The first-ever venture philanthropy dedicated to #localnews. We invest in + build nonprofit newsrooms that are sustained by and look like the people they serve.
Nonprofit #localnews has moved beyond proof of concept.
The latest from our 2026 Impact Report: across 28 completed three-year investments, newsrooms are generating $53M more a year than they did before their grants.
Dig deeper: theajp.org/impact/
💼 🗞️ Looking for your next opportunity in local news?
AJP-supported news organizations across the country are hiring journalists, editors, audience leaders, fundraisers and more — all working to build a stronger future for #localnews.
Explore roles: theajp.org/about/careers/#po…
Our 2026 Impact Report shows that durable #localnews organizations can be built at scale — growing revenue, adding journalists and delivering meaningful impact in their communities. More from @InsidePhilanthropy: insidephilanthropy.com/home/…
Want to work alongside some of the most innovative teams in local journalism? News orgs across our portfolio are hiring for roles in reporting, audience, product, development, operations and more.
👉 Explore open roles across the portfolio: theajp.org/about/careers/#po…
📣 We’re hiring fall interns!
AJP is looking for two Philanthropy Interns and a People & Operations Intern to join our team. Come learn, contribute and support our work to build a sustainable future for #localnews.
Learn more + apply: theajp.org/about/careers
Want to work alongside some of the most innovative teams in #localnews? Newsrooms across our portfolio are hiring for roles in reporting, audience, product, development, operations and more.
Explore openings ⬇️ theajp.org/about/careers/#po…
"Information is the lifeblood of a republic."
A thoughtful piece from John McCaa for @dallasnews on why #localnews is essential to informed communities — and what they stand to lose if it disappears. Read more: dallasnews.com/opinion/comme…
We're excited to share that @OpenAI is renewing its support for our Product & AI Studio with an additional $5M investment over the next two years.
The next phase is focused on building AI tools and infrastructure that can scale to help #localnews orgs. axios.com/2026/07/21/openai-…
Congratulations to AJP-supported Free Press Indiana on the launch of @freepressind, a new statewide newsroom that will provide free, independent reporting on the issues shaping communities across the state. Learn more: freepressindiana.org/posts/s…
📢 We're thrilled to announce $3.25M in investments in three nonprofit #localnews orgs: @mainemonitor, NC Local and @RichmonderNews! This funding will help strengthen their capacity, expand their journalism and build long-term sustainability. theajp.org/american-journali…
AJP, Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, More Perfect, and the Public Media Bridge Fund are investing $1.4M in @TPRNews and its combination with @SAReport, creating a stronger, multiplatform news organization for South Central Texas. theajp.org/american-journali…
New research from @lenfestinst examined five AJP-supported statewide nonprofit newsrooms and found readers are better informed about local issues and more likely to participate in civic life. More: theajp.org/nonprofit-local-n…
AJP and @GoogleNewsInit are renewing our partnership to accelerate audience growth and sustainability for #localnews. The Audience & Sustainability Program offers AJP portfolio organizations training and expertise in analytics and community engagement. theajp.org/news-insights/ann…
After AJP-supported @SignalOhio revealed that Ohio’s data center tax exemption had grown to an estimated $1.6 billion in lost state revenue, Gov. Mike DeWine announced a pause on new tax exemption requests while lawmakers review the program.
Read more: signalohio.org/dewine-abrupt…
After six months of brainstorming sessions, focus groups, polls, and conversations with readers, AJP-supported @THECITYNY has a new name: The City Reporter. Congratulations to the team on this exciting new chapter! piped.video/shorts/fDV26kBU3…
Did you hear? 📢 We’re hiring! Join our team in transforming #localnews to strengthen communities all across the country. Learn more and apply to one of our open roles: theajp.org/about/work-with-u…
Today, AJP-supported @sltrib dropped its paywall. 👏
Founded in 1871, the Tribune became a nonprofit in 2019 and announced plans to remove its paywall in 2023. Proud to support the Tribune as it expands access to trusted, local reporting! sltrib.com/news/2026/05/15/w…
At the American Journalism Project, we’re reimagining #localnews as a public good — and we’re growing our team to help drive that work forward.
Check out our open roles: theajp.org/about/work-with-u…