Press Forward:
A Guide for Local Funders

Press Forward’s 2023 launch provided a unique opportunity for funders at the local, regional, and national levels to come together to engage in conversations around the shared goal of increasing investments in local news.

Local chapters are now forming to bring together community members, journalists, and other funders who care about the health of their local news ecosystems and their communities.

To support those efforts, this guide offers an introduction to some of the issues that place-based funders may want to consider when it comes to investing in local news and information. The guide also provides examples and early insights for local leaders who may want to start a Press Forward local chapter.