Arizona Local News Foundation

The Arizona Local News Foundation connects communities across our state with more impactful local news to drive our state forward.

Backed by nearly 400 local media brands that are part of the Arizona Media Association and overseen by its independent board of directors, the Foundation funds programs that ensure information is more accessible and impactful in every Arizona community.

Why You Should Fund the Arizona Local News Foundation

When you fund the Arizona Local News Foundation, you are not simply supporting journalism; you are investing in Arizona’s civic health, economic vitality, and future leadership.

Strong local news ecosystems are the backbone of thriving communities. They inform, hold institutions accountable, highlight solutions, and connect neighbors across divides. Yet across Arizona, local journalism faces shrinking resources at a time when communities need trusted information more than ever.

The Arizona Local News Foundation is rebuilding that infrastructure — strategically, collaboratively, and statewide.

Your investment helps ensure that:

Local stories lead to local solutions. Through the Arizona Community Collaborative, we bring newsrooms together to report and seek education solutions.

The next generation of journalists is prepared and supported. Through our Internship & Fellowship Fund and Startup & Innovation Fund, we cultivate new talent and help emerging newsrooms grow sustainably.

Your Partnership Creates Tangible Impact

You can fund this work in powerful ways:

-Fund Local Impact: Invest in one of our core initiatives to expand high-quality, community-centered journalism statewide.

-Partner with Purpose: Collaborate on convenings, connect journalists to community leaders, and amplify mission-driven storytelling.

-Join the Movement: Share our work, open doors, and help build a broader coalition committed to Arizona’s future.

We are building the infrastructure, partnerships, and momentum needed to ensure Arizona communities have access to the trusted information they need to thrive.

Learn more about our vision and strategy in our Blueprint for Impact.

With your support, we can accelerate this work — one newsroom, one collaboration, one community at a time.

Together, we can strengthen Arizona by strengthening local news.