Local Public Media News Receives $1.5 Million Grant from Knight Foundation for Expansion

At a critical juncture for community access to essential local news and information, Public Media Co. is spearheading an initiative with a mission to support the growth of newsrooms and expand local coverage at public media groups across the country.

The initiative, funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, aims to help local public media organizations understand and meet their communities' information needs. Public Media Co.'s Managing Director, Stephen Holmes, has taken the lead on this project, which is expected to aid local leaders in bolstering local news that is essential to their communities.

The project, which is currently at a crucial stage, is intended to provide insights and support to local outlets. However, details on how the partners will offer this assistance have not yet been disclosed. Public Media Co. is collaborating with several partners on the project, but the specific organizations involved have not been named.

The initiative's ultimate goal is to strengthen local news ecosystems. It aims to do this by assisting local public and independent media outlets, supporters, and funders in making informed decisions. Marc Lavallee, Director of Technology Product and Strategy/Journalism at the Knight Foundation, has expressed his support for the initiative.

Public Media Co. CEO Tim Isgitt has emphasised the importance of public media as a solution to the crisis in local news. He stated, "Public media is a vital resource for communities, providing essential information and fostering civic engagement."

The initiative's findings will be made public in due course. For more information about the project, interested parties can visit the Public Media Co. website.

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Local Public Media News Receives $1.5 Million Grant from Knight Foundation for Expansion