Press Forward Locals:
Building Stronger Communities
Through Local News
Press Forward Locals
Press Forward Locals are funder-led coalitions working to ensure every community has access to the reliable local news and information residents need to thrive.
Our 41 chapters across 31 states coordinate regional investment, identify community information needs, and support sustainable solutions tailored to their area.
Each local chapter is rooted in the understanding that strong communities and strong local news go hand in hand. Like sidewalks or libraries, access to trustworthy local information is essential infrastructure that benefits everyone.
What Press Forward Locals Do
Fund
Locals mobilize funds for newsrooms that have the trust of their communities. Learn how Press Forward Colorado is approaching grantmaking.
Build Capacity
Locals can provide access to training and capacity building sessions that help local newsrooms grow and thrive. See how Press Forward Wichita is supporting newsrooms.
Advocate
Locals find ways to create more local news champions and amplifies local news at every level. Find out how Press Forward New Mexico is standing up for local media.
Foster Collaboration
Chapters are working together across regions for greater impact. Discover how Press Forward Inland Empire is collaborating with other Locals in California.
Our Impact
Press Forward Locals operate in communities across the United States, from the Central Valley of California to South Central Texas, from Appalachia to the Pacific Northwest. Each chapter reflects the unique character and needs of its region while contributing to a national effort to strengthen local news and information.
Nearly 70% of our funders have increased their financial commitment to local news since joining Press Forward, demonstrating the power of coordinated regional action.
A Chapter at Work
The Colorado Media Project, home to Press Forward Colorado, launched amidst a crisis. Today, the project is a model for how Press Forward chapters can support local news in their regions and states. Learn more about its origin story and impact.
