Affording America

Equip Americans most impacted by the cost-of-living crisis with plainspoken content that builds economic understanding, strengthens information literacy, and fosters civic confidence.

Capital B News

Trustworthy national and local reporting by and for Black communities, delivering culturally competent journalism that informs daily life, demands accountability, and builds civic power.

Cityside Journalism Initiative

Deliver independent, community-centered reporting on Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, and the greater East Bay, strengthening civic engagement and filling gaps left by shrinking local papers.

Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas

Apply research and policy insights to create healthier information spaces across the Americas, countering disinformation and fostering civic participation in Latino and Latin American communities.

Institute for Strategic Dialogue - US

Develop intelligence, policy, and training to counter disinformation, extremism, and hate—equipping state and local officials, civil society, and communities to build resilience in the digital age.

KQED

A flagship public media station producing trusted journalism, cultural storytelling, and media literacy education that reach millions of Californians through radio, television, digital platforms, and live events.

Meedan

Build open-source digital tools for verification, translation, and fact-checking, helping journalists, researchers, and communities counter mis- and disinformation across languages and borders.

San Francisco Public Press

Publish investigative, explanatory, and solutions-based journalism on under-covered San Francisco issues to inform residents and hold local institutions accountable.

TechCongress

Embed technology fellows in Congress and state legislatures to build bipartisan capacity for evidence-based policymaking on AI, data, online safety, and emerging tech issues.

Tectonic Theater Project

Inspire people to engage new ideas, explore complex questions, and shift perspectives through groundbreaking new plays and innovative community programs.