BEAM Media & Communications Network

Empowering local media collectives, journalism hubs, and podcast studios through community funding and collaborative resources.

What We Support

Local Newsrooms

Community-driven journalism that tells your city's stories

Podcast Studios

Creative audio storytelling and community conversations

Media Collectives

Collaborative spaces for independent media creators

Fund Thresholds & Rewards

Current Community Funding

$35,000

Help us reach the next threshold and unlock more resources

Training Programs

$10,000

Unlock professional development and skill-building workshops

Progress$10,000 / $10,000
Unlocked Benefits:
Journalism Ethics Workshop
Audio Production Training
Digital Storytelling Course
Community Engagement Strategies
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Equipment Rentals

$25,000

Access to professional media equipment and tools

Progress$25,000 / $25,000
Unlocked Benefits:
Camera and Lighting Kits
Audio Recording Equipment
Live Streaming Gear
Editing Software Licenses
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Broadcast Access

$50,000

Community radio and television broadcasting opportunities

Progress$35,000 / $50,000
Benefits to Unlock:
Local Radio Air Time
Community TV Slots
Podcast Distribution
Live Event Coverage
Locked

Media Incubator

$100,000

Full-scale media production and incubation program

Progress$35,000 / $100,000
Benefits to Unlock:
Dedicated Studio Space
Mentorship Programs
Grant Writing Support
Partnership Opportunities
Locked

Every donation brings us closer to unlocking more resources for local media creators

Support Local Media

Your donation helps unlock training programs, equipment rentals, and broadcast access for media creators in your community.

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Support independent media and unlock resources for your community

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