{"id":82179,"date":"2026-07-01T23:25:53","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T06:25:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=82179"},"modified":"2026-07-01T23:25:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T06:25:53","slug":"california-publishers-dont-miss-the-2026-california-civic-media-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=82179","title":{"rendered":"California Publishers: Don\u2019t Miss the 2026 California Civic Media Program"},"content":{"rendered":"
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ACoM urges every eligible print, digital and multimedia community news outlet in California to apply for funding from the $18.75 million California Civic Media Program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The launch of the $18.75 million California Civic Media Program (CMP) marks a historic investment in California\u2019s local journalism.<\/p>\n

For decades, community media outlets have provided essential reporting for millions of Californians facing language barriers, geographic isolation and information gaps; yet, these platforms have been historically excluded from large-scale public and private institutional funding. This program changes that dynamic.<\/p>\n

American Community Media (ACoM) urges every eligible print, digital and multimedia community news outlet in California to apply for funding. Beyond the immediate funding opportunity, participation can expand your newsroom\u2019s capacity and financial viability for years to come.<\/p>\n

Who can apply?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Newsrooms that publish original public-interest reporting through print, websites, newsletters, PDFs, mail, social media or in languages other than English are eligible to apply.<\/p>\n

Eligible outlets can receive funding through two primary pathways:<\/p>\n