The American Journalism Project is the first venture philanthropy organization dedicated to local news by investing in and building nonprofit newsrooms that are sustained by and look like the people they serve. We make catalytic investments in nonprofit news organizations, partner with communities to launch new organizations, and coach leaders as they grow and sustain their newsrooms.
Capital B is a nonprofit local and national news organization reporting for Black communities.
Enlace Latino NC
Grant in 2023
Enlace Latino NC is the first nonprofit Spanish-language news outlet in North Carolina. Enlace's motivation is to enable the diverse Latinx immigrant community in North Carolina to participate more actively in the political and social developments that affect them.
Fort worth report
Grant in 2023
Fort worth report publishes local journalism that is produced by, for, and about the people. Fort worth report was established to satisfy the community's need for more news regarding regional administration, educational institutions, business, the arts and culture, the environment, health care, and other crucial topics.
Cityside
Grant in 2023
Cityside is a nonpartisan, nonprofit media organization committed to building community through local journalism
Signal Cleveland
Grant in 2022
Signal Cleveland offers community members access to the news they require. It publishes authoritative, trustworthy daily journalism on a variety of topics, such as government, economy, education, health, safety, and resilience. Their website is chock-full of explainers and guides to help Cleveland residents navigate life in the city, and it serves as a growing civic tool for the city.
Mountain State Spotlight
Grant in 2021
Mountain State Spotlight is a civic news organization that tells stories about the issues and challenges facing their communities.
The Marshall Project
Grant in 2021
The Marshall Project is a not-for-profit and non-partisan newsroom focused on reporting and analyzing issues related to America's criminal justice system. By providing in-depth investigative journalism, it aims to inform the public about the complexities and challenges within the criminal justice landscape. Through its work, The Marshall Project seeks to foster a greater understanding of the legal system and advocate for reforms that promote justice and accountability. The organization operates independently, relying on subscriptions and donations to support its mission of illuminating the intricacies of criminal justice in the United States.
Connecticut Mirror
Grant in 2019
In 2009, a small group of Connecticut residents, concerned about the decline in watchdog journalism, formed the Connecticut News Project, Inc. A few months later, after securing start-up funding and hiring some veteran journalists, CNP launched The Connecticut Mirror, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news outlet with a very clear mission: Produce deep reporting on government policies and politics, to become an invaluable resource for anyone who lives, works or cares about Connecticut, and to hold their policymakers accountable for their decisions and actions.
Cityside
Grant in 2019
Cityside is a nonpartisan, nonprofit media organization committed to building community through local journalism
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