American Journalism Project

The American Journalism Project is the first venture philanthropy organization dedicated to local news by investing in and building nonprofit newsrooms that are sustained by and look like the people they serve. We make catalytic investments in nonprofit news organizations, partner with communities to launch new organizations, and coach leaders as they grow and sustain their newsrooms.

Sarabeth Berman

CEO

Past deals in Newspaper

The Salt Lake Tribune

Grant in 2024
The Salt Lake Tribune is a prominent newspaper and online platform based in Salt Lake City, Utah, primarily focused on delivering news and information to its readers. Established in 1971, it has grown to become the largest circulated daily newspaper in the city. The publication offers a wide range of content, including breaking news, weather, traffic updates, and sports coverage, particularly emphasizing local events and the Utah Jazz. The Salt Lake Tribune aims to serve the public by providing timely updates on both local and global issues, ensuring that readers are informed about current affairs. Its commitment to quality journalism has been recognized with awards, including the EPPY award for Best Newspaper Website in 2012.

Los Angeles Local News Initiative

Grant in 2024
L.A. Local News Initiative goal is to provide free access to high-quality news and information.

The Texas Tribune

Grant in 2024
The Texas Tribune is a non-profit media organization that is dedicated to increasing knowledge and participation in state government and public policy. The organization continuously aims to promote civic engagement through original, explanatory journalism, and public events. The Texas Tribune was founded by John Thornton, Evan Smith, and Ross Ramsey in 2009 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas, United States. John Thornton has been a venture capitalist in Austin for nearly twenty years, and he believes passionately in the potential of public media. Evan Smith serves as CEO and editor-in-chief, having spent nearly eighteen years at Texas Monthly. Managing editor Ross Ramsey was the long-time owner and editor of Texas Weekly, the state's premier newsletter on politics and government, which was acquired in July 2009 by the Tribune. Emily Ramshaw, one of the Tribune's original reporters, was named editor in 2011, overseeing the day-to-day editorial operation and long-term projects.

Enlace Latino NC

Grant in 2023
Enlace Latino NC is the first nonprofit Spanish-language news outlet in North Carolina. Enlace's motivation is to enable the diverse Latinx immigrant community in North Carolina to participate more actively in the political and social developments that affect them.

Fort worth report

Grant in 2023
Fort worth report publishes local journalism that is produced by, for, and about the people. Fort worth report was established to satisfy the community's need for more news regarding regional administration, educational institutions, business, the arts and culture, the environment, health care, and other crucial topics.

Cityside

Grant in 2023
Cityside is a nonpartisan, nonprofit media organization committed to building community through local journalism

Indian Country Today

Grant in 2022
Indian Country Today is an independent nonprofit, multimedia news enterprise. It is also a public media broadcast carried via public television stations.

Block Club Chicago

Grant in 2022
Block Club Chicago launched in 2018, just months after the abrupt closure of DNAinfo. Toomey, Sabella and Lulay teamed with former reporters from the award-winning news site to create a newsroom with the same local focus, but with a membership-based funding model. The site launched as a nonprofit, joining a growing network of 501(c)(3) news sites around the country.

Mountain State Spotlight

Grant in 2021
Mountain State Spotlight is a civic news organization that tells stories about the issues and challenges facing their communities.

Indian Country Today

Grant in 2021
Indian Country Today is an independent nonprofit, multimedia news enterprise. It is also a public media broadcast carried via public television stations.

The Marshall Project

Grant in 2021
The Marshall Project is a not-for-profit, non-partisan newsroom focused on reporting and analyzing issues related to America's criminal justice system. It aims to inform the public and foster dialogue about the complexities and challenges within the justice system through in-depth journalism and investigative reporting. By providing high-quality, fact-based content, The Marshall Project seeks to shed light on the impacts of criminal justice policies and practices, promote accountability, and ultimately contribute to reform efforts. Its commitment to non-partisan reporting ensures that its coverage remains unbiased and focused on facts rather than political agendas.

Documented

Grant in 2020
Documented is a non-profit news site covering New York City’s immigrants.

The Beacon

Grant in 2020
The Beacon is a nonprofit newsroom providing in-depth journalism on Kansas and Missouri.

City Bureau

Grant in 2019
City Bureau is a non-profit civic journalism lab dedicated to producing media that serves the public interest. The organization focuses on fostering critical public conversations and generating information that addresses the specific needs of communities. By collaborating with local media houses, City Bureau aims to create impactful and equitable journalism that is responsive to the concerns and interests of the public. Through its initiatives, the organization seeks to strengthen civic engagement and ensure that diverse voices are represented in media narratives.

Connecticut Mirror

Grant in 2019
In 2009, a small group of Connecticut residents, concerned about the decline in watchdog journalism, formed the Connecticut News Project, Inc. A few months later, after securing start-up funding and hiring some veteran journalists, CNP launched The Connecticut Mirror, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news outlet with a very clear mission: Produce deep reporting on government policies and politics, to become an invaluable resource for anyone who lives, works or cares about Connecticut, and to hold their policymakers accountable for their decisions and actions.

Cityside

Grant in 2019
Cityside is a nonpartisan, nonprofit media organization committed to building community through local journalism
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