"Journalism moves fast...philanthropy moves slow." Press Forward's director wants to bring them together
Press Forward launched a national open call for local news grants, with the new director Dale Anglin leading the initiative after experience in various philanthropic areas.
Press Forward open call puts underrepresented communities first - Poynter
Press Forward's open call aims to bridge gaps in local news coverage by supporting diverse storytelling and empowering underrepresented communities.
With Midwest expansion, the Pivot Fund tries to put grassroots news on philanthropy's radar
Investment in local news
Ecosystem mapping for funding journalism
Press Forward adds 11 new local chapters
Over the past few months, the funding coalition Press Forward has expanded by adding 11 more local chapters, totaling 17 across various regions in the United States.
Press Forward's local chapters aim to support national efforts to fund and revitalize local news with a substantial financial commitment over five years.
Press Forward must prove itself to the Black press
Press Forward is a national initiative to invest $500 million into local journalism.
There are concerns about the equity and effectiveness of the funding process.
What's Press Forward? Here's your primer.
Press Forward is a national initiative to support local news and information with a $500 million investment over the next five years.
The initiative aims to re-center local news and address inequities in journalism coverage and practices.
Major funders include the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and the Knight Foundation.
As philanthropy spends big to fight news deserts, 3 frontline news outlets share what they need - Poynter
Local news deserts problem exists in the U.S., with some regions lacking access to reliable news sources.
Positive developments like funding initiatives and innovative local organizations are addressing the local news crisis.