Unlock Your Tax Credit Today
Don’t wait on next year’s return. We offer immediate grants of up to $40,000 so that you can continue serving your community.
Our mission
Provide local news organizations with what they need most: cash today and the expertise to maximize their local news employee tax credit.
You focus on delivering quality journalism while we unlock the funds your newsroom deserves.
About the tax credit
Eligible New York media organizations can receive a refundable tax credit of up to $25,000 per employee—up to $300,000 per organization each year—with additional incentives for hiring new employees, as part of New York’s Newspaper and Broadcast Media Jobs Program.
Our role
Local News Fund provides full-service assistance with calculating and claiming your tax credit, including preparing necessary paperwork.
We know you can't wait until next year for these tax credits... that's why each local media organization that works with us can qualify for a grant of up to $40,000.
Our team
The Local News Fund team is grounded in over 30 years of collective experience in finance, public service, and community engagement.
We’re committed to unlocking local media’s potential and accelerating the growth of exceptional companies by delivering innovative financing solutions and hands-on expertise tailored to the unique challenges of today’s media environment.
Whether you’re a print, digital, radio, or television media organization, our experience is your asset in navigating an increasingly complicated regulatory landscape to access the funding you need for a brighter future.
Why work with us
We love local news
Expert support calculating and applying for your fair share of the $90 million employee tax credit
Up to $40,000 available today — no restrictions on use