Journalism is only as sustainable as its journalists.

Starting February 10, MDRnet will be available to U.S. journalists seeking confidential support during moments of burnout or emotional distress.

👉 Access MDRnet at mdrnet.org 👈

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Reimagining Local News with author/journalist Charles Blow in person!

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23 AT 2:00PM

TICKETS: loftcinema.org/film/reimagi...

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Journalism Support Exchange A central resource hub for journalism support organizations

✨ Excited to see the launch of — and be part of — #PressForward and Commoner Co.'s new Journalism Support Exchange (JSX), a searchable database that local newsrooms can use to find tools, resources, and connections to help them build and grow their businesses.

Check out this one-stop shop: jsx.news

How Press Forward Is Reshaping the Nonprofit Local News Ecosystem The initiative has brought on 110 funders and disbursed $400 million to local news outlets. Executive Director Dale Anglin discusses its accomplishments as it enters year three.

Press Forward has brought on 110 funders and disbursed $400 million to local news outlets. Executive Director Dale Anglin reflects on its accomplishments as it enters year three.

Mike Scutari reports: tinyurl.com/zc86jjnd

#LocalNews #Philanthropy #PressForward #JournalismFunding #MediaInnovation

Funders reveal what makes grant applications stand out - LION Publishers Standing-room-only session at the 2025 Summit revealed five tips from philanthropy officers who help decide the fate of funding proposals.

💡 At the 2025 Summit, we heard from @knightfoundation.org's Duc Luu, #PressForward Chicago's Tracy Baim, and @barrfoundation.org's Stefan Lanfer on what makes grant applications stand out. Take a look at these 5 practical tips: lionpublishers.com/funders-reve...

How Press Forward Is Supporting Small Newsroom Infrastructure We checked in with grantees of the $500 million philanthropic coalition to see how they're using the money.

We checked in with grantees of the $500 million philanthropic coalition to see how they're using the money.

Wendy Paris(@wendyparis.bsky.social) Reports: tinyurl.com/md3r3eee

#PressForward #LocalNews #JournalismMatters #CommunityMedia #Philanthropy #NewsInfrastructure #MediaEquity #BlackOwnedMedia

🗞️ When you think about the #Infrastructure needed for a media outlet to function ¿What comes to mind?

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🔗 Learn more: pressforward.news/infrastructure25

#PressForward #MediaResilienceNetwork #JournalistWellbeing #MentalHealth #Newsrooms

¿Quieres conocer el resto de los proyectos seleccionados? Visita pressforward.news/infrastructure25

#PressForward #LocalNews #Journalism #Mentalhealth #Wellbeing #Newsrooms

En la última Convocatoria Abierta de #PressForward en Infraestructura, Vita Activa fue seleccionada junto con la IWMF y @traumajournalism.bsky.social para recibir financiamiento y trabajar proyectos enfocados en la seguridad, bienestar y salud mental de periodistas.

#Pressforward. ⏭️ Noticed some US weather apps were off this past week- with rain when there was none predicted for example. Recalling half of NOAA has been cut (thanks ‘Merca), searched and found a European Model based App to consult instead, called Pflotsch ECMWF. Also try Windy, also reliable

RCFP announces $1.25 million from Press Forward in new grant support for Local Legal Initiative The investment powers expanded legal capacity to meet the needs of local newsrooms.

ICYMI: @rcfp.org is honored to receive a $1.25 million grant from #PressForward!

This funding allows for the expansion of our Local Legal Initiative, which provides pro bono legal services for local enterprise and investigative reporting.

🎤 ✨ During our 2025 Summit opening keynote, you’ll hear firsthand how LION members used #PressForward grants to strategically grow their businesses; join us in St. Louis: lionpublishers.com/summit-2025/

🤝 This powerful collaboration will strengthen immigrant-centered journalism and build sustainable models for the future. Thanks to #PressForward and @democracyfund.bsky.social for the seed support to kick off this important initiative!

Press Forward invests $22.7 million in local news infrastructure Press Forward is announcing investments of $22.7 million in 22 projects that will strengthen the infrastructure of the field. Today’s local newsrooms are much smaller than 25 years ago – doing more wi...

Honored to be included in this mission! IRE will be partnering with @archive.org and @poynterinstitute.bsky.social to develop a national program that preserves vital local news content. Proud to help save "the first draft of history." Thank you, #PressForward! www.pressforward.news/infrastructu...

Poynter receives Press Forward funding as part of project to preserve local online news content - Poynter $1 million grant awarded to Internet Archive effort that also includes partnership with IRE.

Local journalism is not only vital to communities when news happens, it's important history for residents, researchers, educators and others. Poynter is proud to be part of a group funded by #PressForward to help organizations preserve their digital assets.
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Type Investigations Receives Press Forward Grant to Expand the Springboard Project for Newsrooms Serving Marginalized Communities - Type Investigations

With support from #PressForward, Type Investigations will be able to expand our Springboard project, which provides local newsrooms serving historically marginalized communities with the resources to build their investigative capacity. www.typeinvestigations.org/2025/07/16/t...

Press Forward invests $22.7 million in local news infrastructure Press Forward is announcing investments of $22.7 million in 22 projects that will strengthen the infrastructure of the field. Today’s local newsrooms are much smaller than 25 years ago – doing more wi...

Congratulations to the 22 projects receiving support from Press Forward's Open Call on Infrastructure. This nearly $23 million investment in tech, safety and overall sustainability will provide critical assistance in helping newsrooms meet today's challenges. #Journalism #LocalNews #PressForward

Press Forward invests $22.7 million in local news infrastructure Press Forward is announcing investments of $22.7 million in 22 projects that will strengthen the infrastructure of the field. Today’s local newsrooms are much smaller than 25 years ago – doing more wi...

I'm thrilled that @typeinvestigate (where I’m a senior fellow) is among 22 outlets chosen by
#PressForward for a major grant -- which will support our Springboard Project, assisting local newsrooms with investigative reporting in marginalized communities.
pressforward.news/infrastructure25

Overjoyed and ready to work on this next challenge. Grateful for all the support and care. Congratulations to all awardees! #PressForward #LocalNews

Press Forward invests $22.7 million in local news infrastructure Press Forward is announcing investments of $22.7 million in 22 projects that will strengthen the infrastructure of the field. Today’s local newsrooms are much smaller than 25 years ago – doing more wi...

As a fellow at @typemediacenter.org, I'm proud to announce that @typeinvestigations.org was selected by Press Forward to expand their Springboard Project for local newsrooms serving historically marginalized communities.

Learn more: pressforward.news/infrastructure25

#PressForward

Big news: With the support from Press Forward, we will address the emotional and organizational health needs of journalists and media leaders who inform in under-resourced conditions and belong to under-served communities.

www.pressforward.news/22-projects-...

#PressForward #LocalNews

Press Forward invests $22.7 million in local news infrastructure Press Forward is announcing investments of $22.7 million in 22 projects that will strengthen the infrastructure of the field. Today’s local newsrooms are much smaller than 25 years ago – doing more wi...

🎉 We’re honored to be selected as one of 22 local news projects receiving support from #PressForward!

This allows @rcfp.org to expand our Local Legal Initiative, which provides pro bono legal services for local enterprise and investigative reporting.

Learn more:

Press Forward invests $22.7 million in local news infrastructure Press Forward is announcing investments of $22.7 million in 22 projects that will strengthen the infrastructure of the field. Today’s local newsrooms are much smaller than 25 years ago – doing more wi...

We’re honored to be awarded a grant from Press Forward, a funding initiative to address challenges facing local news, to expand our Springboard Project for local newsrooms serving historically marginalized communities. Learn more:
pressforward.news/infrastructure25 #PressForward

Grateful to have this chance to write with Karen Rundlet of @inn.org about the state of Local News and the #PressForward coalition of funders and those we are able to support.

Whatever your first issue is, this should be your second: The rationale for funding local news - Stanford PACS In the philanthropic sector, we’re used to funding public goods like emergency response, education, government accountability and the arts. What many of us have failed to see, however, is the vital ro...

New on our Philanthropy Innovation Summit blog, @palfrey.org of @macfound.org and Karen Rundlet of @inn.org discuss their efforts to strengthen local news through the #PressForward coalition and call on fellow funders to join the movement to support quality independent #journalism.

#fourth #4thofjuly #pressforward #gapol

🌽⚾If You Build It...

In our June newsletter, we chat with #PressForward Iowa on their information mapping, share Playbook-guided insights from a school in South Carolina, celebrate @nfcb.bsky.social and community radio, and recap our session at the @mediaimpactfunders.bsky.social Media Impact Forum

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Economic gaps persist for Blacks Springfield area second in the country for income gaps between Black, white households

The reporting project was managed by Press Forward Springfield & made possible by a @HealingIllinois grant. Read here: tinyurl.com/Illitimes /end

#journalism #storytelling #community #powerbuilding #pressforward

The heart of Springfield's Muslim community | #1 in a four-part series Springfield: Where the Muslim community feels like home

This project was managed by Press Forward Springfield & made possible by a #HealingIllinois grant. Listen to or read the full series: /end

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