Every Voice, Every Vote awards $1.4 million to 46 Philadelphia newsrooms and community groups before the 2027 city elections
The coalition organized by the Lenfest Institute for Journalism announced on Oct. 15 grants of $10,000 to $100,000 to 30 media and 16 community partners, with more weight this round on young and new audiences.
Philadelphia. Every Voice, Every Vote, a Philadelphia coalition of news outlets and community organizations, said on Oct. 15 that it has awarded $1.415 million in grants to 46 partners to help residents follow city issues, reach local government and take part in civic life before and after the city's 2027 municipal elections.
The money goes to 30 media and 16 community recipients over a 15 month program. Grants range from $10,000 to $100,000: $1.04 million for media projects and $375,000 for community projects. The coalition opened this round in June as a two year, $1.8 million grant program, with applications due July 13.
Who is funded
The coalition is organized by the Lenfest Institute for Journalism, which owns The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lead funding comes from the William Penn Foundation, with more from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Philadelphia Health Partnership, the Wyncote Foundation, Judy and Peter Leone and the Lenfest Institute itself.
Media grantees named in the announcement include WURD Radio, Philadelphia Gay News, Chalkbeat, Hall Monitor, The Philadelphia Citizen, The Philadelphia Tribune and WHYY. The Inquirer reported that it received $100,000 to cover the coalition's coming public opinion poll, to be conducted again by the research firm SSRS, and to report on city issues. Community grantees include Ceiba, Congreso, Woori Center, Children First and the Committee of Seventy. Youth partners include Big Picture Alliance, the Philadelphia Student Press Association, Vote that Jawn, PA Youth Vote and PhillyBOLT; the Inquirer reported that PA Youth Vote will receive $45,000.
A push toward younger audiences
Projects range from reporting in several languages and journalism by students to coverage of housing policy, voter education and neighborhood conversations. This cycle puts more emphasis on short video, social media platforms and independent media makers, the coalition said, to reach readers beyond the partners' usual audiences.
Every Voice, Every Vote began before the 2023 municipal elections. It says it has since supported more than 365 civic engagement projects, content in more than 15 languages and over 200 collaborations among media and community groups. Every seat on City Council is on the ballot in 2027, along with the mayor's office.
“Philadelphians need trusted information and meaningful opportunities to shape the decisions that affect their lives.”
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