The LGBTQ+ Journalism Equity Fund, a component of the Local Media Foundation, enhances queer-owned local news media by offering essential journalism resources to News is Out, a collective of six legendary LGBTQ+ publishers.

News is Out stands out in the digital media landscape as a unique startup and the sole national brand supported by established LGBTQ+-owned news publishers, renowned for their longstanding credibility and deep community trust. Initially launched with modest resources, News is Out has experienced rapid growth since it was established in late 2021.

The LGTBQ+ Journalism Equity Fund supports solutions-oriented journalism in the face of continued discrimination. Funding generally supports journalists who work for News is Out, as well as journalists working for the six publishers: Bay Area Reporter, Dallas Voice, Philadelphia Gay News. Tagg Magazine, Washington Blade and Windy City Times.

News is Out was initially funded by a $100,000 grant from the Google News Initiative to develop the infrastructure needed to grow the brand. Since that time, many other organizations have supported journalism projects, including Knight Foundation, AARP, Comcast NBCUniversal and Mackenzie Scott Yield Giving.

News is Out maintains editorial control over content produced with fund resources. Funders do not have any input into the reporting of stories or into any of the specific content that will be produced with fund resources. No funds are used for political purposes or to endorse candidates. The LGTBQ+ Journalism Equity Fund is a component fund of Local Media Foundation, tax ID #36-4427750, a Section 501(c)(3) organization. Local Media Foundation has exclusive legal control over all funds received. Accordingly, contributions to the Fund are treated for tax purposes as gifts to a Section 501(c)(3) public charity and are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

LGBTQ+ Journalism Equity Fund

By Local Media Foundation

LGBTQ+ Journalism Equity Fund