DIVERSIFYING MEDIA
EXPANDING & SUPPORTING INDEPENDENT LOCAL MEDIA
A rising tide for local journalism, focused on repairing media inequity.
grant-making
The Local Journalism Foundation seeks to financially support independent journalists and media organizations in Kalamazoo County.
partnerships
The Local Journalism Foundation is a connecting and organizing body, through which collaborations and joint ventures can be managed and directed.
support services
The Foundation will support creators and fledgling media ventures with fiscal sponsorship, consulting and technology infrastructure.
training
The pipeline of journalists is drying up. The Foundation seeks to attract and train area residents in the practice of journalism.