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Our vision for a healthier news ecosystem comes to life through the work of our partners and the communities they serve. This is where we share the latest news, stories of impact, and key learnings from the field. Discover how our collaborative efforts are strengthening communities across the state, one story at a time.

$9.1M+

Impact by the Numbers

We’ve raised over $9.1 million for local news since 2018.

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We’ve distributed over 310 grants to newsrooms, journalists, and ecosystem-building projects.

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News for Coloradans, by Coloradans: Colorado Media Project launches $200,000 #newsCOneeds fund to multiply gifts to local news

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Reimagining the Public Square: Coloradans Deserve Better

  • Research & Insights
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The Voices Initiative

  • Research & Insights
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The Future of Printing: Findings and Solutions from a Collaborative Working Group

  • CMP News, Research & Insights
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Colorado Indigenous Communities Call for ‘Reach, Representation and Respect’ from Local Media

  • Community Engagement, Research & Insights
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Fighting To Be Seen: A Call From Colorado’s AANHPI Communities for Equitable and Just Local News

  • CMP News, Community Engagement, Research & Insights
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Announcing $350,000+ in Grants to Advance Equity and Inclusion in Local Newsrooms Across Colorado

  • CMP News, Community Engagement
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Giving Thought: Roaring Fork Valley media collaborate to advance language equity

  • CMP Impact, Grantees
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2022 Statewide Survey of Attitudes Toward State & Local Media

  • CMP News, Research & Insights
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Looking Back: Reflections on the Colorado Media Project (2018-2021)

  • Research & Insights

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