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NJ Civic Information Consortium grantees

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New Jersey Civic Info Consortium

Impact at a glance

$12,070,438 Invested in civic information across the state
9,065 Stories published since 2021*
14,493 News briefs published since 2021*
3,856 Ethnic/BIPOC & Spanish-language stories
1,271 New storytellers trained across NJ**
2,327 NJCIC-funded stories amplified across other news platforms
158 Residents trained to cover public meetings in NJ
135 Grants awarded since 2021
48% BIPOC-led projects
86% NJ counties represented
* based on data collected from 32 grantees ** based on data collected from 16 grantees
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Our Mission

The New Jersey Civic Information Consortium is an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that funds initiatives to benefit the State's civic life and meet the evolving information needs of New Jersey's communities.

A first-in-the-nation project, the Consortium builds on the foundation laid by public media in the United States, and reimagines how public funding can be used to address the growing problem of news deserts, misinformation, and support more informed communities.

Historic Investment

To date, the Consortium has invested more than $12 million in local news across the state, supporting roughly 75 newsrooms in 19 of New Jersey's 21 counties.

Strategic Goals

  • Improve quantity and quality of civic information.
  • Enhanced access to government data and public info.
  • Train residents in storytelling & media production.
  • Nurture better civic engagement and dialogue.
  • Meet needs of underserved low-income & BIPOC communities.
Read full strategic plan