Local Journalism Initiative

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Grantees

Delaware Community Foundation

Related Links
Project Website
Delaware’s Local News and Information Ecosystem Assessment
Organization Website

The Local Journalism Initiative is working to increase coverage of underrepresented communities in Delaware and build a pipeline of aspiring journalists, particularly those who are passionate about and experienced with BIPOC (Black, indigenous and people of color) and other underrepresented communities. The Local Journalism Initiative is committed to strengthening local journalism in Delaware.

Grants Awarded to Local Journalism Initiative

$80,000 - Awarded August 2021

Grantees
Delaware Community Foundation
Project
Local Journalism Initiative
Focus areas
Community-Centered Journalism
Description

To strengthen the news ecosystem in Delaware and increase voices and coverage of underrepresented communities, particularly BIPOC and low-income communities, by creating a pipeline of BIPOC journalists, identifying geographic and demographic news deserts, and building infrastructure to address news and information needs.

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