Funder: MacArthur Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2026 (idea submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards not specified; funding supports local newsrooms, intermediaries, and journalism support organizations; multi-year and capacity-building grants possible.
Summary: Supports innovations and interventions to strengthen local news ecosystems, especially in underserved communities, to foster civic engagement and accountability.
Key Information: Unsolicited proposals not accepted; idea submissions or inquiries are encouraged via the program page.