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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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Investing in the Future of Colorado News: Colorado Media Project Awards $405,000 to 17 Local News Organizations

  • Press Release

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Announcing $350,000+ in Grants to Advance Equity and Inclusion in Local Newsrooms Across Colorado

  • CMP News, Community Engagement
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Giving Thought: Roaring Fork Valley media collaborate to advance language equity

  • CMP Impact, Grantees
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2022 Statewide Survey of Attitudes Toward State & Local Media

  • CMP News, Research & Insights
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Looking Back: Reflections on the Colorado Media Project (2018-2021)

  • Research & Insights
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Community Radio) and KSUT (Tribal Radio) wearing warm hats and sunglasses while outdoors

Voices From the Edge of the CO Plateau

  • CMP Impact, Grantees
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Community Story Bureaus in Pueblo

  • Grantees
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Announcing ~$1 million in Grants to Strengthen and Advance Equity in Local News

  • CMP News
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Latinx Voices are Calling for Action. We Are Listening.

  • Community Engagement, Research & Insights
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The Time is Right Now: Black Voices Call for Action

  • Community Engagement, Research & Insights

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