News & Impact
Our vision for a healthier news ecosystem comes to life through the work of our partners and the communities they serve. This is where we share the latest news, stories of impact, and key learnings from the field. Discover how our collaborative efforts are strengthening communities across the state, one story at a time.
$9.1M+
Impact by the Numbers
We’ve raised over $9.1 million for local news since 2018.
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Community Distribution
We’ve distributed over 310 grants to newsrooms, journalists, and ecosystem-building projects.
More on CMP and Philanthropy in Local Media
Colorado Media Project turns toward what comes next (Democracy Fund)
Journalism beyond competition (Columbia Journalism Review)
Local foundations need solid local journalism if they hope to advance their missions (Chronicle of Philanthropy)
Building networks for sustainable, responsive, and diverse local journalism (Democracy Fund)
Why a new chapter for 24 community newspapers matters for Colorado – and the nation (CMP on Medium)
On the Future of Local Civic News
Predictions for Journalism 2024 (NiemanLab)
The Rise of a Pro-Democracy Media (Washington Post)
Journalism is a public good. Let the public make it (Columbia Journalism Review)