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The American Journalism Project Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in New York, California, and Texas, having disbursed a total of $18.5 million across 60 grantees in 2024. This organization does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE AMERICAN JOURNALISM PROJECT, INC. IS A VENTURE PHILANTHROPY DEDICATED TO BUILDING NON-PROFIT LOCAL NEWS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES.
Cause Areas
4
Communication media
News and public information
Venture philanthropy
Democracy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
OHIO LOCAL INFORMATIONAL INTIATIVE INC
$5.7M
9%
FREE PRESS INDIANA
$5.6M
9%
Houston Local Information Initiative Inc
$2.8M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
52
Median 1st year grant
$217.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$280.9K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to AMERICAN JOURNALISM PROJECT INC?
No. AMERICAN JOURNALISM PROJECT INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does AMERICAN JOURNALISM PROJECT INC give?
AMERICAN JOURNALISM PROJECT INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and Texas. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are AMERICAN JOURNALISM PROJECT INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from AMERICAN JOURNALISM PROJECT INC fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $218 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does AMERICAN JOURNALISM PROJECT INC make each year?
In 2024, AMERICAN JOURNALISM PROJECT INC awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $18.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did AMERICAN JOURNALISM PROJECT INC fund recently?
In 2024, AMERICAN JOURNALISM PROJECT INC awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include OHIO LOCAL INFORMATIONAL INTIATIVE INC, FREE PRESS INDIANA, and Houston Local Information Initiative Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to AMERICAN JOURNALISM PROJECT INC?
AMERICAN JOURNALISM PROJECT INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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