Grassroots Media

Support independent local media and community-owned information infrastructure that keep democracy informed.

Local journalismCommunity radioCivic information

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%