ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for Dispatches<\/a>, a newsletter that spotlights wrongdoing around the country, to receive our stories in your inbox every week.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n ProPublica\u2019s Local Reporting Network is seeking six local accountability projects to fund and partner on from September 2021 through August 2022.<\/p>\n \n \n \n\n\n Never miss the most important reporting from ProPublica\u2019s newsroom. Subscribe to the Big Story newsletter.<\/a><\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n ProPublica will pay the salary, plus a benefits allowance, for reporters at partner news organizations. Each reporter will spend one year tackling an investigative project that is important to their communities. Projects can shine light on problems involving local governments, sheriffs, jails, companies or nonprofits, or on regional\/state issues.<\/p>\n \n \n \n\n\n Never miss the most important reporting from ProPublica\u2019s newsroom. Subscribe to the Big Story newsletter.<\/a><\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n Reporters will collaborate with a ProPublica senior editor, and they can receive assistance with data analysis, research, design, audience development and engagement.<\/p>\n \n \n \n\n\n Never miss the most important reporting from ProPublica\u2019s newsroom. Subscribe to the Big Story newsletter.<\/a><\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n Applications<\/a> for these new slots are due July 5. Here are the details for those interested in applying<\/a>. We will also host a webinar on June 15 at 3 p.m. EDT to answer questions about the application process. Sign up now<\/a>.<\/p>\n \n \n \n\n\n Never miss the most important reporting from ProPublica\u2019s newsroom. Subscribe to the Big Story newsletter.<\/a><\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n The new group of reporters will begin work on Sept. 1.<\/p>\n \n \n \n\n\n Never miss the most important reporting from ProPublica\u2019s newsroom. Subscribe to the Big Story newsletter.<\/a><\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n ProPublica launched the Local Reporting Network<\/a> at the beginning of 2018 to boost investigative journalism in local newsrooms. The program has had significant impact in the communities where it has partnered with newsrooms.<\/p>\n \n \n \n\n\n Never miss the most important reporting from ProPublica\u2019s newsroom. Subscribe to the Big Story newsletter.<\/a><\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n Never miss the most important reporting from ProPublica\u2019s newsroom. Subscribe to the Big Story newsletter.<\/a><\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n If your organization is selected, the reporter will continue to work in your newsroom but will receive extensive guidance and support from ProPublica. The work will be published or broadcast by your newsroom and simultaneously by ProPublica.<\/p>\n \n \n \n\n\n Never miss the most important reporting from ProPublica\u2019s newsroom. Subscribe to the Big Story newsletter.<\/a><\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n All local news organizations are eligible to apply. We are not looking to fund beat coverage, but instead to enable your organization to do ambitious accountability projects that would not otherwise be done.<\/p>\n \n \n \n Applications<\/a> should be submitted by newsroom leaders for a particular project and a specific reporter. If you lead a newsroom and are interested in working with us, we\u2019d like to hear from you about:<\/p>\n \n \n \n Freelancers are also welcome to apply, but they must find a news organization willing to publish their work and submit a joint application.<\/p>\n \n \n \n The deadline for applications is 11:59 p.m. EDT on July 5. Please submit your proposal using this form<\/a>. We have a detailed list of frequently asked questions<\/a> available on our site. If you have questions that aren\u2019t answered there, email us at Local.Reporting@propublica.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n \n \n \n ProPublica reporters and editors are available to give you feedback on your idea before you apply. You can send your proposals to Local.Reporting@propublica.org<\/a> no later than June 21, and someone will get back to you within a few days. Entries will be judged principally by ProPublica editors. Winning proposals will be announced in mid-summer to enable work to begin on Sept. 1.<\/p>\n \n \n\n
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