Deadline: March 6, 2026
The Special Call for Climate and Labor Journalism Grants 2026: Funding Up to $15,000 for Global Reporting is now open for applications. This funding opportunity supports ambitious, high-impact reporting projects that examine the intersection of climate change and labour issues across the globe.
This special call is featured by Opportunities for Youth and funded by the renowned Pulitzer Center, an international organisation committed to supporting quality journalism that informs the public and drives meaningful change.
About the Grant Programme
The Special Call for Climate and Labor Journalism Grants 2026: Funding Up to $15,000 for Global Reporting is designed to support investigative and in-depth reporting projects that explore how the climate crisis is reshaping work, livelihoods, and labour systems worldwide.
The programme particularly encourages stories from and about the Global South, elevating worker voices and highlighting inequalities, resilience, and accountability in the face of climate disruption.
Grant Funding Amount
Successful applicants may receive funding between:
- USD $5,000 and $15,000 per project
The grant is intended to cover reporting expenses and support the production of impactful journalism projects.
Who Can Apply?
This opportunity is open to:
- Staff journalists
- Freelance journalists
- Editors
- Independent media outlets
- News organisations worldwide
Applicants from all regions are encouraged to apply.
Thematic Focus Areas
The grant supports projects that investigate the intersection of climate and labour. Priority themes include:
1. Business Accountability and Supply Chains
Reporting that investigates corporate practices, labour conditions, and supply-chain accountability in the context of climate change.
2. Gender and Climate Justice in the Workplace
Stories examining how climate change disproportionately affects women and marginalised workers.
3. Climate Adaptation and Community Resilience
Coverage of how workers and communities are adapting to climate-related challenges and building resilience.
4. Worker Voices and Inequality
Projects that amplify the lived experiences of workers affected by environmental and economic shifts.
Proposals should clearly demonstrate how climate change is transforming labour systems, economic structures, and worker protections.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following:
- A project description (maximum 250 words)
- A detailed reporting plan
- A clear publication plan
- Letters of interest or editorial commitment from media outlets
- A preliminary budget
- Three recent writing samples
- Two professional references
- A current CV
Accepted Languages
Applications may be submitted in:
- English
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- French
- Bahasa Indonesia
Important Dates
- Application Deadline: 6 March 2026
- Notification of Results: 30 March 2026
- Expected Publication Timeline: By September 2026 or earlier
Applicants are encouraged to prepare their materials well in advance of the deadline.
Why You Should Apply
The Special Call for Climate and Labor Journalism Grants 2026: Funding Up to $15,000 for Global Reporting provides a unique opportunity to:
- Secure funding for in-depth investigative reporting
- Produce journalism with global relevance
- Highlight underreported climate-labour intersections
- Collaborate with respected media outlets
- Contribute to accountability and climate justice conversations
This is an important opportunity for journalists committed to rigorous reporting at the intersection of environmental and labour issues.
Ready to Apply?
If you need professional support with proposal drafting, refining, or review, contact us for proposal drafting, refining and review.
