Selection Criteria

Ready to Leap?

We encourage small teams from the same organization to apply together so they can better implement what they create. But we also accept applications from individuals. 

Leap is right for you if you are a journalist, technologist or product person who:

  • Can identify a journalism challenge and work to solve it 
  • Likes to collaborate with others 
  • Wants to be a changemaker
  • Is ready to commit at least three hours a week 
  • Is willing to share your product or outcomes with the journalistic community
  • Is fluent in English