New Jersey Civic Information Consortium Awards $754,650 in Grants

The New Jersey Civic Information Consortium (NJCIC) today announced the award of $754,650 in grants to 10 organizations providing local news across the state. This September round marks the Consortium’s third cycle of grantmaking this year and brings its total investment in strengthening local news and information in New Jersey to nearly $10.8 million since launching in 2021.

The September grants will support a wide range of projects—including expanding bilingual coverage in Hudson County, sustaining Spanish-language reporting in South Jersey, training student journalists at both the high school and college levels, and launching a new civic media platform centered on the lives, work, and cultural activities of New Jersey’s Muslim community.

“These projects demonstrate the power of locally driven news and information to strengthen democracy and empower communities,” said Chris Daggett, Board Chair and Interim Executive Director of the Consortium. “By investing in trusted voices, community partnerships, and the next generation of journalists, we are ensuring that New Jersey residents have the information they need to participate fully in civic life.”