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.

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Reimagining Local News: A Documentary Screening + Fireside Chat with Charles Blow

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Nine Colorado Newsrooms Receive Funding from Press Forward to Close Local Coverage Gaps

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Above the Noise: Local Newsrooms Set the Table for Trust-Building

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A new chapter for CMP Director Melissa Milios Davis

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A New Sol Rises for Spanish-Speakers in the Roaring Fork Valley

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Engines for Democracy, Running on Fumes: Topline Challenges — and Resources —for Colorado Newsrooms

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Colorado Newsrooms Join Forces to Strengthen Elections Coverage in 2024

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Announcing More Than $360,000 in Grants to Advance Equity and Inclusion in Local Colorado News

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Reimagining the Public Square: Coloradans Deserve Better

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The Voices Initiative

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