Colorado Media Project

Overview

Colorado Media Project is a nonpartisan philanthropic initiative that funds and supports trusted local news and information across Colorado. Its work includes grantmaking, learning programs, research, convening, and collaboration with news organizations, communities, and funders.

History

Colorado Media Project was founded in the summer of 2018 in response to the decline of local news, the spread of digital disinformation, and increasing polarization in Colorado communities.

What sets it apart

The organization works at the level of the statewide news ecosystem. Its grants and programs focus on closing coverage gaps, strengthening community-centered journalism, improving newsroom sustainability, and supporting collaboration among publishers and funders.

How to apply for funding

Colorado Media Project posts grant calls and application instructions on its website. Its 2026 Closing Colorado Coverage Gaps program opens applications on July 15, 2026, with an August 14, 2026 deadline. Eligible applicants include qualifying Colorado nonprofit newsrooms, community-facing college newsrooms, and for-profit news organizations with an established nonprofit fiscal sponsor. Requirements vary by program.

Leadership

Kimberly Spencer, CFRE, is Executive Director. Libbie Randolph is Grantee Relations Manager and manages relationships and application support for grant programs.

Location and contact info

Location
Colorado, United States
Grant contact for the 2026 open call
libbie@coloradomediaproject.com
804-815-9904
Website
https://coloradomediaproject.com