Microgrants for Newsroom Safety and Resilience

The Colorado Media Project is offering rapid-response grants of up to $5,000 to help small newsrooms invest in urgent safety and resilience needs.

Funds can be used for expenses such as liability insurance, digital security tools, encrypted communications, and physical safety upgrades. A total of $75,000 is available, and grants will be awarded on a rolling basis until the fund is fully distributed.

To qualify, applicants must: have a 2025 operating budget under $500,000, have been actively publishing since at least January 1, 2023, primarily serve an audience in Colorado and be recognized as a nonprofit by the IRS or have a valid fiscal sponsor.

Opportunity offered by:

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…
Online application form
Contact for application information
Opportunity type

Grant
Microgrant
Rolling

Location(s) where available

Colorado

Maximum grant amount

$5000

Areas of focus

Digital Journalism
Resilience

Applications accepted starting:
December 5, 2025
This is a recurring opportunity