.V. (Acceptable formats are pdf, doc, and rtf)

Work Samples

Links strongly preferred, attachments accepted. Acceptable formats are pdf, doc, and rtf. Please upload videos to YouTube and put in the link. Photos should be put in a pdf and be less than 10MB.

Sample #1

URL Link Only

Password/Access

Password for Sample #1

Sample #2

URL Link Only

Password/Access

Password for sample #2

Sample #3

URL Link Only

Password/Access

Password for sample #3

Additional Work Samples

You can give us additional work samples to add to your contact record at Pulitzer Center.

Links strongly preferred, attachments accepted. Acceptable formats are pdf, doc, and rtf. Please upload videos to YouTube and put in the link. Photos should be put in a pdf and be less than 10MB.

Sample #1

URL Link Only

Password/Access

Sample #2

URL Link Only

Password/Access

Sample #3

URL Link Only

Password/Access

Professional References

These can be either contact information or letters of recommendation (please attach). The latter is encouraged when letters from interested producers or editors are available. If you attach a letter, still include contact details in the text field. Acceptable formats are pdf, doc, and rtf.

Reference #1

Reference #2

Reference #3

Additional Professional References

You can list additional professional references to add to your contact record at Pulitzer Center.

These can be either contact information or letters of recommendation (please attach). The later is encouraged when letters from interested producers or editors are available. If you attach a letter, still include contact details in the text field. Acceptable formats are pdf, doc, and rtf.

Reference #1

Reference #2

Reference #3

Check if there is an additional applicant for this project

Contact 2

First Name 2 (exactly as it appears in your passport)

Last Name 2 (exactly as it appears in your passport)

Email Address

Phone Number (include international prefix)

City of Primary Residence

Country of Primary Residence

Continent

Race/Ethnicity (applicant 2) We appreciate your support as we continue our commitment to promoting diverse perspectives in journalism.

African American or BlackHispanic/LatinxNative American or Alaskan NativeMiddle East or North African (MENA)WhiteAsian or Pacific IslanderOtherPrefer not to answer

If you answered Other to Race, please describe (applicant 2)

Gender (applicant 2)

FemaleMaleNon-BinaryPrefer not to sayOther

Are you a staff journalist or a freelancer? (applicant 2)

StaffFreelance

Have you ever applied for a grant from the Pulitzer Center?

YesNo

Have you ever received a grant from the Pulitzer Center?

YesNo

Attach C.V. (Acceptable formats are pdf, doc, and rtf)

Work Samples

Links strongly preferred, attachments accepted. Acceptable formats are pdf, doc, and rtf. Please upload videos to YouTube and put the link. Photos should be put in a pdf and be less than 10MB.

Sample #1

URL Link Only

Sample #2

URL Link Only

Sample #3

URL Link Only

Additional Work Samples

You can give us additional work samples to add to your contact record at Pulitzer Center.

Links strongly preferred, attachments accepted. Acceptable formats are pdf, doc, and rtf. Please upload videos to YouTube and put the link. Photos should be put in a pdf and be less than 10MB.

Sample #1

URL Link Only

Sample #2

URL Link Only

Sample #3

URL Link Only

Professional References

These can be either contact information or letters of recommendation (please attach). The later is encouraged when letters from interested producers or editors are available. If you attach a letter, still include contact details in the text field. Acceptable formats are pdf, doc, and rtf.

Reference #1

Reference #2

Reference #3

Additional Professional References

Reference #1

Reference #2

Reference #3

Check if there is an additional applicant for this project

Contact 3

First Name 3 (exactly as it appears in your passport)

Last Name 3 (exactly as it appears in your passport)

Email Address

Phone Number (include international prefix)

City of Primary Residence

Country of Primary Residence

Continent

Race/Ethnicity (applicant 3) We appreciate your support as we continue our commitment to promoting diverse perspectives in journalism.

African American or BlackAsian or Pacific IslanderHispanic/LatinxNative American or Alaskan NativeMiddle East or North African (MENA)WhiteOtherPrefer not to answer

If you answered Other to Race, please describe (applicant 3)

Gender (applicant 3)

FemaleMaleNon-BinaryPrefer not to sayOther

Are you a staff journalist or a freelancer? (applicant 3)

StaffFreelance

Have you ever applied for a grant from the Pulitzer Center?

YesNo

Have you ever received a grant from the Pulitzer Center?

YesNo

Attach C.V. (Acceptable formats are pdf, doc, and rtf)

Work Samples

Links strongly preferred, attachments accepted. Acceptable formats are pdf, doc, and rtf. Please upload videos to YouTube and put the link. Photos should be put in a pdf and be less than 10MB.

Sample #1

Sample #2

Sample #3

Additional Work Samples

You can give us additional work samples to add to your contact record at Pulitzer Center.

Links strongly preferred, attachments accepted. Acceptable formats are pdf, doc, and rtf. Please upload videos to YouTube and put the link. Photos should be put in a pdf and be less than 10MB.

Sample #1

Sample #2

Sample #3

Professional References

Reference #1

Reference #2

Reference #3

Additional Professional References

Reference #1

Reference #2

Reference #3

Check if there is an additional applicant for this project

Contact 4

First Name 4 (exactly as it appears in your passport)

Last Name 4 (exactly as it appears in your passport)

Email Address

Phone Number (include international prefix)

City of Primary Residence

Country of Primary Residence

Continent

Race/Ethnicity (applicant 4) We appreciate your support as we continue our commitment to promoting diverse perspectives in journalism.

African American or BlackAsian or Pacific IslanderHispanic/LatinxNative American or Alaskan NativeMiddle East or North African (MENA)WhiteOtherPrefer not to answer

If you answered Other to Race, please describe (applicant 4)

Gender (applicant 4)

FemaleMaleNon-BinaryPrefer not to sayOther

Are you a staff journalist or a freelancer? (applicant 4)

StaffFreelance

Have you ever applied for a grant from the Pulitzer Center?

YesNo

Have you ever received a grant from the Pulitzer Center?

YesNo

Attach C.V. (Acceptable formats are pdf, doc, and rtf)

Work Samples

Links strongly preferred, attachments accepted. Acceptable formats are pdf, doc, and rtf. Please upload videos to YouTube and put the link. Photos should be put in a pdf and be less than 10MB.

Sample #1

Sample #2

Sample #3

Additional Work Samples

You can give us additional work samples to add to your contact record at Pulitzer Center.

Links strongly preferred, attachments accepted. Acceptable formats are pdf, doc, and rtf. Please upload videos to YouTube and put the link. Photos should be put in a pdf and be less than 10MB.

Sample #1

Sample #2

Sample #3

Professional References

Reference #1

Reference #2

Reference #3

Additional Professional References

Reference #1

Reference #2

Reference #3

Check if there is an additional applicant for this project

Contact 5

First Name 5 (exactly as it appears in your passport)

Last Name 5 (exactly as it appears in your passport)

Email Address

Phone Number (include international prefix)

City of Primary Residence

Country of Primary Residence

Continent

Race/Ethnicity (applicant 5) We appreciate your support as we continue our commitment to promoting diverse perspectives in journalism.

African American or BlackAsian or Pacific IslanderHispanic/LatinxNative American or Alaskan NativeMiddle East or North African (MENA)WhiteOtherPrefer not to answer

If you answered Other to Race, please describe (applicant 5)

Gender (applicant 5)

FemaleMaleNon-BinaryPrefer not to sayOther

Are you a staff journalist or a freelancer? (applicant 5)

StaffFreelance

Have you ever applied for a grant from the Pulitzer Center?

YesNo

Have you ever received a grant from the Pulitzer Center?

YesNo

Have you ever received a journalism grant from another organization? if so, please list.

Attach C.V. (Acceptable formats are pdf, doc, and rtf)

Work Samples

Links strongly preferred, attachments accepted. Acceptable formats are pdf, doc, and rtf. Please upload videos to YouTube and put the link. Photos should be put in a pdf and be less than 10MB.

Sample #1

Sample #2

Sample #3

Additional Work Samples

You can give us additional work samples to add to your contact record at Pulitzer Center.

Links strongly preferred, attachments accepted. Acceptable formats are pdf, doc, and rtf. Please upload videos to YouTube and put the link. Photos should be put in a pdf and be less than 10MB.

Sample #1

Sample #2

Sample #3

Professional References

Reference #1

Reference #2

Reference #3

Additional Professional References

Reference #1

Reference #2

Reference #3

Proposed Project Details

Project Name

Project Description: Please explain in 250 words or less what this project is about and why it matters. You may attach in the Additional Materials section below a more detailed description of the project but this will be considered as an optional supplement. The most important part of the application is the 250-word summary.

Is this project is coronavirus-related?

Yes

Have any significant stories about this topic been published recently? If so, provide links and explain how your project will break new ground and advance what is already known the subject, or how your project will deliver a significantly different audience.

Distribution plan: Explain where you plan to publish or broadcast your stories for maximum impact. Please include letters of interest or commitment from editors you are in touch with. Note that the absence of letters of commitment and a tentative distribution plan may delay and even decrease your chances to get a Pulitzer Center grant.

Would the Pulitzer Center be credited as the sole funder of this project? Detail any pending and committed funding sources.

Where do you plan to report from?

You can choose more than one by holding down the Ctrl key.

Proposed Dates in the Field

Does your proposal require a quick response in order to be newsworthy or timely?

YesNo

Preliminary Budget Estimate

Show categories and total, explain unusual items. Travel grants cover hard costs associated with the reporting, please do not include stipends for the applicants. Local reporting partner/translator/driver fees are acceptable.

Total requested. Use whole numbers only.

Optional: Upload .xls file (still include broad categories and total above)

Data Journalism Grants

The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting is seeking applications for innovative data-driven journalism projects that spotlight under reported issues. This opportunity is open to all newsrooms and independent journalists in the United States and abroad.

We are eager for proposals that will employ cutting-edge data techniques, as well as embrace collaboration among newsrooms, whether that be across state lines or across national borders. We encourage proposals that push the envelope in data collection and analysis and make use of advanced data mining techniques, such as machine learning, natural language processing, as well as spatial data analysis, satellite imagery, drones and sensors. We’re seeking compelling data-driven storytelling, based on original data collection and analysis and strong visuals, that has the potential to shape public discourse and hold the powerful accountable.

For more information, please visit pulitzercenter.org/data-journalism-grants.

Is this an application for data journalism grants?

Yes

If applying for a data journalism grant, please provide a methodology below and include your approach to collecting and analyzing the data, as wells as your plans for fact-checking or independently verifying the data that will be used in your reporting.

The Longworth Media Fellowships

The Pulitzer Center is now accepting applications for the Longworth Media Fellowships, a collaboration with the Chicago Council on Global Affairs that aims to promote international reporting by Chicago and Midwestern journalists.

For more information, please visit pulitzercenter.org/longworth-media-fellowships.

Is this an application for the Longworth Media Fellowships?

Yes

Additional Materials

Acceptable formats are pdf, doc, and rtf. Please upload videos to YouTube and send a link. Photos should be put in a pdf.

It can take some time to upload materials for your application. Please be patient. You will not be able to submit your application if your attachments total to more than 5MB.

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