American Journalism Project
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The American Journalism Project is the first-ever venture philanthropy dedicated to supporting a thriving local news ecosystem. We invest in and build nonprofit newsrooms that are sustained by and look like the people they serve.
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We're helping to build a new generation of nonprofit local newsrooms. Read our 2025 Impact Report.
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In a moment when trusted #localnews is disappearing, AJP-supported newsrooms are showing what sustainable growth looks like.
In 2024, they generated $128M in revenue, saw 23% median revenue growth, & increased full-time newsroom staff by 26%.
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In 2024, they generated $128M in revenue, saw 23% median revenue growth, & increased full-time newsroom staff by 26%.
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After Boyle Heights Beat, part of the AJP-supported LA Local, reported that no voting centers would be in the Boyle Heights neighborhood for the Nov. 4 election, county officials took notice. Now, there are four pop-up voting centers. Read more:
Pop-up vote centers to open in Boyle Heights for Nov. 4 special election
The announcement came after Boyle Heights Beat reported that no in-person polling places would be available in the neighborhood.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:27 PM
After Boyle Heights Beat, part of the AJP-supported LA Local, reported that no voting centers would be in the Boyle Heights neighborhood for the Nov. 4 election, county officials took notice. Now, there are four pop-up voting centers. Read more:
In the days following an investigation by AJP-supported @wisconsinwatch.org, a Wisconsin mother who spent three years waiting for a public defender received a flood of messages offering legal help. #localnews
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Wisconsin mother gets defense attorney after three years in legal limbo
An attorney takes on a Brown County woman’s drug cases shortly after Wisconsin Watch reports on her long wait.
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October 30, 2025 at 8:09 PM
In the days following an investigation by AJP-supported @wisconsinwatch.org, a Wisconsin mother who spent three years waiting for a public defender received a flood of messages offering legal help. #localnews
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AJP-supported @blockclubchi.bsky.social launched a WhatsApp channel to expand access to critical local reporting for Chicago’s immigrant communities. Block Club is also working with AJP-supported @citybureau.bsky.social to share stories and alerts in Spanish.
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Block Club Chicago Launches WhatsApp Channel Focused On Chicago Immigration News
Block Club’s new WhatsApp Channel delivers ICE updates, migrant coverage and breaking immigration news straight to readers’ phones.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:47 PM
AJP-supported @blockclubchi.bsky.social launched a WhatsApp channel to expand access to critical local reporting for Chicago’s immigrant communities. Block Club is also working with AJP-supported @citybureau.bsky.social to share stories and alerts in Spanish.
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A new WhatsApp channel from AJP-supported @blockclubchi.bsky.social has launched to expand access to critical local reporting for Chicago’s immigrant communities. Block Club is also working with AJP-supported @citybureau.bsky.social _bureau to share stories and alerts in Spanish.
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Block Club Chicago Launches WhatsApp Channel Focused On Chicago Immigration News
Block Club’s new WhatsApp Channel delivers ICE updates, migrant coverage and breaking immigration news straight to readers’ phones.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/15/block-club-chicago-launches-whatsapp-channel-focused-on-chicago-immigration-news/"
October 29, 2025 at 7:46 PM
A new WhatsApp channel from AJP-supported @blockclubchi.bsky.social has launched to expand access to critical local reporting for Chicago’s immigrant communities. Block Club is also working with AJP-supported @citybureau.bsky.social _bureau to share stories and alerts in Spanish.
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📢 We’re thrilled to announce $3.5M in grants to three organizations joining our portfolio: @cardinalnews.org, @civilbeat.bsky.social and @nashvillebanner.bsky.social! This funding will help these newsrooms grow sustainably and better serve their communities with trusted #localnews.
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American Journalism Project invests $3.5 million in the growth of three local news organizations - American Journalism Project
WASHINGTON — Oct. 28, 2025 — The American Journalism Project today announced $3.5 million in new support for three nonprofit local news organizations: Cardinal News, Honolulu Civil Beat and the Nashvi...
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October 28, 2025 at 1:35 PM
📢 We’re thrilled to announce $3.5M in grants to three organizations joining our portfolio: @cardinalnews.org, @civilbeat.bsky.social and @nashvillebanner.bsky.social! This funding will help these newsrooms grow sustainably and better serve their communities with trusted #localnews.
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Today, AJP’s Product & AI Studio introduces the "Field Guide: AI for Local Reporting" — a living resource to help local newsrooms understand what each tool does, how it’s used, who’s using it, and what makes it unique.
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Introducing a new AI guide for local news editorial teams - American Journalism Project
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October 21, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Today, AJP’s Product & AI Studio introduces the "Field Guide: AI for Local Reporting" — a living resource to help local newsrooms understand what each tool does, how it’s used, who’s using it, and what makes it unique.
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AJP-supported @deepsouthtoday.org is launching a regional investigative reporting center in collaboration with the @nytimes.com Local Investigations Fellowship. This partnership creates new infrastructure and provides essential resources for high-impact investigations. Read more:
Deep South Today To Launch Regional Investigative Reporting Center In Collaboration With The New York Times - Deep South Today
Deep South Today, the nonprofit network of local newsrooms that includes Mississippi Today, Verite News in New Orleans, Louisiana, and The Current in
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October 17, 2025 at 7:53 PM
AJP-supported @deepsouthtoday.org is launching a regional investigative reporting center in collaboration with the @nytimes.com Local Investigations Fellowship. This partnership creates new infrastructure and provides essential resources for high-impact investigations. Read more:
In our latest piece, AJP’s Loretta Chao shares how we work with local philanthropy partners to assess the strength of local media ecosystems.
We analyze what’s being covered, what’s missing, and whether current outlets have the resources to meet community needs. 🧵 1/5
We analyze what’s being covered, what’s missing, and whether current outlets have the resources to meet community needs. 🧵 1/5
October 16, 2025 at 7:25 PM
In our latest piece, AJP’s Loretta Chao shares how we work with local philanthropy partners to assess the strength of local media ecosystems.
We analyze what’s being covered, what’s missing, and whether current outlets have the resources to meet community needs. 🧵 1/5
We analyze what’s being covered, what’s missing, and whether current outlets have the resources to meet community needs. 🧵 1/5
The AJP-supported @tulsaflyer.bsky.social is live — a new nonprofit newsroom bringing more original reporting to Tulsa.
It’s also expanding the legacy of The Oklahoma Eagle, quadrupling local reporting power while keeping news free and community-focused.
It’s also expanding the legacy of The Oklahoma Eagle, quadrupling local reporting power while keeping news free and community-focused.
Tulsa Flyer: Your city. Your stories. Your newsroom.
Everything you need to know in Tulsa — all in one place
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October 15, 2025 at 2:44 PM
The AJP-supported @tulsaflyer.bsky.social is live — a new nonprofit newsroom bringing more original reporting to Tulsa.
It’s also expanding the legacy of The Oklahoma Eagle, quadrupling local reporting power while keeping news free and community-focused.
It’s also expanding the legacy of The Oklahoma Eagle, quadrupling local reporting power while keeping news free and community-focused.
An investigation by AJP-supported @mississippitoday.org found that much of opioid settlement money in the state was spent on routine general expenses, prompting action from lawmakers who promise to make sure settlement money is used to prevent deadly overdoses.
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Mississippi Today opens 'black box' of opioid settlement spending - Mississippi Today
A Mississippi Today investigation found that after nearly three years of state and local governments receiving money, they have reported spending less than $1 million – or less than 1% of the money re...
https://mississippitoday.org/2025/09/15/black-box-of-opioid-settlement-spending/"
October 14, 2025 at 10:42 PM
An investigation by AJP-supported @mississippitoday.org found that much of opioid settlement money in the state was spent on routine general expenses, prompting action from lawmakers who promise to make sure settlement money is used to prevent deadly overdoses.
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The LA Local is the new name for the Los Angeles Local News Initiative — an AJP-supported effort to build a new kind of local media for L.A.
Rooted in 15 years of reporting from Boyle Heights Beat, it's focused on community-driven reporting that connects and serves Angelenos.
Rooted in 15 years of reporting from Boyle Heights Beat, it's focused on community-driven reporting that connects and serves Angelenos.
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October 8, 2025 at 4:36 PM
The LA Local is the new name for the Los Angeles Local News Initiative — an AJP-supported effort to build a new kind of local media for L.A.
Rooted in 15 years of reporting from Boyle Heights Beat, it's focused on community-driven reporting that connects and serves Angelenos.
Rooted in 15 years of reporting from Boyle Heights Beat, it's focused on community-driven reporting that connects and serves Angelenos.
In a moment when trusted #localnews is disappearing, AJP-supported newsrooms are showing what sustainable growth looks like.
In 2024, they generated $128M in revenue, saw 23% median revenue growth, & increased full-time newsroom staff by 26%.
Dig deeper:
In 2024, they generated $128M in revenue, saw 23% median revenue growth, & increased full-time newsroom staff by 26%.
Dig deeper:
Impact - American Journalism Project
We're helping to build a new generation of nonprofit local newsrooms. Read our 2025 Impact Report.
www.theajp.org
October 6, 2025 at 5:27 PM
In a moment when trusted #localnews is disappearing, AJP-supported newsrooms are showing what sustainable growth looks like.
In 2024, they generated $128M in revenue, saw 23% median revenue growth, & increased full-time newsroom staff by 26%.
Dig deeper:
In 2024, they generated $128M in revenue, saw 23% median revenue growth, & increased full-time newsroom staff by 26%.
Dig deeper:
From a small team of volunteers to a statewide newsroom with 15 staff and nearly 1M readers, AJP-supported @nysfocus.bsky.social is driving transparency and accountability across NY.
🎥 Watch the org's 5th anniversary video:
🎥 Watch the org's 5th anniversary video:
New York Focus Fifth Anniversary
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October 3, 2025 at 6:31 PM
From a small team of volunteers to a statewide newsroom with 15 staff and nearly 1M readers, AJP-supported @nysfocus.bsky.social is driving transparency and accountability across NY.
🎥 Watch the org's 5th anniversary video:
🎥 Watch the org's 5th anniversary video:
We’re honored to be named a finalist for the $10M Trust in American Institutions Challenge from Lever for Change and @reidhoffman.bsky.social.
Rebuilding #localnews is key to restoring trust and strengthening the connections that hold our communities together. More:
Rebuilding #localnews is key to restoring trust and strengthening the connections that hold our communities together. More:
Lever for Change and Reid Hoffman Announce Five Finalists for $10 Million Challenge to Increase Trust in U.S. Institutions - Lever for Change
Chicago, IL, September 30, 2025 – Today, Reid Hoffman and Lever for Change announced five finalists for The Trust in American Institutions Challenge, a $10…
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September 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
We’re honored to be named a finalist for the $10M Trust in American Institutions Challenge from Lever for Change and @reidhoffman.bsky.social.
Rebuilding #localnews is key to restoring trust and strengthening the connections that hold our communities together. More:
Rebuilding #localnews is key to restoring trust and strengthening the connections that hold our communities together. More:
Newsrooms in the AJP portfolio are looking for talented professionals who believe in the power of #localnews to strengthen communities.
Explore open roles in editorial, audience, development, operations and more ⬇️
Explore open roles in editorial, audience, development, operations and more ⬇️
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Audience Editor K-12 Education Reporter: Early education, Literacy and STEM
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September 24, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Newsrooms in the AJP portfolio are looking for talented professionals who believe in the power of #localnews to strengthen communities.
Explore open roles in editorial, audience, development, operations and more ⬇️
Explore open roles in editorial, audience, development, operations and more ⬇️
How do young, rural Vermonters get their news, and what do they wish local media did better?
AJP-supported @vtdigger.bsky.social is listening closely through Dirt Road News, a new effort to connect with overlooked communities and shape reporting around what they hear. More ⬇️
AJP-supported @vtdigger.bsky.social is listening closely through Dirt Road News, a new effort to connect with overlooked communities and shape reporting around what they hear. More ⬇️
Dirt Road News - VTDigger
A VTDigger community listening project focused on Vermont’s young and rural voices. As news habits shift, we’re listening closely.
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September 16, 2025 at 7:50 PM
How do young, rural Vermonters get their news, and what do they wish local media did better?
AJP-supported @vtdigger.bsky.social is listening closely through Dirt Road News, a new effort to connect with overlooked communities and shape reporting around what they hear. More ⬇️
AJP-supported @vtdigger.bsky.social is listening closely through Dirt Road News, a new effort to connect with overlooked communities and shape reporting around what they hear. More ⬇️
A new program from AJP-supported @documentedny.bsky.social will help newsrooms create editorial products with and for immigrant communities.
Each of the six newsrooms selected for 2026 will receive a $10K stipend to launch their product.
Each of the six newsrooms selected for 2026 will receive a $10K stipend to launch their product.
Documented Launches Media Training Program - Documented
Documented opens the application process for its national Media Training Program to support newsrooms to better serve immigrant communities.
documentedny.com
September 12, 2025 at 6:47 PM
A new program from AJP-supported @documentedny.bsky.social will help newsrooms create editorial products with and for immigrant communities.
Each of the six newsrooms selected for 2026 will receive a $10K stipend to launch their product.
Each of the six newsrooms selected for 2026 will receive a $10K stipend to launch their product.
Introducing the Tulsa Flyer — the official name of the Tulsa Local News Initiative.
Formed after a year of community listening led by Tulsa civic leaders and AJP, the Flyer aims to strengthen #localnews and serve Tulsans. Visit: tulsaflyer.org
Formed after a year of community listening led by Tulsa civic leaders and AJP, the Flyer aims to strengthen #localnews and serve Tulsans. Visit: tulsaflyer.org
September 10, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Introducing the Tulsa Flyer — the official name of the Tulsa Local News Initiative.
Formed after a year of community listening led by Tulsa civic leaders and AJP, the Flyer aims to strengthen #localnews and serve Tulsans. Visit: tulsaflyer.org
Formed after a year of community listening led by Tulsa civic leaders and AJP, the Flyer aims to strengthen #localnews and serve Tulsans. Visit: tulsaflyer.org
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There's still time to register for ProJourn's Newsgathering Legal Training on Wednesday!
Held in partnership with @theajp.bsky.social, this free, virtual session will cover journalists' legal rights on topics like recording, trespass, and more.
Sign up: https://www.shorturl.at/yaHxM
Held in partnership with @theajp.bsky.social, this free, virtual session will cover journalists' legal rights on topics like recording, trespass, and more.
Sign up: https://www.shorturl.at/yaHxM
September 8, 2025 at 8:16 PM
There's still time to register for ProJourn's Newsgathering Legal Training on Wednesday!
Held in partnership with @theajp.bsky.social, this free, virtual session will cover journalists' legal rights on topics like recording, trespass, and more.
Sign up: https://www.shorturl.at/yaHxM
Held in partnership with @theajp.bsky.social, this free, virtual session will cover journalists' legal rights on topics like recording, trespass, and more.
Sign up: https://www.shorturl.at/yaHxM
AJP-supported @deepsouthtoday.org is expanding, adding The Current to its network that includes @mississippitoday.org and @veritenews.org.
The Current will retain local leadership & editorial independence while gaining support to grow its coverage & sustainability.
The Current will retain local leadership & editorial independence while gaining support to grow its coverage & sustainability.
The Current Joins Deep South Today - Deep South Today
The Current, a nonprofit news organization serving Lafayette and South Louisiana, is joining Deep South Today, a nonprofit network of local newsrooms that serves communities in Louisiana and Mississip...
deepsouthtoday.org
September 9, 2025 at 2:55 PM
AJP-supported @deepsouthtoday.org is expanding, adding The Current to its network that includes @mississippitoday.org and @veritenews.org.
The Current will retain local leadership & editorial independence while gaining support to grow its coverage & sustainability.
The Current will retain local leadership & editorial independence while gaining support to grow its coverage & sustainability.
Heading to #ONA25 next week?
On Sept. 13, join AJP’s Liam Andrew and YESEO founder Ryan Restivo for a hands-on session about how journalists can use AI to create tools and applications — no coding required.
Learn more: https://ona25.journalists.org/schedule/
On Sept. 13, join AJP’s Liam Andrew and YESEO founder Ryan Restivo for a hands-on session about how journalists can use AI to create tools and applications — no coding required.
Learn more: https://ona25.journalists.org/schedule/
September 2, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Heading to #ONA25 next week?
On Sept. 13, join AJP’s Liam Andrew and YESEO founder Ryan Restivo for a hands-on session about how journalists can use AI to create tools and applications — no coding required.
Learn more: https://ona25.journalists.org/schedule/
On Sept. 13, join AJP’s Liam Andrew and YESEO founder Ryan Restivo for a hands-on session about how journalists can use AI to create tools and applications — no coding required.
Learn more: https://ona25.journalists.org/schedule/
Looking for your next opportunity in #localnews?
Organizations in the American Journalism Project portfolio are hiring across the country. Join a growing movement to rebuild local journalism as an essential public good.
🔎 Explore open roles:
Organizations in the American Journalism Project portfolio are hiring across the country. Join a growing movement to rebuild local journalism as an essential public good.
🔎 Explore open roles:
Work With Us - American Journalism Project
K-12 Education Reporter: Early education, Literacy and STEM
www.theajp.org
August 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Looking for your next opportunity in #localnews?
Organizations in the American Journalism Project portfolio are hiring across the country. Join a growing movement to rebuild local journalism as an essential public good.
🔎 Explore open roles:
Organizations in the American Journalism Project portfolio are hiring across the country. Join a growing movement to rebuild local journalism as an essential public good.
🔎 Explore open roles:
In a recent Q&A, @sltrib.com Director of Collaboratives Heather May discusses how newsrooms across Utah are working together to strengthen reporting and better serve communities statewide.
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Q&A: Heather May on how Utah journalists collaborate and the importance of student journalism
Heather May is the director of the Great Salt Lake Collaborative and Colorado River Collaborative, two journalism collaborations based in Utah and focused on water issues. She also recently became…
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August 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
In a recent Q&A, @sltrib.com Director of Collaboratives Heather May discusses how newsrooms across Utah are working together to strengthen reporting and better serve communities statewide.
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How can nonprofit news, philanthropy and universities work together to rebuild local journalism?
A new report from Len Downie and ASU’s Knight Center explores emerging strategies — and includes perspective from AJP CEO @sarabethb.bsky.social.
A new report from Len Downie and ASU’s Knight Center explores emerging strategies — and includes perspective from AJP CEO @sarabethb.bsky.social.
New report spotlights real-world strategies for rebuilding local news | ASU News
Local news is in a transitional phase. Newspapers’ loss of revenue and audience to the internet combined with too many rapacious chain newspaper owners have left many millions of Americans with too li...
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August 21, 2025 at 6:55 PM
How can nonprofit news, philanthropy and universities work together to rebuild local journalism?
A new report from Len Downie and ASU’s Knight Center explores emerging strategies — and includes perspective from AJP CEO @sarabethb.bsky.social.
A new report from Len Downie and ASU’s Knight Center explores emerging strategies — and includes perspective from AJP CEO @sarabethb.bsky.social.
The @fordfoundation.org is investing $400K in the American Journalism Project to advance local news innovation and long-term sustainability.
This continued support helps expand infrastructure for nonprofit newsrooms across the country.
This continued support helps expand infrastructure for nonprofit newsrooms across the country.
American Journalism Project announces $400K investment from Ford Foundation to advance local news innovation - American Journalism Project
New funding will help AJP deepen its work building a sustainable future for independent local journalism across the country
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August 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The @fordfoundation.org is investing $400K in the American Journalism Project to advance local news innovation and long-term sustainability.
This continued support helps expand infrastructure for nonprofit newsrooms across the country.
This continued support helps expand infrastructure for nonprofit newsrooms across the country.