News Revenue Hub Catalyst Subsidy Fund

The News Revenue Hub is launching the Catalyst Subsidy Fund, an initiative designed to fuel innovation, experimentation and growth across the journalism ecosystem. The Catalyst Subsidy Fund will provide subsidized consulting services for up to a year to 20 news organizations through two distinct program tracks: a Growth Track and an Innovation Track.

In the Growth Track, ten newsrooms will focus on strengthening their audience and revenue foundations. In the Innovation Track, another ten newsrooms will embark on the high-impact experiments that can drive learning and advancement across the entire sector.

Newsrooms that are accepted to either program track should be prepared to pay a small portion of the cost, based on the scope of the project and support service. For the Growth Track, average newsroom costs will be $4,000-$5,000 total for 12 months of service. For the Innovation Track, contributions will depend on the size and scope of the project. The Hub will provide cost estimates for either option before newsrooms need to make a commitment.

Nonprofit and independently-owned for-profit newsrooms operating in the United States are eligible for the program. They must have at least 4 full-time employees and an identifiable digital presence that has been in operation for at least 12 months.

The program is supported by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Applications for both tracks are due February 28, 2026.

Opportunity offered by:

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…
Online application form
Contact for application information
Opportunity type

Consultation
Training

Location(s) where available

United States (all)

Areas of focus

Newsroom Innovation

Applications accepted starting:
December 1, 2025
Application deadline:
February 28, 2026