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Outrider
Outrider supports multimedia storytelling about nuclear threats and climate change. They partner with creators, thought leaders, and news organizations to explain how smart policy can sustain a safe and livable … Last updated March 23, 2026
Colorado Media Project
The Colorado Media Project brings together funders, business and civic leaders, journalists, and community advocates who are concerned about the status and future of local news and information in our … Last updated December 5, 2025
Hacks/Hackers
Hacks/Hackers is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit originally founded in 2009 as a meetup for journalists and technologists to improve the quality of the information ecosystem. The organization is committed to … Last updated July 14, 2025
New Rising Ventures
New Rising Ventures is the 501(c)(3) affiliate of New Media Ventures. New Rising Ventures supports early-stage, nonpartisan entrepreneurs and activists transforming our democracy through innovation and bridges a critical gap … Last updated June 11, 2025
Southerly
Southerly is an independent, non-profit 501(c)3 media organization that serves communities in the South who face environmental injustice and are most at-risk of the effects of climate change. It does … Last updated August 25, 2022
The Poynter Institute
The Poynter Institute is a global leader in journalism. It is the world’s leading instructor, innovator, convener and resource for anyone who aspires to engage and inform citizens. … Last updated April 10, 2025
RIAS Berlin Commission
The RIAS Berlin Commission is a binational organization for the promotion of German-American understanding in the field of broadcasting. Pursuant to the Agreement signed on May 19, 1992 between the … Last updated May 14, 2022
Rory Peck Trust
The Rory Peck Trust is dedicated to the support, safety and welfare of freelance newsgatherers around the world. The Rory Peck Trust provides practical and financial support to freelance journalists … Last updated May 30, 2022
Reporters Without Borders
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) defends the right of every human being to have access to free and reliable information. This right is essential to know, understand, form an opinion and … Last updated May 30, 2022
The Fund for American Studies
The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) is a 501(c)3 educational nonprofit that is changing the world by developing leaders for a free society. Its transformational programs teach the principles of … Last updated April 30, 2024
American Press Institute
The American Press Institute advances an innovative and sustainable news industry by helping publishers understand and engage audiences, grow revenue, improve public-service journalism, and succeed at organizational change. … Last updated April 12, 2022
Type Media Center
Founded in 1966 (as The Nation Institute), Type Media Center is home to a half-dozen programs and a community of hundreds of journalists, authors, and writing fellows. Type Media Center’s … Last updated May 30, 2022
CatchLight
CatchLight believes in the power of visual storytelling to foster a more nuanced and empathetic understanding of the world. It serves as a transformational force, urgently bringing resources and organizations … Last updated May 30, 2022
Light Work
Light Work was founded as an artist-run non-profit organization in 1973.Its mission is to provide direct support to artists working in photography and related media, through residencies, publications, and a … Last updated May 30, 2022
International Photography Grant
International Photography Grant is a non-profit initiative run by International Photography Magazine. The International Photography Grant’s idea is to evoke artistic activities. It creates space to take creative initiatives and … Last updated May 30, 2022
News Leaders’ Association
NLA is the result of a merger between the American Society of News Editors (ASNE) and the Associated Press Media Editors (APME). Their stated mission is to: a. Advocate for the values of … Last updated May 30, 2022
The GroundTruth Project
The GroundTruth Project is an award-winning, independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit news organization dedicated to supporting the next generation of journalists in the U.S. and around the world. Its mission is to … Last updated May 30, 2022
Maynard Institute
Leading organization devoted to helping American news media reflect diversity in staffing, content and business operations. The Maynard institute offers several programs of study each year. As of 2020, the … Last updated May 30, 2022
Oklahoma Watch
Through investigative, fact-driven journalism, Oklahoma Watch digs deep and examines significant issues that face the state. Their work engages all Oklahomans, amplifies the discussion of important issues with the aim of affecting … Last updated May 30, 2022
Investigative Reporters & Editors
The mission of Investigative Reporters and Editors is to foster excellence in investigative journalism, which is essential to a free society. IRE accomplishes this by: Providing training, resources and a … Last updated March 25, 2023