The Changing Narratives Fund (CNF) is a new stream as part of the Local Journalism Initiative. It will prioritize the hiring of journalists who belong to at minimum one of the targeted communities at diverse-owned and/or diverse-mandated news organizations in order to produce civic journalism for underserved communities. Journalists hired through this program will also take part in a professional development component to address barriers in participation and promote advancement in journalism.
The targeted communities: Indigenous, Black, racialized, ethno-religious minority, 2SLGBTQI+, persons living with disabilities
News industries supported: written press, community radio, community television, online news services
Priority will be given to diverse community-owned, community-led, or community-mandated organizations, meaning they have a stated mandate to serve one or more of the targeted communities.
More details regarding eligibility, the application process, selection criteria, and deadlines for the Changing Narratives Fund will be announced soon!
This program has been made possible by the Government of Canada.
