What we do

We are a local coalition working to ensure every community in Northern Michigan has access to the reliable local news and information residents need to thrive. 

  • We bring together philanthropic partners to pool resources and align strategies, ensuring local news investments complement each other across Northern Michigan.


    Our grant supports the Northern Michigan Journalism Project

  • Through community engagement and landscape analysis, we identify gaps in local news coverage and prioritize the most critical information needs in our region.

    Our information needs surveys:

  • We provide funding and access to strategic guidance to help local news outlets develop sustainable business models and deepen their community impact.