A simple tool to help you draft a clear, credible case for funder outreach.
The Funding Worksheet generates a first-draft narrative that highlights your station’s local impact and what’s at stake financially. It uses data from Local News Catalyst, your website, and other public sources to give you a practical starting point—especially if you don’t have a grant writer on staff.
See how the tool works in practice: View a sample funding worksheet to understand the kind of funder insights and guidance you’ll receive.
Need to identify potential funders? Go to the funder database to see who’s funding and receiving media funding in your community.
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