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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.

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We’ve raised over $9.1 million for local news since 2018.

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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

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

  • CMP News, Research & Insights
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Reimagining the Public Square: Coloradans Deserve Better

  • Research & Insights
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The Voices Initiative

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The Future of Printing: Findings and Solutions from a Collaborative Working Group

  • CMP News, Research & Insights
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Colorado Indigenous Communities Call for ‘Reach, Representation and Respect’ from Local Media

  • Community Engagement, Research & Insights
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Fighting To Be Seen: A Call From Colorado’s AANHPI Communities for Equitable and Just Local News

  • CMP News, Community Engagement, Research & Insights
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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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Latinx Voices are Calling for Action. We Are Listening.

  • Community Engagement, Research & Insights

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