Press Forward Distributes $20 Million to 205 Local Newsrooms Nationwide

The initiative aims to bolster small newsrooms with budgets under $1 million, focusing on underserved communities.

Press Forward's grants provide $100,000 over two years for most recipients, offering crucial operating support.
The funding benefits a diverse range of newsrooms, including those serving rural areas, communities of color, and student-led publications.
Recipients span all U.S. states and territories, with 40% of the grantees led by people of color.
The initiative doubled its initial funding plan due to high-quality applications, granting aid to 205 out of 931 applicants.
The coalition plans to continue supporting local journalism, with future calls focusing on infrastructure and larger grants.