Grassroots Media
Support independent local media and community-owned information infrastructure that keep democracy informed.
Why this portfolio
Healthy democracies depend on communities that know what is happening and who has power. This portfolio backs independent local newsrooms, civic journalism collectives, community radio, and media training programs that tell stories the national press misses, hold local institutions accountable, and give people the information they need to act together.
Organizations in this portfolio
5 organizations- 01
Arizona Luminaria
Independent local newsroom covering Arizona communities with accountability journalism and civic engagement.
Local journalism501(c)(3) - 02
Factchequeado
Fact-checking and media literacy project focused on Spanish-language disinformation and Latino communities.
Media literacy501(c)(3) - 03
Enlace Latino NC
Spanish-language civic news outlet connecting North Carolina's Latino communities to local power and resources.
Civic information501(c)(3) - 04
The Texas Signal Media Foundation
Progressive civic newsroom reporting on Texas politics, policy, and grassroots movements.
Civic journalism501(c)(3) - 05
NewsMatch
National matching-gift campaign that strengthens fundraising capacity for local nonprofit newsrooms.
Press support501(c)(3)
Portfolio composition
Allocation- Local newsrooms & civic journalism35%
- Community radio & audio storytelling25%
- Media literacy & civic information25%
- Training, legal support & distribution15%
