Programs
Grantmaking for Independent News
GRANTMAKING PROGRAM - THE AMERICAN JOURNALISM PROJECT SUPPORTS THE GROWTH OF INDEPENDENT, NON-PROFIT NEWS ORGANIZATIONS THAT HOLD THE POWERFUL ACCOUNTABLE, COMBAT DISINFORMATION, AND DEEPEN CIVIC PARTICIPATION IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. AS OF THE END OF 2021, AMERICAN JOURNALISM PROJECT HAS MADE GRANT COMMITMENTS TO 32 NEWS ORGANIZATIONS, SELECTED THROUGH A COMPETITIVE GRANTMAKING PROCESS WITH OVERSIGHT FROM OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$11.2MGrantee Support Program
GRANTEE SUPPORT PROGRAM - AMERICAN JOURNALISM PROJECT SETS GRANTEES UP FOR SUCCESS THROUGH A UNIQUE VENTURE SUPPORT MODEL. GRANTEES REPRESENT A VARIETY OF MODELS AND STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT, AND AMERICAN JOURNALISM PROJECT PROVIDES EACH WITH TAILORED SUPPORT BASED ON THEIR NEEDS AND BIGGEST STRATEGIC CHALLENGES. STAFF WORK AS A TEAM WITH GRANTEE LEADERS, PARTNERING WITH EACH ORGANIZATION TO HELP THEM STRENGTHEN AND SCALE THROUGH OPERATIONAL AND STRATEGIC SUPPORT, CURATION OF BEST PRACTICES FROM ACROSS THE SECTOR, AND FOSTERING OF PEER LEARNING ACROSS THE PORTFOLIO.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$2.9MStartups Program
STARTUPS PROGRAM - AMERICAN JOURNALISM PROJECT WORKS WITH CIVIC LEADERS, PLACE-BASED FUNDERS, AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS INFORMATION GAPS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. AMERICAN JOURNALISM PROJECT PROVIDES LOCAL PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERS WITH SERVICES SUCH AS COMMUNITY LISTENING, INFORMATION ECOSYSTEM RESEARCH, SOLUTION DESIGN, AND BUSINESS MODELING. ADDITIONALLY, EXPERIENCE AND RESOURCES ARE LEVERAGED TO INCUBATE NEW ORGANIZATIONS FROM THE GROUND UP. INCUBATION SUPPORT CAN INCLUDE ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHMENT, TEAM RECRUITMENT, VISIONING AND STRATEGIC PLANNING, RAISING SEED CAPITAL, STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT, AND EQUITABLE ORGANIZATION DESIGN.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$1.5M
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