Pulitzer Center Gender Equality Grant 2026 (up to $5,000)

Deadline: On Rolling Basis

Applications are open for the Pulitzer Center Gender Equality Grant 2026. The Pulitzer Center, a non-profit organization that supports independent global journalism, is seeking applications for investigative data-driven projects on issues related to gender equality and the empowerment of women & girls. This opportunity is open to all newsrooms and independent journalists in the United States and abroad.

Women and girls are disproportionately affected by global crises and face discrimination and violence worldwide. In the fight against the disparities they endure, they show resilience, strength, and leadership.

The Gender Equality Grant is designed to help journalists take to a new level the reporting on issues related to gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. They value stories that elevate the voices of communities not often represented in the media, stories of resilience, and projects that tackle systemic issues of gender equality using data and investigative reporting.

Grant

The average size of a Pulitzer Center grant is $5,000, but may be more or less depending on circumstances.

Eligibility

Open to U.S. residents and journalists around the world.

They are open to proposals from freelance journalists, staff journalists, or groups of newsrooms working in collaboration with a project idea. They want to make sure that people from many backgrounds and perspectives are empowered to produce journalism.

They strongly encourage proposals from journalists and newsrooms who represent a broad array of social, racial, ethnic, underrepresented groups, and economic backgrounds.

Application

To apply, you will be asked to provide the following

A description of the proposed project in no more than 250 words.

A preliminary budget estimate, including a basic breakdown of costs.

A compelling distribution plan.

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For more information, visit Gender Equality Grant.

Open to U.S. residents and journalists around the world.

Open to U.S. residents and journalists around the world.

To apply, you will be asked to provide the following: A description of the proposed project in no more than 250 words. A preliminary budget estimate, including a basic breakdown of costs. A compelling distribution plan.