Welcome to the Edward W. Forry and Mary Casey Forry Foundation for Community Journalism

The Forry Foundation for Community Journalism supports and strengthens local storytelling that keeps Boston’s neighborhoods informed, connected, and empowered.

Sustaining strong, independent local journalism that serves Boston’s neighborhoods with truth, care, and integrity.

We invest in community-centered journalism that uplifts voices, preserves neighborhood stories, and strengthens civic life across Boston.

Scholarships for the Next Generation of Local Storytellers

Supporting aspiring reporters, editors, photographers, and creators who are committed to community-based journalism.

Grants That Strengthen Neighborhood News

Funding projects, partnerships, and organizations that expand access to trustworthy, community-centered reporting.

Training & Mentorship That Builds a Pipeline of Local Journalists

Offering workshops, internships, and hands-on opportunities to help emerging journalists develop real skills and real newsroom experience.

Local journalism has never been more important- or more endangered.

The big media landscape is a bit of a mess. Algorithms are driving outrage, billionaires are buying megaphones, and truth too often gets drowned out by noise.

But here’s the good news: local papers still show up.