The NJ Civic Information Consortium (NJCIC) is a first-in-the-nation nonprofit established by the Governor and Legislature in 2018 to support local news and civic information in NJ. The Consortium’s work has a profound impact on information access and civic engagement, especially in marginalized communities, connecting people and empowering them with information.
WHAT’S AT STAKE
The Governor’s proposed FY2026 budget eliminates $3 million in state funding for the Consortium, a potentially devastating blow to local media and civic information access across the state. Without this vital funding, NJCIC’s work could cease.
TAKE ACTION NOW:
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Contact your legislator: Ask them to support $3 million in FY2026 funding for the NJ Civic Info Consortium.
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Advocate for the Consortium: Join the Free Press campaign calling on New Jersey leaders to fully fund the Civic Information Consortium in the FY2026 budget.
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Sign up for our mailing list: Stay in touch and informed on the Consortium!
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Spread the word: Share your support on social media, your newsletter, or your platform, and encourage your audiences to get involved. Use #FundNJCIC on all socials.
NJCIC IMPACT
Since launching in 2021, the Consortium has…
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Awarded $9M in grants to 56 organizations in 18 of NJ’s 21 counties, with an additional $2.7M still to be awarded in FY25.
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Supported a statewide portfolio in which 48% of funded projects are BIPOC-led, advancing equity and representation in local media.
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Developed a pipeline for aspiring media professionals at the high school, community college, and university levels.
SHAREABLE RESOURCES
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Click here for a printable flyer!
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Click here for a shareable flyer!
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Social media graphics coming soon!
TESTIMONIES & OTHER RESOURCES
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. Questions? Contact the Consortium via email at [email protected].