Flint Beat Journalism and Community Engagement
United Way of Genesee County
- Program Flint Area
- Program Area Meeting Evolving Community Needs
- Grant Amount $100,000
- Grant Period November 1, 2025–October 31, 2026
- Location Flint, MI, United States
- Geographic Focus Flint
About this grant
This grant to the United Way of Genesee County will provide operating support and community engagement funds to Flint Beat. Flint Beat, an independent news organization founded in 2017, covers news across the city. The publication focuses on information and stories that highlight important community issues, such as education, that impact Flint residents. The team at Flint Beat includes editorial staff, reporters and administrative support. This grant will support general operations and expand coverage of issues and information that impact the education ecosystem in Flint.