The Fund for Equity in Local News aims to stabilize and fast-track innovation for over 500 BIPOC- and locally-owned newsrooms. The funds raised will provide emergency grants to select newsrooms, scale existing peer learning networks, and hire core technology and revenue specialists to build infrastructure and spread best practices. We’re seeking funders with a focus on strengthening local communities and promoting racial equity. If we do not act now, the diversity of our local media ecosystem will continue to erode at the expense of community health and democracy.