**Google News Initiative to support newsrooms with $20.2 million**
* The Google News Initiative (GNI) announced a new round of funding totaling $20.2 million to support news organizations around the world.
* The funding will be used to support a variety of projects, including training for journalists, the development of new digital tools, and the creation of new content.
* The GNI was launched in 2018 with a mission to support the future of journalism.
The Google News Initiative (GNI) today announced a new round of funding totaling $20.2 million to support news organizations around the world. The funding will be used to support a variety of projects, including training for journalists, the development of new digital tools, and the creation of new content.
The GNI was launched in 2018 with a mission to support the future of journalism. The initiative has since invested more than $300 million in news organizations around the world.
The latest round of funding will support a variety of projects, including:
* **Training for journalists:** The GNI will provide training for journalists on a variety of topics, including digital storytelling, data journalism, and investigative reporting.
* **Development of new digital tools:** The GNI will support the development of new digital tools that can help news organizations produce and distribute their content more effectively.
* **Creation of new content:** The GNI will support the creation of new content that is relevant to the needs of local communities.
The GNI is committed to supporting the future of journalism. The initiative believes that a strong and independent press is essential for a healthy democracy.
**Quotes:**
“We are committed to supporting the future of journalism,” said Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google. “This new round of funding will help news organizations around the world produce high-quality journalism that is essential for a healthy democracy.”
“The GNI is making a real difference in the lives of journalists and news organizations around the world,” said Julie Brown, director of the GNI. “We are proud to support the important work that they do.”
**Additional information:**
* The GNI is a global initiative that supports journalism through training, funding, and research.
* The GNI has invested more than $300 million in news organizations around the world.
* The GNI is committed to supporting the future of journalism.
[Learn more about the GNI](https://newsinitiative.withgoogle.com/).
