Free Press believes that a vibrant, diverse and independent media is the cornerstone of a healthy democracy.

Grantee Profile

Over the next few years, the future of traditional and new media will be written in the halls of Washington, DC and the town halls of middle America.Free Press, one of the leading national organizations taking on these issues, boasts a strong presence in both worlds.With its core belief that a free press is the most important resource to any society, the organization strives to open up the media system to allow more diversity of opinion to be expressed, to present a broader perspective, and to increase the caliber of information available to everyday people. This, it hopes, and the Foundation concurs, will lead to a more participatory and accountable government and to more sustainable policies and practices regarding national and global development.

About Our Grants

The Foundation’s $150,000 grant in 2009 supports Free Press’s work on a number of issues, including media ownership, broadband affordability, Net Neutrality, and public broadcasting funding. Woodcock has also supported the National Conference on Media Reform in past years, and in May 2009 helped sponsor the Changing Media policy summit in Washington, D.C.