Local Journalism Initiative (LJI)
No fixed amount
Grant
Description:
The Local Journalism Initiative (LJI) provides grants to Canadian media organizations supporting the creation of original civic journalism that covers the diverse needs of underserved communities across Canada.
Funding is available to eligible Canadian media organizations to hire journalists or pay freelance journalists to produce civic journalism for underserved communities.
Comments on Funding:
No other details available.
Rolling deadline
Eligibility:
An applicant must be:
1. a press agency;
2. a private news organization; or
3. a non-profit news organization.
Application Steps:
The applicant must contact directly the appropriate industry organization or visit organization’s website for details.
Documentation Needed:
No specific documentation has been identified.
Other Things to Note:
The Local Journalism Initiative (LJI) – administered by 7 non-profit organizations:
1. News Media Canada
2. Réseau.Presse (Association de la presse francophone)
3. Quebec Community Newspapers Association (QCNA)
4. National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada (NEPMCC) 5. Community Radio Fund of Canada (CRFC)
6. Canadian Association of Community Television Users and Stations (CACTUS)
7. Fédération des télévisions communautaires autonomes du Québec
About the author
Maurice
