About the California Civic Media Program

The California Civic Media Program is a partnership between the State of California and private-sector funders such as Google. Currently, the effort, passed in July 2025, is a combined $20 million fund, governed by the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) and will be managed by both Journalism Funding Partners and James B. McClatchy Foundation. Its purpose is to simplify the often complex grantmaking process, giving newsrooms the tools and support they need to access philanthropic funding. By easing the administrative burden, the program allows journalists to devote more time and energy to their core mission — producing reporting that informs, engages and empowers their communities.