Global South Civil Society Microgrants

About the opportunity

The Pulitzer Center seeks to support civic engagement projects in the Global South regions—including grassroots collectives, community-led movements, artists, and civic coalitions—that utilize Pulitzer Center-supported journalism as part of projects contributing to a more informed and empowered community. The initiative focuses on critical Climate and Environment topics, including rainforest degradation and Indigenous rights, ocean health and governance, and climate and labor intersectionality. Projects should use at least one published Pulitzer Center-supported reporting project to improve community awareness, contribute to transparent dialogues, amplify diverse perspectives, and equip communities to take local or global action. Grants range from USD $2,000 to USD $4,000 and support either existing or new activities for a maximum implementation duration of six months.

Funding and benefits

• Grants ranging from USD $2,000 to USD $4,000.
• Funding to support existing activities or launch new civic engagement activities.
• Implementation period of up to six months (October 2026–March 2027).

Who can apply?

• Open to grassroots organizations, community educators, civil society organizations and coalitions, youth movements, and other groups working at the intersection of journalism, civic rights, and active citizenship.
• Organizations should have past experience developing and implementing civic engagement activities in the Global South regions, particularly in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia.
• Must have proven experience working on the identified topics (Rainforest, Ocean, or Climate and Labor).
• Must have a track record of co-creating impactful projects with communities/organizations and operational capacity to manage microgrant resources from an international organization.

Required documents

• A general description of the proposed project in no more than 400 words.
• Description of the target audience and desired impact.
• Strategy or methodology for ensuring project success.
• Project implementation timeline and budget.
• A statement of consent from a community member (signed letter or recorded message) if proposed activities include knowledge exchange activities with Indigenous peoples or traditional communities.
• A copy of the curriculum vitae of the lead applicant only.
• A letter of recommendation for the lead applicant from department heads or the directors of your organization/workplace.

When to apply

• Application process: August 15–September 6, 2026.
• Selection process and announcement: Mid-September 2026.
• Onboarding meeting: October 2026.
• Implementation period: October 2026–March 2027.
• Virtual check-in: December 2026.
• Project closure and reporting: Early March 2027.

How to apply

• Prepare application materials including project description, target audience details, methodology, timeline, budget, CV, and letter of recommendation.
• Submit your proposal through the official application form available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, or Indonesian during the open call window.

Additional information

• Projects must utilize at least one published Pulitzer Center-supported journalism piece or involve a Pulitzer Center-supported journalist as a central part of the project.
• The grant does not support journalism reporting projects, projects not using Pulitzer Center-supported reporting, direct advocacy/lobbying, campaigns endorsing political candidates or parties, or for-profit oriented projects.
• Partners must submit financial narrative reports and outcomes achieved at the end of the grant period but are not obliged to collect detailed financial receipts.