Philadelphia Media Founders Exchange Creators Network

The Philadelphia Media Founders Exchange, launched in 2022, focuses on the urgent need and opportunity to support and advance more media entrepreneurs of color to ensure communities prosper and news businesses thrive and grow sustainably on their own terms.

Who Can Apply:

  • Philadelphia-based media founders and content creators (4 teams will be selected)

Program Overview:

  • 4-month collaborative incubator connecting traditional journalism and new-media storytelling
  • Support for innovative partnerships, sustainability, and leadership development among independent news media innovators
  • Training on AI technologies and practices for news
  • Emphasis on equity, inclusivity, and community-rooted civic storytelling

Benefits:

  • Grant funding for participating teams
  • Opportunity for additional follow-on support
  • Professional coaching and participation in program curriculum

Opportunity offered by:

The Lenfest Institute

Journalism requires new business models, powerful innovations and diverse audiences. The Lenfest Institute is working throughout local news ecosystems, in Philadelphia and beyond, to crack the code on a sustainable…
Online application form
Opportunity type

Grant

Location(s) where available

Philadelphia

Areas of focus

Local Journalism

Application deadline:
December 10, 2025