The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation will double its
investment in strengthening journalism to $300 million over five years, the
foundation has announced. The focus is on building the future of local news and
information, “which are essential for democracy to function,” the foundation
says.
“Without revenue, you can’t pay reporters.
Without reporters, you can’t develop consistently reliable news reports about
what’s happening in your town. Without that reliable news report, you can’t
figure out how to run local government. It isn’t rocket science,” said Alberto
Ibarguen, Knight Foundation president. “We’re not funding one-offs. We’re
helping to rebuild a local news ecosystem, reliable and sustainable, and we’re
doing it in a way that anyone who cares can participate.”
Among those receiving support in the effort
are American Journalism Project, ProPublica, Report for America
Knight is investing an additional $35 million
in research to support the creation and expansion of research centers around
the United States
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