Helping small newsrooms do more with less: Nota’s $99/month matching grant now available

We’ve seen firsthand how local newsrooms are stretched thin, yet still doing essential work. This is our way of saying: You shouldn’t have to choose between reaching your audience and reporting the story. We’re here to help you do both.”

Josh Brandau, CEO of NOTA

Are you eligible?

This matching grant is available to newsrooms that meet the following criteria:

• Locally owned and operated

• Fewer than 7 full-time newsroom employees

• Publish news stories online as individual, stand-alone web pages

Great storytelling shouldn’t be limited by staffing or resources. That’s why Nota is stepping up with a matching grant program to help small, locally owned newsrooms access its powerful AI-powered platform — for just $99/month

Whether you’re turning print into video, repackaging stories for social, or simply trying to keep up with digital demands, Nota gives you the tools to do more in less time. And now, thanks to this special initiative, small operations can access the same tech used by major publishers — without the major cost.

This isn’t a discount. It’s a donation.
Nota is covering the rest of the cost as part of its mission to support sustainable, independent journalism.

“We’ve seen firsthand how local newsrooms are stretched thin, yet still doing essential work. This is our way of saying: You shouldn’t have to choose between reaching your audience and reporting the story. We’re here to help you do both.” — Josh Brandau, CEO of NOTA.

Only a limited number of grant-rate slots are available.
If you run a small, local newsroom and want to spend less time formatting and more time storytelling, now’s the time to take advantage.

See the results for yourself,
Major news organizations like Lee Enterprises and McClatchy are already using Nota to modernize their workflows and expand their digital reach, reporting up to a 10x increase in social media interactions along with a 30–50% reduction in time spent on routine content tasks. Plus both are using Nota to quickly convert stories into engaging video and audio formats, helping local teams grow audience engagement while staying focused on reporting. Now, through this matching grant, small and independent newsrooms can access the same technology that’s delivering real results for some of the industry’s biggest names.

Apply now, and start using Nota for just $99/month.