Press Forward South Florida Initiative

• Eligibility Criteria: Press Forward South Florida is open to organizations and initiatives involved in local journalism and media in South Florida. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to strengthening the local news ecosystem and providing access to reliable, relevant news and information.
• Type of Funding: Media support, including capacity-building, research, and funding opportunities for local news organizations.
• Target Region: South Florida (Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties).
• Application Language: English

Objectives

• Strengthen local journalism that meets the needs of South Floridians.
• Empower residents by ensuring they have access to multiple sources of reliable news and information, no matter where they live or the language they speak.
• Build a more inclusive, holistic, and solutions-oriented local news ecosystem.

Project Themes

• Regional research to assess the news and information gaps.
• Capacity building for local journalists and news organizations.
• Fundraising to support local news initiatives.
• Issuing grants to bridge the gap between the information available and the information needed in South Florida.

Financial Support:
With $3 million in seed funding from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

Deadline

• Spring 2025 for ecosystem research
• Summer 2025 for strategy development
• Late 2025 for first open call.

Application Process

• Participate in the research survey to contribute to the strengthening of local journalism.
• Sign up for updates to stay informed about upcoming funding opportunities, capacity-building programs, and research initiatives.

See here to learn more and apply.

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