Grant for media/journalism startups and nonprofits
Award$75,000
Deadline2026-03-10
DifficultyModerate
Arts, Culture & HumanitiesTechnology & Innovation
About this opportunity
This grant supports early-stage startups—both nonprofit and for-profit—that are reinventing local journalism in the United States. The challenge is open to founders, creatives, and entrepreneurs building innovative tools, models, or platforms that strengthen community-centered journalism, with a focus on local impact and digital innovation.
Eligibility requirements
Startups (for-profit or nonprofit) focused on local journalism in the United States
Early-stage or growth-stage companies (Pre-Seed, Seed, Early stage nonprofit, Growth stage non-profit)
Founders/creatives/entrepreneurs
How to apply
Application submission by 3/10/2026
What you get
Grant of up to $50,000 for division winners
Grand Prize winner receives an additional $25,000
$3,000 stipend for all finalists to cover time and travel to the awards celebration
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