About The Competition

About The Competition

The Next Challenge for Media & Journalism, managed by the American Public Media Group (APMG), is a competition designed to drive media innovation, support media startups, and fund visionary media founders. This initiative aims to promote groundbreaking ideas in the industry by providing financial backing to early-stage startups that are reimagining journalism, news technology, and open-source intelligence.

In 2025, the competition will award six prizes totaling $200,000 to five early-stage media startups. Each division winner can receive a grant of up to $50,000, with an additional $25,000 Grand Prize available. The competition focuses on three main divisions: the Future of Local Journalism, NewsTech, and Open-Source Intelligence. This presents an incredible opportunity for media entrepreneurs looking to revolutionize the industry.

Important Details

• Entry Deadline: March 18, 2025
• Link to Application: Apply Here
• Organization Name: American Public Media Group (APMG)
• State(s): United States and U.S. Territories (American Samoa, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands)
• Prize Amount: A total of $200,000 will be awarded, with up to $50,000 for division winners and an additional $25,000 Grand Prize.
• Qualification Criteria: Open to legally incorporated for-profit and nonprofit media-focused entities based in the U.S. and its territories. The majority of employees or contractors must reside in the U.S. Applicants must be above the legal age of majority in their jurisdiction. Employees and immediate family members of APMG are not eligible, but employees and students of partner organizations may apply.

Taking Action

Don’t miss this chance to secure funding for your media startup and contribute to the future of journalism and media innovation. If you or someone in your network is working on a groundbreaking media initiative, be sure to share this opportunity. Empower your community of Latino professionals by spreading the word and encouraging them to apply before the March 18 deadline.