Pulitzer Center and Diversity Photo 2023 Eyewitness Photo Journalism Grant, USA

Eyewitness Photojournalism Grant by Diversify Photo and the Pulitzer Center are awarded annually, the Eyewitness Photojournalism Grant supports projects by independent photojournalists historically underrepresented in the global media landscape.

This grant aims to tell visual stories about and by photojournalists from historically underrepresented communities.

They invite photojournalists to submit proposals for stories that focus on and explore the systemic and underreported issues in our communities, including but not limited to racial justice, climate change, environmental justice, gender equality, and human rights. Eyewitness Photojournalism Grant is extended to photojournalists worldwide, with a preference for journalists working within their own local communities.

• Table of Content
• About Pulitzer Centre
• Pulitzer Center Eyewitness Photo Journalism Grant
• Aim and Benefits of Pulitzer Center Eyewitness Photo Journalism Grant
• Requirements for Pulitzer Center Eyewitness Photo Journalism Grant Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Pulitzer Center Eyewitness Photo Journalism Grant
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Pulitzer Centre

  The Pulitzer Center raises awareness of underreported global issues through direct support for quality journalism across all media platforms and a unique program of education and public outreach.  Founded in 2006, we are now the largest single source of money for global enterprise reporting—and the only one incorporating this reporting into comprehensive educational programs that extend the impact of the reporting and allow students and the public to engage directly on the issues. The result is sustained reporting and outreach on topics that range from land rights, clim... continue reading

Pulitzer Center Eyewitness Photo Journalism Grant

Aim and Benefits of Pulitzer Center Eyewitness Photo Journalism Grant

• Grants of $3,000 will be awarded to three applicants to support their visual reporting projects. As part of this year’s program, recipients will also have the opportunity to be mentored by other visual and photojournalists. 

https://pulitzercenter.submittable.com/submit/204395/eyewitness-photojournalism-grant-application-2023

Requirements for Pulitzer Center Eyewitness Photo Journalism Grant Qualification

• Applicants must be independent photojournalists from anywhere in the world, and applicants are strongly encouraged to apply with a letter of commitment from a news outlet with significant reach.
• In addition to DPxPC funding, they expect news outlets to contribute to the cost of reporting these stories.
• Applications must be received in English. There is no application fee.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Pulitzer Center Eyewitness Photo Journalism Grant

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, with an emphasis on making Pulitzer Center projects as timely and newsworthy as possible. If your proposal requires immediate attention, please note why in your 250-word description. If your proposal involves reporting in a hostile or dangerous environment, we require that you and your potential outlets adhere strictly to the ACOS Alliance principles outlined here. Freelancers who plan to report from conflict zones or hostile environments must have a firm assignment from a news organization that will assume full responsibility for his/her well-being. The Pulitzer Center is committed to support for Hostile Environment Training where appropriate.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

TO APPLY, YOU WILL BE ASKED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:

• A description of the proposed project in no more than 250 words.
• A thorough publication plan. Letters of interest or commitment from editors and news outlets should be included.
• A preliminary budget estimate, including a basic breakdown of costs. 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.
• Three samples of published work, either print or broadcast.
• Three professional references. These can be either contact information or letters of recommendation. The latter is encouraged when letters from interested producers or editors are available.
• A copy of your curriculum vitae.

Applications may also include a more detailed description of project but this will be considered as optional supplement only. The most important part of the submission is the 250-word summary. Applications must be written in English.

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