2026-2027

Bucks County Beacon

The Bucks County Beacon is an independent media outlet producing fearless, fact-based journalism. We are committed to reporting the stories that other local media outlets can’t or don’t cover, especially the growing threat of extremism and disinformation to our schools, government, and democracy. We are building a sustainable, reader-supported news organization to fill the local information gap, rooted in transparency and community accountability. Our mission is to strengthen our communities, increase civic engagement, and empower residents to make informed decisions. We are focused on providing the resources, like our local voter guides, that create a more informed electorate. We also believe in highlighting the community members who live and work here, publishing diverse local writers and activists. We believe this work fosters a community where every resident is informed, engaged, and empowered to shape its future.

Mainstreet Daily News Gainesville

Mainstreet Daily News is laser-focused on local. We keep citizens informed about local news, sports and events, so they can stay safe, cast informed votes, and be a better neighbor in Gainesville and the surrounding area. We work to unify the community by reporting the facts accurately and fairly, so people can draw their own conclusions.

Nine PBS

Nine PBS is a community-owned, community-driven institution providing the highest-quality, non-commercial media in its region. Nine PBS believes inspiring connection and action for the 2.8 million people in the St. Louis metro region on the platforms they prefer – whether that’s broadcast, social media or digital streaming. Through community engagement, Nine PBS works with the community to address issues that matter most to them.

Verite News

Verite News is a Black-led nonprofit news organization with a twofold mission to produce in-depth journalism that serves the whole community while training, developing and mentoring a new generation of journalists from underrepresented communities.

CivicLex

CivicLex is a nonprofit organization working to strengthen civic health in Lexington by helping our community understand and get involved in local issues, connect with their neighbors, and have a say in decision making.

Metro Puerto Rico

Metro Puerto Rico is a local newspaper that focuses on issues of interest to audiences in Puerto Rico. It has distinguished itself through its multiplatform reach and strong editorial independence. The brand reaches 1.5 million unique users on the web each month and circulates every Thursday in the main cities across Puerto Rico.

Athens County Independent

Athens County Independent (ACI) is a nonprofit digital newsroom that empowers community engagement through accessible public service journalism. The coverage encompasses a variety of topics, with particular emphasis on government accountability, elections, and environmental issues. ACI is a democratically worker-directed nonprofit in which all staff have a voice in and a responsibility for the newsroom's success, and where everyone is supported, included and valued.

WXPR Public Radio

Based in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, WXPR is an independent, community-licensed NPR member station founded in 1983 and serving eight counties across northern Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. WXPR provides a mix of local and national news, volunteer-hosted music shows, and educational programming. The newsroom’s mission is to bring fact-based, local journalism that reflects the culture and issues of rural communities in the Northwoods with focus on the environment, health, and economy.

Coconut Grove Spotlight

The Coconut Grove Spotlight is an independent nonprofit news organization that covers Coconut Grove, a historic community of approximately 20,000 residents within the City of Miami., as well as Miami City Hall, which is located in the village of Coconut Grove. The Spotlight is dedicated to providing public service journalism that serves the entire Coconut Grove community and that faithfully reflects the full diversity and interests of the community and its residents.

Michigan Chronicle

For 90 years, the Michigan Chronicle has been a trusted voice for Detroit’s Black community, amplifying stories that matter, shaping public discourse, and making sure leaders do what they say. The Chronicle is rooted in legacy yet driven by innovation. The Michigan Chronicle is more than a news organization. It is community partner celebrating progress, challenging inequity, and documenting history as it’s being made.