Community Reporting Alliance

The mission of the Community Reporting Alliance is to preserve local news and enhance community news reporting so as to promote strong, informed communities, civil discourse, vibrant democracies and free speech.   We do this through our Fund for Local News which * supports individuals and organizations that are producing news of crucial local importance that may not otherwise be covered * provides educational and training programs for journalists and others who seek to be involved in community news * develops replicable, sustainable models of local news reporting and publishing