The Lenfest Institute for Journalism

The Lenfest Institute for Journalism is a nonprofit organization whose sole mission is to develop and support sustainable business models for public-service local journalism. Founded in 2016 by H.F. “Gerry” Lenfest, The Institute is the non-controlling parent organization of The Philadelphia Inquirer and the co-founder of Spotlight PA. The Institute's grants and programs focus on supporting high-impact local news, the digital transformation of news organizations, and diversity, equity, and inclusion in journalism in Philadelphia, throughout Pennsylvania, and around the United States.

Grants Awarded to The Lenfest Institute for Journalism

$1,500,000 - Awarded April 2020

Focus areas

Community-Centered Journalism

Description

To launch the Philadelphia COVID-19 Community Information Fund. $1 million of this grant supports Resolve Philadelphia's Equally Informed Initiative.

$1,300,000 - Awarded July 2019

Focus areas

Community-Centered Journalism

Description

This two-year funder collaboration between Lenfest and IPMF will further these efforts by supporting cultural competency training for Inquirer staff as well as professional development, entrepreneurial skills, and creative opportunities for entry-level, mid-level and senior managers of color throughout the region. Alongside these concrete efforts, this collaboration will provide flexible funding for research, business assistance, and convening of Philadelphia-area multi-cultural media.

The grant will also help fund strategic planning for Resolve Philadelphia, a journalism project built on equity, collaboration among multiple media properties, and the elevation of community voices and solutions.

Related Projects

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Philadelphia COVID-19 Community Information Fund

Journalism