April 15, 2020
Journalism is an essential service during the pandemic. We must fund it like one.
Nearly eight in ten Americans are following coronavirus news closely. And they’re getting more than just news.
Posts tagged "featured"
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February 15, 2019
What is a news ecosystem?
by Nancy Watzman, illustration by Joyce Rice We admit: the term “news ecosystem” may have a certain hypnotic effect, lighting up circuits in the typical human brain to file under “jargon.” However, at the Democracy Fund,…
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February 12, 2019
NewsMatch 2018 raises $7.6 million, fueling growth in local news and investigative journalism.
GroundTruth Project, Civil Beat, Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting, inewsource The last month has been a difficult one for journalism in America. In a span of just two weeks roughly …
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November 1, 2018
A bold funder collaboration focuses on supporting journalism that strengthens Democracy
NewsMatch 2018 launches with new funders, new newsrooms, new chances to support local news and investigative reporting, and more than $3 million in matching dollars for nonprofit news organizations.
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October 10, 2018
Boosting Colorado’s local news ecosystem with the Colorado Media Project
Together, local funders, journalists, citizens begin to reinvent civic-minded news Denverite reporter Allan Tellis (left) hit coffee shops and local haunts for “Santa Fe Drive” week special coverage. Credit:…
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August 1, 2018
$500,000 goes to 10 North Carolina projects redefining the future of local news
En Español How can we help local news survive, transform, and thrive? This question will not be answered by one person, one organization, or one innovation.
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June 20, 2018
How we know journalism is good for democracy
According to new data, at least 900 communities across the United States have faced profound erosion in their access to local news and information since 2004. Writing…
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April 5, 2018
Introducing our collaborative spreadsheet for the news community — and a few observations on making it
Illustration by Melinda Szekeres By Melinda Szekeres The Democracy Fund team often writes about diversifying sources, sharing resources, and collaborating on projects in…
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March 1, 2018
Apply to the North Carolina Local News Lab Fund until March 30
The North Carolina Local News Lab Fund is pleased to open its first call for applications. We are looking for ideas from community groups, newsrooms,…