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The NMRP will provide eligible regional, independent, suburban, multicultural and First Nations news publishers creating online news content with grants of $13,000 per FTE journalist.
The program is delivering critical support to a sector that is facing considerable challenges such as changing readership habits, increasing costs and a decline in advertising revenue.
Grants are open to eligible news publishers with the primary purpose of publishing core news content.
“The Albanese Government is backing journalism that keeps our local communities informed about the issues that matter to them,” says Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP.
“Local and community news outlets play a critical role in supporting our diverse media sector and we know they’re facing significant financial pressures.”
“That’s why we’re delivering $15 million in urgent support through the News Media Relief Program – assisting regional, suburban, First Nations and multicultural outlets and journalists to continue delivering news to their communities.”
Local news outlets play an important role in keeping Australians informed on matters and events that impact them.
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This program will provide the urgent support needed for these outlets to keep serving their communities.
The NMRP forms part of the Government’s broader efforts to promote media diversity and public interest journalism in Australia through the News Media Assistance Program (News MAP).
This is a demand driven grant opportunity, so grants will be made to eligible applicants on a first-come, first-served basis until funding is exhausted.
The News Media Relief Program aims to strengthen media diversity and public interest journalism across Australia. By prioritising grants for regional and community outlets, the program ensures that local voices remain heard.
With changing audience trends and financial challenges, this funding provides a lifeline for journalists to continue delivering vital news to their communities.
Applications will close on 31 March if funding is not exhausted before this date.
Adrianne Saplagio is a Content Producer at Comms Room, where she combines her passion for storytelling with her expertise in multimedia content creation. With a keen eye for detail and a knack for engaging audiences, Adrianne has been instrumental in crafting compelling narratives that resonate across various digital platforms.
