The Pulitzer Center invites journalists who are working on projects related to tropical rainforests to submit a proposal to the Rainforest Journalism Fund. There are two types of grants available:
- Grants for journalists reporting for major American and European news outlets on tropical rainforests in any part of the world. Applications must be in English.
- Grants for journalists based in and reporting for local and regional outlets in the Congo Basin region. See below for more information.
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Rainforest Journalism Fund
Aim and Benefits of Rainforest Journalism Fund
Most awards fall in the range of $2,500 to $7,500 but depending on project specifics may be higher.
Requirements for Rainforest Journalism Fund Qualification
Grants are open to all journalists, writers, photographers, radio producers or filmmakers; staff journalists as well as freelancers of any nationality are eligible to apply.
Application Deadline
Not SpecifiedHow to Apply
- Proposed project title, issue or topic overview (100 words or less), and project overview and methodology (350 words or less). This is the most important part of the application.
- Intended audience and proposed deliverables and plan for distribution, including commitment letters for publication or broadcast
- A preliminary budget estimate, including a basic breakdown of costs. Our typical grants cover hard costs associated with the reporting. Local reporting partner/translator/driver fees are acceptable and stipends can be considered depending on the circumstances
- Information about the lead journalist, including three samples of published work, a CV, and professional references
- Information about additional journalists contributing significantly to the project
- Applications may also include a more detailed description of the project but this will be considered as optional supplement only ("additional materials")
For more details, visit the website.
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