See who’s funding local media – and where those dollars are going
Understand which foundations and donors are supporting media in your area, how much they’re contributing, where they’re based, and which organizations are receiving their grants. With details on individual grants, you can see how funding flows into your region, spot potential partners, and identify opportunities for your organization to connect with the right funders.
Explore the data
Find data on funders and recipients of media grants all across the country from 2021 to 2024.
Funders of Local Media:
Recipients of Media Grants:
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Put the Data to Work
Use this data to move from research to action:
➡ Build a focused list of funders to approach for outreach and proposals
➡ Learn which foundations have a track record of supporting local media and related causes
➡ Spot organizations already receiving support for potential partnerships or collaborations
➡ Add local giving trends to strengthen your fundraising case
➡ Track where funding is increasing or declining to guide revenue planning
Develop Stronger Proposals
Don’t just know who’s doing the funding – use the insights across this site to craft a stronger case for support. Combine the funder data with information from:
➡ Know Your Community to demonstrate local needs, gaps, and opportunities
➡ Local News Ecosystem to show your unique role in your community
➡ Financial Benchmarks to illustrate where and why you need support
Together, these insights help you create proposals that show:
- Why your work addresses an unmet need
- How you complement the local media landscape
- How your organization can be financially sustainable and impactful
- How funder support will make a measurable difference
➡ Get the Funder Landscape Worksheet (coming soon)