The Pulitzer Center invites proposals for innovative reporting on rainforest issues, specifically focusing on mapping transparency and governance in these areas. The Center seeks ambitious reporting projects that address the intersection of data transparency, governance, deforestation, land-grabbing, and other critical issues in the Amazon, the Congo Basin, and Southeast Asia. The objective is to amplify local voices and reach diverse audiences through strong distribution plans, media partnerships, and the use of digital media.

Key Details and Dates

• Application Deadline: April 18, 2024
• Funding Type: Grant funding for reporting projects
• Organizer: Pulitzer Center
• Eligible Countries: Open to all countries
• Eligible Gender: Male/Female
• Target Group: Journalists, editors, and independent media organizations
• Focus Area: Transparency, governance, deforestation, land-grabbing, and other critical rainforest issues
• Host Country: Projects can cover various regions globally

Benefits and Financial Aids

• Grant Funding: Financial support for innovative reporting projects focusing on rainforest issues.
• Exposure: Opportunities for strong distribution, including media partnerships and social media strategies, to reach a diverse audience.
• Resources: Access to the Pulitzer Center’s expertise in environmental reporting and media partnerships.

Eligibility Criteria

All candidates should meet the following criteria:

• Proposals should focus on transparency and governance related to rainforest issues.
• Projects should demonstrate innovation and leverage digital media.
• A strong and wide distribution plan is required, including media partnerships and social media strategies.
• Projects should adhere to high standards in editing, reporting, and safety.

Required Documents

• The submission deadline for proposal is April 18, 2024.
• Proposals can be in English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, or Bahasa Indonesia.

Selection Process

The selection process may consider the following:

• Innovation in reporting and the use of digital media.
• Strength and reach of the distribution plan.
• Focus on transparency and governance issues in rainforests.
• Adherence to high standards in editing, reporting, and safety.

How to Apply?

• The submission deadline for proposals is April 18, 2024.
• Interested applicants should learn more about the Pulitzer Center’s environmental unit and application process by visiting their website, linked below.
• Applicants may also participate in the Ask Me Anything session on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 1:00 pm GMT to learn more before applying.

Apply Now

Check further details regarding the call on the official website of Pulitzer Center.

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