Advancing local news in America.

AP Fund for Journalism is a nonprofit created by The Associated Press that ensures state and local news outlets across the U.S. have the content and support they need to deliver nonpartisan reporting that engages communities and advances civic life.

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Address the threat to public information

A crisis in local news is leaving too many Americans without access to reliable reporting and community news on issues that affect everyday life.

This is not just a problem for the news industry, this is a threat to public information, community participation and civic life in the U.S.

A stand-alone nonprofit founded in 2024, AP Fund for Journalism is a landmark national response that brings the resources and expertise of The Associated Press and other talented journalists and philanthropists to bear on this critical challenge.

APFJ can be transformative, impacting both local news organizations and civic life in the U.S.

How we support
local news

With a 50-state footprint, AP is the backbone of the state and local news ecosystem and APFJ’s programs will provide newsrooms access to trusted content and services.

Support

Our innovative pilot program delivers access to nonpartisan public service journalism in a variety of media formats, including text, photos, and video.

Partnerships

We address the challenges facing state and local news with the resources and expertise of AP and other leading local news organizations.

Services

We provide newsroom support and training to help local outlets modernize operations, from production and distribution to revenue diversification.

Resources

We provide access to photos, video, data, tools and editorial services to support local media and help engage and grow local audiences.

Why local news matters

By informing and engaging Americans on issues of everyday importance, local news is a foundational pillar of civic life. Without it the spread of misinformation accelerates, participation in local government is limited and understanding of issues including health, democracy, education and climate is reduced.

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Who we work with

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Investigate West

The AP and the APFJ have given our small, nonprofit newsroom a chance to grow our work, deepen our connection to our audience and given us opportunities to bring more exposure to our team of writers.

The Land

In the rural areas, there is a lot of concern about the exporting of people without due process. … So the coverage of those issues as well as the economy are very helpful. Especially combined with the photos that are available from AP.

Vernon Reporter