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Climate and Labor Journalism Grants – Pulitzer Center
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Publish Date 2/25/2026 Application Deadline 3/6/2026 Opportunity Type Competitions Publisher Foras Khadra Available Countries All World, The Arab World, Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen, Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Djibouti, Somalia, Comoros Description

The Pulitzer Center has launched a special call for journalism proposals focusing on the intersection of climate change and labor. These grants aim to support in-depth reporting on how the climate crisis is reshaping labor markets and affecting workers worldwide. Key issues include gender discrimination, loss of traditional livelihoods, unsafe working conditions, and the transition to clean energy. The program seeks impactful journalism that holds decision-makers and businesses accountable, centers the voices of workers and vulnerable communities, and reaches diverse audiences with strong engagement and distribution plans.
Details

Grant Amount: USD 5,000 to USD 15,000 depending on the project scope.

Focus Areas:

  • Business accountability, trade flows, and supply chains.
  • Gender inequality and the disproportionate impact of climate change on women workers.
  • Community adaptation, resilience, and local solutions.

Expected Publication: Projects must be published or broadcast by September 2026 or earlier.

Fees: No application fee.

Application Requirements:

  • Project description (maximum 250 words).
  • Detailed reporting and publication plan.
  • Letter(s) of interest or commitment from a media outlet.
  • Preliminary budget breakdown.
  • Three recent work samples.
  • Two professional references.
  • Curriculum vitae.

Accepted Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Bahasa Indonesia.

Grant Disbursement: 50% upon contract signing; 50% upon submission of principal material for publication or broadcast.

Eligibility Criteria
  • Open to journalists, writers, photographers, radio and podcast producers, and filmmakers.
  • Staff journalists and freelancers of any nationality may apply.
  • Newsrooms and teams may apply (with a designated team lead).
  • Must demonstrate a clear distribution plan and confirmed interest from a credible news outlet.
  • Reporting must serve the public interest and center workers’ and vulnerable communities’ voices.
Opportunity Benefits
  • Financial support between USD 5,000 and USD 15,000.
  • Coverage of field reporting costs such as travel, lodging, and meals.
  • Compensation for local reporting partners, translators, or drivers.
  • Support for data analysis and visualization.
  • Opportunity to publish with credible local, regional, or international media outlets.
  • Professional recognition and credibility through support from the Pulitzer Center.
  • Increased visibility and audience reach through strong distribution partnerships.