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Stay up to date on how the American Journalism Project and our portfolio organizations are strengthening local news across the country.
Exclusive: OpenAI renews $5M bet on local news
OpenAI is renewing its investment in the American Journalism Project by committing an additional $5 million in funding and $3 million in tech credits to...
Cardinal News adds 9 staff, with more on the way
Cardinal News has expanded by adding nine staff members, including four reporters and an associate editor, to enhance its coverage in Southwest and Southside Virginia.
Free Press Indiana launches a statewide newsroom
Free Press Indiana has launched FPI News, a five-member statewide newsroom that delivers daily local coverage and partners with media to help underserved communities.
American Journalism Project invests $3.25 million in three nonprofit local news organizations
Investments in The Maine Monitor, NC Local and The Richmonder will help the organizations strengthen their business capacity, expand their journalism, and build long-term sustainability.
ICT wins two big Indigenous journalism awards, plus 14 others
The Indigenous Journalists Association has honored ICT with 16 total accolades in its 2026 awards.
American Journalism Project, Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, More Perfect and the Public Media Bridge Fund join forces to invest in the future of public media
A $1.4 million investment will support Texas Public Radio's growth following its combination with the San Antonio Report, launching a broader effort to help public...
The Maine Monitor wins 5 awards from the National Newspaper Association Foundation
The Maine Monitor won five National Newspaper Association Foundation awards, including three first places for investigative reporting and opioid crisis coverage.
Nashville Banner earns national and statewide awards
Recognition includes awards from Society for Features Journalism, Institute for Nonprofit News, Education Writers Association and Tennessee Press Association.
