Monica Williams is building a one-stop platform that helps U.S. newsrooms and journalists find money for reporting and journalism projects. The platform will include reporting and conference funding opportunities for staff and freelance journalists, fellowships and retreats that give them space and time to boost their work, foundation grants for newsrooms and journalists, and articles and thought leadership that addresses these and related topics. The searchable and visually appealing platform will also have a corresponding Slack channel and LinkedIn page, which will include a section with consultants and coaches for hire.

“In this time of funding cuts, journalists must collectively and strategically use our resources to continue the important work of informing the public,” Williams said. “I have been supported by a number of organizations throughout my collegiate and professional career. I believe in helping others the way others have helped me.”