- 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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