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          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 510</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>GLASSBORO</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NJ</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>08028</ZIPCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>222588350</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>50000</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO ADDRESS NEWS DESERTS IN SOUTH JERSEY WITH PRESS FORWARD FUNDING</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>CORPORATION FOR NEW JERSEY LOCAL MEDIA</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>55 WOODLAND ROAD</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>NEW VERNON</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NJ</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>07976</ZIPCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>852177281</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>75156</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SUSTAINABLE DIGITAL STRATEGY TO INCREASE REVENUE AND AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT. GRANT FUNDS WILL BE USED TO CONTRACT A DIGITAL MEDIA CONSULTANT TO CONSTRUCT AND IMPLEMENT MEDIA STRATEGY.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>EDUCATION AND TRAINING INSTITUTE INC (NEW LABOR)</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>55 PATERSON ST FL 2</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>NEW BRUNSWICK</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NJ</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>08901</ZIPCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>223665469</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>70000</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT NEW LABORS COMMUNITY JOURNALISM PROGRAM THAT TRAINS BIPOC MIGRANT WORKERS IN NEW JERSEY TO TELL THEIR OWN STORIES AND REPORT ON WORKPLACE CONDITIONS.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>FRONT RUNNER NEW JERSEY</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 404</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>MILLVILLE</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NJ</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>08332</ZIPCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>460656239</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>LLC</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>123300</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT FRONT RUNNER NEW JERSEY.COM IN AMPLIFYING THE VOICES OF BLACK, LATINO, AND OTHER MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES IN SOUTH JERSEY THROUGH ORIGINAL REPORTING AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>FRONT RUNNER NEW JERSEYCOM</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 404</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>MILLVILLE</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NJ</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>08332</ZIPCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>460656239</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>LLC</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>60000</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO ADDRESS NEWS DESERTS IN SOUTH JERSEY WITH PRESS FORWARD FUNDING</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>GARDEN STATE INITIATIVE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 9180</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>MORRISTOWN</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NJ</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>79640</ZIPCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>814373354</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>100000</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT THE GARDEN STATE INITIATIVE (GSI) IN ITS EFFORTS TO LEVERAGE EXPERT RESOURCES TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE DATA WAREHOUSE AND USER-FRIENDLY REPORTING SYSTEM THAT PROVIDES TIMELY ANALYSIS OF PAST AND CURRENT STATE BUDGETS, AS WELL AS THE PROPOSED FY 2026 BUDGET, WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON SO-CALLED BUDGET RESOLUTIONS (MORE COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS EARMARKS).</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>HAMMONTON GAZETTE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>14 TILTON ST</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>HAMMONTON</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NJ</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>23803</ZIPCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>884098812</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>LLC</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>173300</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO ADDRESS NEWS DESERTS IN SOUTH JERSEY WITH PRESS FORWARD FUNDING</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>HEALTHY NEWSWORKS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>POBOX 431</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>DREXEL HILL</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>PA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>19026</ZIPCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>814668072</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>30000</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF ACCESS TO THE HEALTHY NEWSWORKS LITERACY PROGRAM AND ENGAGE STUDENTS AND SCHOOLS IN CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY THROUGH COMMUNITY HEALTH JOURNALISM.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>HOPELOFT</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>40 E COMMERCE ST</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>BRIDGETON</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NJ</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>08302</ZIPCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>843927042</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>100000</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT FOLLOW SOUTH JERSEY IN TRAINING YOUTH JOURNALISTS FROM MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES THROUGH STRUCTURED INTERNSHIPS FOCUSED ON JOURNALISM SKILLS AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>HUDPOST</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>2015 48TH ST</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>NORTH BERGEN</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NJ</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>07047</ZIPCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>822816082</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>LLC</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>105000</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT EXPANDED BILINGUAL COVERAGE IN HUDSON COUNTY THROUGH NEW REPORTING STAFF, PRINT EDITIONS, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>INDUSTRY MEDIA ARTS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>1650 FERRO LANE</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>TOMS RIVER</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NJ</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>08755</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>264624869</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>75000</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT HANDS-ON JOURNALISM AND MEDIA TRAINING FOR DIVERSE STUDENTS, FOSTERING EARLY INTEREST, SKILL-BUILDING, AND LOCAL STORYTELLING TO INFORM AND INSPIRE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>26 COURT STREET SUITE 1617</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>BROOKLYN</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>11242</ZIPCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>562451141</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>62000</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS IN STRENGTHENING NEW JERSEYS LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTING ECOSYSTEM THROUGH ON-THE-GROUND FREELANCE JOURNALISM AND COLLABORATIONS WITH LOCAL MEDIA OUTLETS, AIMING TO FILL GAPS IN CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL COVERAGE WHILE BUILDING A SUSTAINED REPORTING PRESENCE IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE STATE.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>MERCERME</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 260</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>HOPEWELL</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NJ</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>08525</ZIPCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>471507766</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>LLC</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>78300</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONAL GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITY FOR A COMMUNITY-SUPPORTED DIGITAL NEWSROOM, ENSURING CONTINUED ACCESS TO FREE, RELIABLE LOCAL NEWS FOR THE MERCER COUNTY COMMUNITY.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>MONTCLAIR LOCAL NONPROFIT NEWS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 752</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>MONTCLAIR</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NJ</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>07043</ZIPCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>833801012</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>85000</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO HIRE A SENIOR REPORTER DEDICATED TO COVERING ESSEX COUNTY AND THE ISSUES FACING ITS COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS SUCH AS PUBLIC SPENDING, COUNTY GOVERNMENT, HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS, TRANSPORTATION, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND LOCAL INSTITUTIONS, BUSINESSES, AND ARTS AND CULTURE ORGANIZATIONS THAT SHAPE RESIDENTS DAILY LIVES.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>MORRISTOWN GREEN</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>44 MAPLE AVE 2W</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>MORRISTOWN</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NJ</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>07960</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>853963369</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>LLC</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>120000</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO FUND THE GENERAL OPERATIONS AND EXPANSION OF MORRISTOWN GREENS SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>NEW JERSEY MONITOR</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>1414 RALEIGH RD STE 127</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>CHAPEL HILL</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NC</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>27517</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>842113822</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>LLC</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>210000</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT A DEDICATED HEALTH CARE REPORTER, STRENGTHENING COVERAGE OF HEALTH POLICY, PUBLIC HEALTH, AND THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM ACROSS NEW JERSEY.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>NEW JERSEY URBAN NEWS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>625 BROAD STREET SUITE 240</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>NEWARK</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NJ</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>07102</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>475423297</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>LLC</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>183300</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO ADDRESS NEWS DESERTS IN SOUTH JERSEY WITH PRESS FORWARD FUNDING</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>NJ ALLIANCE FOR IMMIGRANT JUSTICE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>570 BROAD STREET 11F</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>NEWARK</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NJ</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>07102</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>133191113</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>LLC</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>160000</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUED RECRUITING AND TRAINING OF DOCUMENTERS, SCHEDULING ASSIGNMENTS, PROVIDING NECESSARY RESOURCES AND SUPPORT, ENSURING CONSISTENT ATTENDANCE AND NOTE-TAKING AT PUBLIC MEETINGS, EDITING AND POSTING CONTENT, AND PROMOTING AWARENESS ABOUT THE PROGRAM. GRANT AMOUNT INCLUDES A $25,000 ADMIN FEE TO CITY BUREAU.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>NJ SPOTLIGHT LLC WNET</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>825 8TH AVENUE</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>NEW YORK</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>10019</ZIPCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>262810489</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>100000</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT A FULL-TIME WASHINGTON, D.C.BASED CORRESPONDENT COVERING FEDERAL POLICY, AGENCIES, AND NEW JERSEYS CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION, ENSURING RESIDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO TIMELY AND RELEVANT NATIONAL REPORTING.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>NJ STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>137 W HANOVER STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>TRENTON</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NJ</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>08618</ZIPCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>992541717</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>LLC</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>120000</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT THE TRAINING AND MENTORSHIP OF STUDENT JOURNALISTS COVERING STATE GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS, EXPANDING THE PROGRAM TO INCLUDE MORE INTERNS AND COLLEGES ACROSS NEW JERSEY.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>PRINCETON HIGH SCHOOL THE TOWER</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>151 MOORE ST</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>PRINCETON</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NJ</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>08540</ZIPCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>221817947</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>13700</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT UPGRADES THAT ENSURE EQUITABLE STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN THE NEWSROOM AND SUSTAIN PRINT PUBLICATION.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
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          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>PUBLIC SQUARE AMPLIFIED</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>375 MT PROSPECT AVE SUITE 5B</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>NEWARK</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NJ</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>07104</ZIPCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>873566999</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>LLC</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>105000</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT YEAR-END FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN THROUGH NEWSMATCH.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>RIDGE VIEW ECHO</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>88 MOHICAN RD</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>BLAIRSTOWN</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NJ</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>07825</ZIPCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>873963761</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>100000</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT LOCAL ACCOUNTABILITY REPORTING, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY FOR NONPROFIT COMMUNITY-BASED JOURNALISM IN RURAL AND SMALL-TOWN AREAS.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>SAINT PETER'S UNIVERSITY (SLICE OF CULTURE)</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>2641 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>JERSEY CITY</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NJ</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>07306</ZIPCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>221508627</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>LLC</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>120000</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT SLICE OF CULTURE IN PRODUCING ACCESSIBLE, LOCAL NEWS AND CIVIC CONTENT LED BY YOUNG BIPOC STORYTELLERS IN HUDSON COUNTY.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>SOUTH JERSEY CLIMATE NEWS AT ROWAN UNIVERSITY</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>6 EAST HIGH STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>GLASSBORO</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NJ</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>08028</ZIPCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>222764819</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>56050</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT SOUTH JERSEY CLIMATE NEWS IN TRAINING STUDENT JOURNALISTS TO REPORT ON LOCAL CLIMATE ISSUES IN SOUTH JERSEY WHILE STRENGTHENING ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTING AND DIVERSIFYING JOURNALISM EDUCATION.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>SOUTH JERSEY EMERGING JOURNALISM PROJECT</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>31 SCENIC PIONT CIRCLE</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>SICKLERVILLE</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NJ</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>08081</ZIPCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>921108065</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>50000</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, JOURNALIST FELLOWSHIPS, AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING THAT STRENGTHENS PATHWAYS FOR BLACK JOURNALISTS INTO JOURNALISM CAREERS.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY FOUNDATION INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 7718</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>EWING</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NJ</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>08628</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
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