$10M Invested. Dozens of Communities Served. One Shared Mission.
Since 2021, the NJ Civic Information Consortium has been building a more informed, connected, and equitable New Jersey by funding projects that close critical gaps in local news and civic information. In 2025, we deepened that impact — and today, we’re proud to share the results.
Our new 2025 Impact Report, written by Hanna Siemaszko, spotlights:
- Grantmaking milestones: Over $10 million awarded since 2021
- Grantee impact: As of May 2025, 32 grantees have produced 9,065 stories.
- Strengthening the journalism pipeline: More than 800 stories have been produced by students and emerging journalists participating in Consortium-funded pipeline programs.
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.
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Published on July 14, 2025
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.