Rolling deadlineIn-kind support
Sustainability Audit & Funding Program (Audit-linked funding)
A resource program from Local Independent Online News Publishers
This is not a grant
Local Independent Online News Publishers provides donated goods or services here, not funding. Nonprofits receive items or support directly rather than money, so there is no award to spend. If you're looking for cash funding, this program won't provide it.
Application deadline
Rolling — no fixed deadline
Applications open: June 1, 2025
Estimated value
Up to $20K (Up to $20,000 (historical median/maximum for Audit participants requesting implementation funding))
Value of goods or services, not a cash award.
Geographic focus
United States · Canada
About this program
A low-lift assessment for LION member news organizations that evaluates operational, financial, and journalistic sustainability and returns an immediate report with recommendations and resources.
organizational sustainabilityoperational resiliencefinancial healthjournalistic impact
Who can apply
Must be a LION member to qualify, unless the organization is in partnership with LION.
How to request support
Request support on the funder's siteAbout the organization
Local Independent Online News Publishers · Wilmington, DE
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