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The Alliance for Securing Democracy at the German Marshall Fund of the United States develops comprehensive strategies to deter, defend against and raise the costs on autocratic efforts to undermine and interfere in democratic institutions.

AJP is a philanthropy that invests in digital nonprofit newsrooms with specific focus on communities and local news.

The American Press Institute (API) engages in research, offers training and organizes events for industry leaders, in addition to providing funding.

The Asian American Journalists Association is a membership nonprofit that advances diversity in newsrooms for stronger representation and more inclusion.

The Association of Alternative Newsmedia (AAN) is a trade association representing nearly 100 alternative newspapers in North America.The AAN supports independent journalism and provides resources to its members.

Blox Digital, formerly known as TownNews, develops Blox, a content management system designed specifically for media organizations. Blox is built using PHP as the primary programming language.

Provides training, resources, and support to investigative journalists in the UK. They promote public interest journalism and hold power to account.

The Democracy Fund is a foundation established by eBay founder Pierre Omidyar. it invests in projects and organizations in journalism to address issues of misinformation and disinformation and support inclusive and investigative reporting with specific focus on underrepresented communities.

An organization that provides financial support to independent journalists for investigative projects that expose corruption or injustices.

Ghost is an open-source blogging platform developed and maintained by the Ghost Foundation, a non-profit organization based in Singapore. Ghost is written in JavaScript and built on the Node.js runtime environment.

A network of media development organizations that collaborate to strengthen independent journalism worldwide.

Good Conflict is a workshop designed specifically for journalists, offering – in their words – "a nuanced approach to conflict reporting that transcends traditional adversarial journalism".

The Google News Initiative (GNI) is a program launched by Google with the aim of supporting journalism through technology and innovation.

Hearken is an audience engagement platform for newsrooms to gather insights, questions and feedback from their audience.

The Indigenous Journalists Association supports and empowers Indigenous journalists through programs and actions designed to enrich journalism and promote Indigenous cultures.

A news website that covers philanthropy and foundations. They provide information and analysis on funding trends in various fields, including journalism.

Institute for Nonprofit News (INN) supports projects in nonprofit journalism.

Global funding and training opportunities with focus on investigative journalism, critical-issues reporting, financial sustainability.

A global fund dedicated to supporting public interest media, particularly in under-resourced and fragile settings

An organization that offers financial resources to support public interest media in low and middle-income countries.

The International News Media Association is a global community of news media companies focused on content, revenue and audience strategies.

The International Women's Media Foundation is dedicated to promoting press freedom, empowering women journalists with training, support and awards and ensuring that women's voices are heard through media.

An international non-profit that supports independent media in over 100 countries. They train journalists, combat disinformation, and help media outlets become financially sustainable.

Funds cross-border investigative journalism in Europe. They support collaborative projects that expose wrongdoing and promote transparency.

The IRE offers opportunities for networking, provides tools and techniques for investigative journalism and promotes high standards.

JournalismAI is an initiative that focuses on exploring responsible applications of artificial intelligence in the field of journalism through media collaboratives.

Funds cross-border investigative journalism projects in Europe. They support collaborative reporting on topics of public interest.

Journalism Funding Partners (JFP) provides support to newsrooms primarily through grants.

The Knight Foundation supports newsrooms with grants and research.

LAist is a nonprofit newsroom that is home to KPCC, the largest NPR station in Los Angeles, and a mission focused on strong active engagement of its public and community.

An organization dedicated to supporting local journalism. Founded by philanthropist Harold FitzGerald "Gerry" Lenfest, the Institute owns the Philadelphia Inquirer and uses it as a laboratory for news innovation.

The Local Media Foundation is a charitable trust affiliated with the Local Media Association whose mission is to support local journalism.

The MacArthur Foundation provides financial support through grants and fellowships aimed at promoting independent journalism, with focus on local news and investigative reporting.

A nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting diversity in the media. Offers training, workshops and resources for journalists of color, helping newsrooms foster inclusive practices and comprehensive coverage.

Meedan, a non-profit technology organization, develops open-source software for tasks like fact-checking and content annotation. One of their notable software products is Check, which is used for fact-checking on encrypted platforms like WhatsApp.

The National Association of Black Journalists is an organization of journalists, students, and media-related professionals that provides quality programs and services to and advocates on behalf of Black journalists worldwide.

The National Association of Hispanic Journalists is dedicated to the recognition and professional advancement of Hispanics in the news industry.

News-Pack is a publishing and revenue-generating platform designed for small to mid-sized news organizations. The platform is built on WordPress.

The News Revenue Hub is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the financial sustainability of news organizations, particularly small and medium-sized ones.

The Online News Association is a nonprofit membership organization for digital journalists — connecting journalism, technology and innovation. The ONA offers training, resources and organizes conferences and events. While ONA is based in the United States, its membership and activities extend worldwide.

Supports a variety of causes, including investigative journalism and media related to environmental issues and social justice.

Supports independent news providers in the UK through research, capacity-building, and advocacy. They highlight the value of independent journalism in strengthening democracy.

The Poynter Institute for Media Studies is a non-profit journalism school and research organization in St. Petersburg, Florida. The school owns the Tampa Bay Times newspaper and the International Fact-Checking Network. It also operates PolitiFact.

Focused on revitalizing local news by providing funding and support to news organizations across the United States

A German publishing house focused on supporting innovation and startups in public interest journalism in Switzerland, Austria, and Germany.

Supports independent journalists reporting on under-covered global issues. They fund in-depth reporting and provide educational resources to raise awareness about critical issues.

Legal support for journalists and newsrooms across the United States for enterprise and investigative stories.

An organization that places talented journalists into local newsrooms across the United States to report on undercovered issues and communities. Report for America covers approximately half of the salary while the local news organization pays the other half, receiving assistance to fundraise half of their contribution from local donors.

The E.W. Scripps Company is an American broadcasting company. They are one of the nation's largest local TV broadcasters, with over 60 stations in 40+ markets.

In the last 10 year SIF has supported 243 organizations in 81 countries and has contributed to the growth of 650 high-impact social change leaders. In addition to its grants portfolio, SIF implements key initiatives in the region, including the Central America Donors Forum, the Central America and Mexico Youth Fund, Centroamérica Adelante, the Independent Journalism Fund and the Anti-Impunity Fund.

The Sociedad Interamericana de Prensa supports newsrooms in the Americas through initiatives aimed at promoting press freedom and expression. Specifically it promotes press freedom, monitors on violations and supports journalists and outlets facing challenges or threats in their work.

An organization dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and high standards of ethical behavior.

An organization dedicated to supporting solutions journalism, which focuses on reporting about responses to social issues rather than just the problems themselves.

Provides funding and support to documentary journalism in the Southern US. They focus on stories that address critical issues and amplify diverse voices.

Spaceship Media aims to reduce polarization and create opportunities for dialogue across social and political divides. It uses a method called "dialogue journalism," where journalists facilitate conversations between people with different perspectives often on contentious or divisive topics.

The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists is an organization of journalists, news executives, and media professionals who work from within the news industry to foster fair and accurate coverage of LGBTQ+ issues.

UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, focuses on media freedom and the protection of journalists' safety around the world. Worth mentioning, among the specific areas of intervention: Safety of Women Journalists and Media Pluralism and Diversity.

A decentralized, multi-platform consortium that supports Black and Brown news media organizations by sharing content, distribution channels and additional resources.

Helps small newsrooms in Baltimore and Maryland implement tools for publishing, revenue, retention and other systems

Funds various initiatives in the Philadelphia region, including programs that support local journalism and access to information.

Xalok is a content management system designed for newspapers, broadcasters and digital publishers with a broad implementation base in Latin America and Spain.