Pulitzer Center Rainforest Reporting Grant 2026

The Pulitzer Center Rainforest Reporting Grant supports journalism focused on tropical forests, providing short-term project funding to reporters, staff, and freelancers working in the Amazon, the Congo Basin, or Southeast Asia. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis, with most grants ranging from $8,000 to $15,000 and potential for higher amounts depending on project specifics. The initiative also offers selective training and networking opportunities with other grantees and Fellows.

Short-term project funding, access to selective training and networking opportunities with other Pulitzer Center grantees and Fellows.

Journalists, staff and freelancers can apply to report on tropical forest issues in the specified regions.

Applications are submitted via the official grant application form; there is no fixed deadline as grants are awarded on a rolling basis.