Past Opportunities

Community-based, locally controlled Colorado news organizations are invited to apply to join a state-centered cohort from the Local Media Association (LMA) with support from Colorado Media Project to learn how to develop local journalism projects that are responsive to community priorities and can be funded through philanthropy. Apply by June 19 at 5 p.m. MT. […]

The Center for Cooperative Media is offering micro-reporting stipends of up to $2,000 for 20+ newsrooms participating in Democracy Day by producing at least one piece of pro-democracy journalism on or slightly before Sept. 15, the International Day of Democracy. You’ll also get access to their board of organizers to fine tune pitches, pre-read stories, […]

Small newsrooms or coalitions that provide original reporting in underserved communities are invited to apply by June 12 for a two-year grant of around $100,000 from Press Forward, for unrestricted general operating support. Both non-profit or for-profit entities are eligible to apply. Press Forward is offering all applicants a free, one-hour grant writing session with […]

INN Days 2024 takes place June 11-12, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay in San Diego, California. INN Days brings together leaders across the nonprofit news field to highlight examples, share practical skills, and host solutions-focused conversations on the challenges and solutions to fund and increase access to quality news and information that connects […]

The Scripps Howard Leadership Academy at Newhouse is an immersive training program designed for higher education leaders or those interested in learning about the challenges and rewards of leading an academic institution, including deans, associate deans, department chairs, faculty and experienced journalists. When: July 22-25, 2024Where: S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University […]

The Colorado Press Association‘s Hall of Fame Award honors someone who has made significant contributions to Colorado journalism within their communities, regions or state, the Colorado media industry, the promotion of freedom of the press, freedom of speech, open meetings and/or freedom of information in Colorado. Nominees can be retired or still working in the […]

The Colorado Association of Black Journalists (CABJ) is excited to announce the commencement of the nominations process for the prestigious Journalist of the Year and Media Organization of the Year awards. These accolades aim to recognize and honor outstanding achievements and contributions within the media landscape of Colorado, celebrating individuals and organizations that have demonstrated […]

Philanthropy has become an important revenue stream for news organizations and journalists in the U.S. since the 2008 recession. It gained higher relevance when the industry saw its business strategies severely affected during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is also true that these philanthropic funds have not been distributed equitably among industry players, whether they are for-profit or nonprofit […]