$4.3M invested. Dozens of communities served. One shared mission.
We’re excited to share a look at the real, statewide impact of NJCIC’s grantmaking and the local news leaders we’re proud to support. Since our founding in 2021, we are proud to have invested over $12M in local civic information organizations across the state, publishing 13,407 stories and 16,694 news briefs, and reaching over 90% of New Jersey counties.
 🚀 2025 by the numbers
âś… $4.3M in grants
âś… 11 new projects
âś… 45 total projects funded
âś… 42% BIPOC-led organizations
âś… $43K invested in our Statewide Paid Internship Program
And we’re just getting started.
Explore the numbers, stories, and voices shaping New Jersey’s civic information ecosystem. Together, we’re showing what’s possible when we invest in information as a public good.
🔎 For more about the Consortium’s work or to explore past grantees, please visit www.njcivicinfo.org/grantees.
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Published on February 5, 2026
About the New Jersey Civic Information: The New Jersey Civic Information Consortium is the nation’s first publicly funded nonprofit dedicated to strengthening local news and civic engagement. As a first-of-its-kind public-private partnership, the Consortium provides start-up and early-stage funding to innovative media and civic information projects across the state. By investing in trustworthy journalism, community storytelling, and training programs for the next generation of media professionals, the Consortium empowers underserved communities and helps build a healthier, more informed democracy. Learn more at njcivicinfo.org.