Our Program Areas
Grantmaking
At the Fund, we take a community-centered approach to our grantmaking. We invest in a wide range of roles in our news and information ecosystem, with the goal of building a stronger media landscape that serves all of North Carolina.
We identify grant partners through structured application processes, ongoing research, and deep engagement with the field — listening, learning, and building relationships across the state. In an effort to minimize the time and energy organizations spend seeking funding, we do not currently accept unsolicited proposals. As our funding allows, we will open calls to new proposals for support. We will share application information on our website and newsletter for those opportunities if and when they occur. Subscribe to be the first to know about funding opportunities.
A Dot-Connector and Network-Weaver
The Fund supports efforts to boost collaboration, build and strengthen networks, and develop shared processes that make relevant news and information more accessible. From funding organizations focused on solidifying their operations, to making connections among grant partners, to convening funders with a goal of maximizing impact, the North Carolina Local News Fund is working to build a more resilient and connected local news network.
Are you interested in joining our growing community? You’d be in good company. Meet our funders and grant partners.
Celebrating Success
We encourage our grant partners to experiment, learn, track, and share their stories—so that their wins can be celebrated and replicated across the state.
Read our case studies to learn about the impact our grant partners are having in their communities.