Local that Works
Local that Works is ending, but long live local
Current is ending our Local that Works contest after six years, but we still want to hear about your innovative local initiatives.What we’ve learned from six years of Local that Works
A new report from the Wyncote Foundation shares notable projects and lessons from Current's Local that Works contest.Five finalists to compete for $20,000 Local that Works grand prize
Each finalist will present their project at a virtual Grand Finale in November.How KQED is forging new bonds with Latinx audiences
“KQED is one of the biggest public media organizations in the U.S., and we understand that there are a lot of folks ...Project to diversify classical recordings wins 2021 Local that Works contest
All Classical Portland’s Recording Inclusivity Initiative was voted winner of the 2021 Local that Works contest.Five finalists selected for the 2021 Local that Works contest
Each project offers a new model for reaching and engaging underserved audiences.20 media projects selected as semifinalists in the 2021 Local that Works contest
Many entries focus on news, social issues, and diversity and inclusion in storytelling.5 takeaways from a KPCC/LAist engagement project with child care providers
An ambitious multimedia initiative taught the Los Angeles station's team "how to enrich our storytelling, broaden our relationships, and spark conversation."How to win the Local that Works $20,000 grand prize
Current is calling on all authentically, awesomely local media to participate in the 2021 Local that Works contest.How National Trust for Local News aims to sustain community journalism
The new organization seeks to "catalyze the capital, new ownership structures, and business model transformations needed for established local and community news ...How WFAE transformed in 5 years: a case study
The station has doubled its content staff, increased its digital traffic sevenfold, attracted new members and grown general revenues.Democratizing journalism: City Bureau’s public access reporting model
Watch our Local that Works webinar about how City Bureau is engaging diverse audiences, training grassroots journalists and holding government agencies accountable.‘Uncuffed’ podcast lets incarcerated people tell their stories, their way
“Everyone deserves a chance to share their truth unmitigated because we all have so much to learn from the way incarcerated people ...Five finalists will vie for the $20,000 Local that Works grand prize
Entries related to COVID-19, at-home learning, police misconduct and stories of immigrants and incarcerated people rose to the top.Frequently Asked Questions about the Local that Works contest
We answer your questions about the 2020 Local that Works contest and the $20,000 grand prize as the Aug. 20 entry deadline ...
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