Colorado Media Project and Local Media Association are pleased to announce a new partnership that will bring the proven, in-depth training and coaching program of the LMA Lab for Journalism Funding to local news publishers in Colorado.

Community-based, locally controlled Colorado news organizations are invited to apply to join the 2024 Colorado News Philanthropy Lab. Up to 12 local news publishers will work with LMA’s expert coaches and trainers to develop local journalism projects that are responsive to community priorities and can be funded through philanthropy.

Join CMP and LMA on Thursday, June 6 from Noon to 1 p.m. MT for a special informational webinar to learn more about this opportunity. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until 5 p.m. MT on Wednesday, June 19.

Applicants must be producing original, local news for Colorado audiences at least weekly; priority will be given to newsrooms with philanthropic giving programs that are less than five years old. Local news partnerships or coalitions are also encouraged to apply, particularly if they have a joint initiative that they are seeking to fund via philanthropy.