Apply for ProPublica Local Reporting Network

ProPublica Local Reporting Network is a ProPublica grant providing between $25,000 and $150,000. Applications are due 2026-08-15 (open).

How to apply for ProPublica Local Reporting Network

1. Confirm your organization is eligible for ProPublica Local Reporting Network from ProPublica, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
2. Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
3. Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
4. Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to ProPublica before the deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the ProPublica Local Reporting Network?

ProPublica Local Reporting Network is offered by ProPublica and is generally open to nonprofit. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the ProPublica Local Reporting Network provide?

ProPublica Local Reporting Network provides between $25K and $150K per award from ProPublica. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the ProPublica Local Reporting Network deadline?

Applications for ProPublica Local Reporting Network are due 2026-08-15 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, ProPublica, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.

How do you apply for the ProPublica Local Reporting Network?

To apply for ProPublica Local Reporting Network, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from ProPublica.