Future of Local Journalism Division
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The Future of Local Journalism Award will be presented to a local or regional news startup that excels at meeting the information needs of the community it serves or is pioneering a sustainable new business model for local journalism.
Division winners will receive a grant of up to $30,000 and are eligible for an additional $30,000 Grand Prize Award.
2024 Future of Local Journalism Division Finalists
A media outlet that decentralizes Puerto Rican news and connects people who want systemic changes.
Trusted local news created by the community for the community.
Borderless is providing free and accessible investigations and essential information to Chicago's immigrant communities.
CivicLex is a new model for how local media can strengthen a community's civic health.
Arizona's only news outlet dedicated to accountability journalism for the LGBTQ+ community.
Worker-owned news to inform and empower everyone in Spokane, especially the marginalized and excluded.
Southwest Contemporary advances culture and community through regional arts journalism, critical discourse, and engaged dialogue.
A nonprofit, independent, investigative news organization that provides original, in-depth watchdog journalism serving Coastal Georgia.
The TRiiBE is a digital publication and production company that centers
Black Chicagoans.
A collectively operated publication that provides in depth news to an underserved population.
2024 Next Challenge Partners
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2024 Competition Schedule
March 1 - March 25
Applications Accepted
March 26 - April 9
Round One Application Judging
April 11
Division Finalists Announced
April 11 - May 1
Mentorship & Training for Finalists
May 2 - May 17
Round Two Judging
May 2 - May 19
Public Voting Window
May 22
National Awards Celebration
