Funders
Funders may be foundations, companies, academic institutions or other sources of grants, stipends, fellowships or in-kind services to support local journalism.
News Revenue Hub
The News Revenue Hub helps it members implement fundraising models, automate time consuming processes, conduct experiments, adopt best practices, and more. It takes care of the heavy lifting so it members can focus on … Last updated March 28, 2022
NOVA Institute for Health of People Places and Planet
The Nova Institute for Health is a heart-centered think tank that takes action for the good of people, places, and the planet. … Last updated May 29, 2023
Oak Foundation
Since Oak Foundation was founded in 1983, it has made over 4,650 grants to not-for-profits across the globe. It partners with organizations that work to advance the foundation’s overall mission and the strategic … Last updated March 28, 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
One World Media Trust
One World Media is a non-profit organisation founded over 30 years ago by a group of journalists who recognised international reporting at that time was limited and often reinforcing stereotypes. … Last updated November 26, 2022
Online News Association
The Online News Association is the world’s largest digital journalism association. Membership includes journalists, technologists, executives, students, educators and other digital media professionals. ONA’s mission is to inspire and support … Last updated June 29, 2022
Open Society Foundations
The Open Society Foundations, founded by George Soros, are the world’s largest private funder of independent groups working for justice, democratic governance, and human rights. They provide thousands of grants … Last updated November 26, 2022
PBS Frontline Local Journalism Initiative
FRONTLINE is supporting local and regional news organizations that are conducting investigative journalism projects in their communities. Its partners in 2020 include newsrooms in Tampa Bay, New Mexico, Oklahoma City, … Last updated May 30, 2022
PEN America
PEN America stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression in the United States and worldwide. It champions the freedom to write, recognizing the power … Last updated May 30, 2022
Point Park University
At Point Park, Pittsburgh’s only Downtown university, you’ll engage in a more active, more real, more professional education. You’ll have professors who teach from their own real-world experience when you … Last updated May 30, 2022
Press On
Press On is a collective of journalists, storytellers, and organizers rooted in, and practicing solidarity with, oppressed communities that birth social movements. It is based in the South, and it strives … Last updated March 27, 2022
ProPublica
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Pulitzer Center
Organization dedicated to raising awareness of underreported global issues. Direct funder who supports all platforms. “Largest single source of money for global enterprise reporting.” Fund 150 affiliate partners and support … Last updated March 18, 2022
Radio Television Digital News Foundation (RTDNF)
The Radio Television Digital News Foundation (RTDNF), a 501(c)3 educational foundation, offers education and leadership development around the country to empower journalists with the tools they need to be news … Last updated April 13, 2022
Renaissance Journalism
Nonprofit funder with focus towards encouraging journalism projects that take advantage of the tech-rich resource environment of the 21st century. They push initiatives and fund projects that force journalists to … Last updated May 30, 2022
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press provides pro bono legal representation, amicus curiae support, and other legal resources to protect First Amendment freedoms and the newsgathering rights of … 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
Reporting on Addiction
Reporting on Addiction is collaborative movement to improve how the media reports on addiction. … Last updated June 9, 2025
Reva and David Logan Family Foundation
The Foundation is a Chicago-based family foundation that provides strategic grants to support social justice, the arts and investigative journalism both in Chicago and around the world. Dedicated to lasting … Last updated May 30, 2022
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