Who We Serve

News Partners – To receive assistance through The Watson Project you must operate an independent public service model, providing free- full access- quality journalism to the communities in which you serve.

Students/Educators – We partner with student educators and aspiring future journalists to fill news gaps.

Community Members – We form partnerships with our community and business members on multiple levels.

“Access to trustworthy news should never be a privelege.  The Watson Project is committed to ensuring that local, independent journalism remains free and accessible to all, empowering communities with the information they need to thrive.”

Dawn Winters, Journalist and Chief Consultant  (1979-2025)