Transparency & Governance Reporting Grants is a grant from the Pulitzer Center that funds investigative journalism on corruption, abuse of power, transparency failures, and systemic governance issues. The program supports reporters investigating shadowy finance schemes, opaque supply chains, cross-border money flows, and the laws and policies that enable corruption or erode democracy. The center particularly values cross-border and collaborative reporting, data-driven projects, and innovative interdisciplinary approaches. Eligible applicants include freelance and staff journalists and nonprofit journalistic organizations worldwide. Awards vary, starting at $5,000 or more depending on project scope and depth.

Esserman/Knight Journalism Awards is a grant from the Knight Foundation that recognizes and supports outstanding journalism that serves the public interest, with emphasis on local and community reporting. Awards honor journalists and news organizations producing work that informs, engages, and strengthens communities. Eligible applicants include individual journalists, news organizations, and media projects operating in Knight-funded communities. Award amounts vary by category; the program may include cash prizes, fellowships, or project support grants. Applicants should review current award guidelines for active categories, eligibility details, and application deadlines.

Global Reporting Grants is sponsored by Pulitzer Center. Supports in-depth, high-impact reporting on critical issues that are often overlooked in the media. There are no restrictions on topic or reporting location. The Pulitzer Center encourages ambitious proposals that combine print, photography, audio, and/or video for one or more news outlets.