Report for America Host Newsroom Application

Report for America strengthens local newsrooms across the country by providing talent, funding and fundraising support. To date, Report for America has partnered with more than 450+ newsrooms across the U.S. in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, Washington, D.C. and Guam.

As a Report for America host newsroom, you will join a growing network of newsrooms who have received transformative assistance from our program. We’re here to help you grow, too.

  • We’ll recruit a slate of journalists passionate about the beat you’ve designated as a coverage need.
  • We’ll help show you new ways to raise money locally. Since 2017, our  partner newsrooms have raised $59.9 million from institutions, individuals, major donors and corporations to cover their portion of their corps members’ salaries and benefits.  Read more about our local news sustainability work here.
  • We pay half the journalist’s salary the first year, a third of the salary the second year and 20% the optional third year.
  • You gain access to a network of over 100+ like-minded host newsrooms to collaborate with and use as a resource.
  • Through our partnership, your newsroom will ultimately expand and grow more sustainable.
Interested in learning more? Our recruitment team hosts regular information sessions. Sign up for a time slot:
  • July 17, 2025
  • July 24, 2025
  • August 21, 2025
  • August 28, 2025

Our Model

We pre-screen early career journalists who meet your needs, and you choose your hire. We pay half their salary, up to $25,000 (our cap is $30,000 for very experienced journalists) and provide them with ongoing training and support while they work for you. Meanwhile, we provide your newsroom with curriculum and coaching to help you fundraise for your share of the salary.

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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…
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Opportunity type

Grant

Location(s) where available

United States (all)

Maximum grant amount

$30000

Areas of focus

General Funding

This is a recurring opportunity