About Press Forward Minnesota
Press Forward Minnesota is a statewide movement to re-center local journalism as a force for community cohesion, civic participation, and government accountability, with a focus on racial equity. Press Forward Minnesota is a five-year initiative with the goal of raising $10 million dollars to reinvest in Minnesota’s local news ecosystem.
Press Forward Minnesota is a local chapter of the national Press Forward movement to strengthen democracy by revitalizing local news and information.
This initiative is housed at the Minnesota Council on Foundations, where we conduct our grantmaking through the Press Forward Minnesota pooled fund. The Press Forward Minnesota pooled fund supports programs and organizations that will strengthen democracy at the local level, support diversity, lean into digital technology, long-term sustainable models, drive demand for high quality local news and information for every member of every community to thrive.
Our Mission
To strengthen the Minnesota local news ecosystem by fostering innovation and sustainability through strategic investments, cross-sector partnerships, and systems change.
Our Vision
A thriving, sustainable, and equitable Minnesota local news ecosystem that serves and reflects its diverse communities.
Core Values
Equity. Innovation. Sustainability. Collaboration.
Goals
1
Activate Minnesota’s philanthropic community to support and invest in local news.
2
Strengthen public trust in and support for local journalism in Minnesota.
3
Provide financial support and strengthen the operational capacity of local news outlets in Minnesota.
4
Foster innovation and experimentation in local news.
Leadership Team
Minnesota Council on Foundations,
Director of Democracy Programs, Director of Press Forward Minnesota
Committees
There are two committees, the Host Committee and Grantmaking Committee, which guide and support the work of Press Forward Minnesota. Learn more about Press Forward Minnesota’s Committees here.