Gary Dolphin Journalism Grant

The Dolphin Journalism Grant program’s goal is to help fund journalism initiatives in the tri-state area. The grant provides funds to entities and institutions seeking to provide local news and information to the area.
Grant Structure
The Grant Fund may provide funds to assist in the recruitment and retention of local journalists working in a locally owned and operated journalism entity.
The Grant Fund may provide funds to assist locally owned and operated journalism entities with resources to help create, manage and distribute local news and information.
About Gary Dolphin
Gary recognizes that local journalism, reporting, communications and broadcasting are important to every local community. In order to help organizations who want to provide local news and information in the tri-state area, this fund will provide operating grants to help them reach their goals and serve the community in this way.
Growing up in the small town of Cascade, Iowa - just down the road from Dubuque - Gary has been involved in reporting and broadcasting almost all his life. From broadcasting high school games on local radio, to television anchor, to syndicated college and professional sports, Gary was selected as the "Voice of the Hawkeyes" and is the play-by-play announcer for both Iowa Football and Basketball games. In addition, he has volunteered or been asked to MC numerous fundraising events for others over the decades.

Eligibility

Recipients must be an independent, locally owned and operated journalism entity providing local news and information to the tri-state area.