MacArthur Foundation

Local news is being rebuilt, with new models, collaborations, and revenue strategies taking root. Yet many outlets still struggle to access the capital they need to grow because they don't fit traditional investment models.

Catalytic capital offers another path, according to a new white paper authored by Caroline Ross for Press Forward.

Catalytic capital is flexible, risk-tolerant financing designed to help mission-driven organizations grow, strengthen their operations, and attract additional investment. It's already being used in fields like affordable housing, community development, and climate. Now, it's showing promise as a new tool for local news.

Read the white paper: https://www.macfound.org/press/grantee-publications/catalytic-capital-can-help-strengthen-local-news?utm_campaign=gp-ln-impact-catalytic-capital-and-local-news-6-26&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social