The Pulitzer Center offers grants for projects using machine learning in journalism, encouraging innovative data-driven storytelling that can influence public discourse.
Who can apply
Freelance and staff data journalists and collaborating newsrooms worldwide. The project must use machine learning or related advanced data methods for a journalistic investigation; outlet/distribution and conditional safety requirements apply.
Up to £3,000 for a UK school or college and STEM professional to run an investigative student project. Stage 1 closes one week before the published 1 December 2026 Stage 2 deadline.
Who can apply
Staff at UK schools and colleges, including the Channel Islands and Isle of Man, applying with an eligible active STEM professional. Projects serve students aged 5–18. Schools abroad and projects/travel outside the UK are excluded.
The Pulitzer Center offers grants for innovative data-driven journalism projects that highlight underreported issues, open to newsrooms and independent journalists worldwide.
Who can apply
Newsrooms and independent, freelance or staff data journalists worldwide. Proposals need a journalistic data-project idea, a credible publication/distribution plan and outlet interest; conditional safety rules apply.
Up to £7,000 for a first small-scale nature-conservation project in a Rufford-eligible country, including Malaysia. A staged scheme supports further qualifying work.
Who can apply
Conservation projects in countries on Rufford’s current eligible-country list, including Malaysia. Applicants based in advanced economies may qualify if the project is in an eligible country, is high conservation priority and builds local capacity.
Reporting-cost grants for staff and freelance journalists worldwide pursuing in-depth, underreported stories. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Who can apply
Staff and freelance journalists of all nationalities, based anywhere, reporting in any country. A credible publication/distribution plan and outlet commitment are required; additional safety conditions apply in hostile environments.
