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LOIs for 2013 Journalism grants are due May 8th.

Why News Matters

A new grantmaking program designed to enhance news literacy skills and programs in Chicago will invest as much as six million dollars in the next three years. >>

News Literacy Project

Free Sprit Media

partners with Chicago schools and organizations to empower and equip urban youth with the tools they need to create lasting social change through media. >>

Specialized Reporting Institutes

The Poynter Institute

provides in-depth training for reporters through the Specialized Reporting Institutes program.  Six grants a year are awarded to organizations to host trainings on newsworthy topics. >>

Journalism Program

Mission

Create an informed, news-literate and engaged citizenry through quality content, audience education and protection of press freedoms.

Our Approach

We believe a strong and free news media providing citizens with the information they need to make reasoned decisions is critical to a healthy democracy.  In support of this objective we focus on three key areas:

  • Invest in the development of relevant, quality news content to ensure citizens have access to quality news.
  • Educate audiences to understand and appreciate the value of news, including underserved communities.
  • Protect press freedoms and public access to information.

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