We have strict funding guidelines that guarantee our program, including our host newsrooms and corps members, will operate with editorial independence and freedom.
Become a Host Newsroom
We help you bring accountability journalism to news holes you’ve long wanted to plug but haven’t had the resources.
How It Works
Newsrooms take the lead on the interview process and you make the final selection. We pay half the salary. The corps member works for you—not us.
Meet our current partners
We’re currently working with three cohorts of newsrooms. 2021-2023 service years.
Frequently Asked Questions
We're a local newsroom, but we do not publish in English. Can we still apply?
Yes! Our application newsroom cycle is closed now, but you can apply for our next cycle. Make sure to sign up to receive program updates from us.
What do you mean by "local share?"
These are the main criteria:
Is there an important need? (Are there under-covered topics, communities or geographic areas?)
What is the beat you’ll create to deploy RFA corps members to help fill your news gap?
Can you provide the local match?
Do you provide good editing and mentoring?
Other factors include having the following:
- A way to distribute the content for maximum impact
- A good plan for assessing success
- A commitment to trust-building behaviors (transparency of process, transparency of article types)