Local news organizations can apply for this program to work on investigative stories in their communities.
ProPublica has launched the Local Reporting Network and is seeking five local accountability projects to fund and partner with.
The organization will pay the salary (up to US$75,000), plus an allowance for benefits, for full-time reporters. Selected reporters will work on their projects starting July 1.
The reporters will report to their home newsroom, with the guidance and support from ProPublica. Their work will be published or broadcast by their home newsroom and by ProPublica as well.
Applicants must send a proposal describing an investigative project they want to pursue, the reporter who would be chosen to spearhead the work, and the suggested market salary for him or her.
The next deadline is April 14.