LOCAL NEWS CATALYST

Powering Local News
for Every Community

Local News Catalyst is a Public Media Company initiative supported by a $1.5 million grant from the Knight Foundation. It aims to help local public and community media organizations expand their impact as vital sources of news and information, with a particular focus on organizations in under-resourced communities.

Go to localnewscatalyst.org to learn more about the initiative and explore the range of free tools and resources available.
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STRENGTHENING TRUSTED LOCAL NEWS

Local news is disappearing, leaving over 1,800 communities without reliable information. Local public media organizations are helping fill the gap, but they need more support - especially as federal funding is threatened. Local News Catalyst strengthens these organizations and champions their needs with funders and partners.

GRANT FUNDED & FREE OF CHARGE

Local News Catalyst is an initiative of Public Media Company that aims to help strengthen local public media’s ability to expand news coverage and address the ongoing local news crisis.

It is a free, grant-funded initiative that directly supports local public media organizations providing local news – particularly those in under-resourced communities – with no-cost tools, insights, and guidance to help them deepen community connection and long-term sustainability.

Keeping local communities informed and connected is no small feat. Whether it's a small rural station without a formal newsroom or a larger, established local news outlet, meeting community information needs requires teamwork and support. Local News Catalyst helps provide the insight, resources, and connections needed — making it easier to navigate the journey ahead.