The MacArthur Foundation announced $20 million in grants aimed at revitalizing local news, committing significant funds to various organizations, including LION and local university programs.
Sean Harder of the MacArthur Foundation highlighted the significance of their first grant outside the U.S., noting the $330,000 award to the Media Forward Fund for independent journalism.
Harder explained the collaboration with the Media Forward Fund as a way to share expertise in establishing a local news fund and help foster journalism internationally.
With this round of grants, the MacArthur Foundation’s contributions to local news have surpassed $90 million, reaffirming its commitment to invest $150 million over five years.
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