Strengthening local news in Colorado: A look at our new support for The Colorado Sun
On Oct. 23, the American Journalism Project announced $3.6 million in new support for three nonprofit news organizations: Charlottesville Tomorrow, The Colorado Sun and the Salt Lake Tribune. Here, we share more about our support for The Colorado Sun’s plans to grow to meet the state’s information needs.
In 2018, a team of Denver journalists launched The Colorado Sun to pioneer a new model for delivering local news. Since its launch, The Sun has earned the trust of Colorado residents through its insightful coverage of statewide issues like politics, the environment and the economy; its impactful reporting has already contributed to policy changes, including reforms to real estate laws and child welfare practices. In turn, it has built a significant and loyal audience throughout the state.
The American Journalism Project’s new $1.4 million investment in The Colorado Sun will help the nonprofit news organization expand and broaden its reach across Colorado. The outlet transitioned from a public benefit corporation to a nonprofit in 2023. AJP support will help The Sun strengthen its infrastructure by funding several key roles in fundraising, operations, and events while enhancing audience growth, marketing, and the organization’s thriving membership program.
As part of its expansion, The Sun will create regional hubs in northeastern Colorado, southern Colorado, the Western Slope and the Eastern Plains. These hubs will focus on local stories and ensure that Colorado’s diverse communities receive the information they need. Beyond geographic growth, The Sun will expand its coverage of key topics and communities. It will also strengthen partnerships with other local news organizations, broadening its scope and bringing more voices and perspectives into its reporting.
The Colorado Sun excels at providing in-depth coverage of the issues that matter most to Colorado communities. As the Sun embarks on this expansion, we look forward to seeing how they continue to innovate and serve Coloradans in the years to come.