Press Forward Mississippi

Grant for Local Journalism and News Media Organizations

Amount TBD

Amount

Cash

Rolling

Deadline

Mississippi

Geography

Regional

Grant

Type

Non Profit

Journalism & Independent Media

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About this grant

Supports journalism projects and news media organizations in Mississippi that serve the public information needs of local communities. Funding can support reporting projects, collaborations between media outlets, events, or sustaining needs like reporting positions that provide a public service. Projects must demonstrate foundational journalistic purpose, ethical practice, and produce content accessible to all audiences.

What you get

Grant funding for journalism projects
Feedback from the steering committee on your idea
Connection with potential collaborators
Possible identification of matching-grant opportunities
Guidance toward other funding avenues if idea does not fit program goals

How to apply

Letter of Interest describing your project idea

Eligibility

Must adhere to the Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics for independent, responsible journalism
Must own their content and audience (e.g., operate websites, broadcast channels, print distribution, email lists)
Content must be accessible to all audiences and not behind a paywall
Content must be delivered on platforms that local people want to use
Not limited to traditional news outlets — non-traditional media producers may apply

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