About this funder
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation supports journalism, the arts, and successful communities. Annual grants ~$150M.
Funder profile
Knight Foundation — Open Funding
US
What they fund
Local journalism, arts and culture, technology and democracy, community engagement in the 26 'Knight communities' (cities where Knight Ridder newspapers once published).
Typical award size
$10,000 - $500,000. Knight Cities Challenge runs annually with smaller awards.
How to apply
Knight Foundation accepts inquiries at knightfoundation.org/apply. Strong local + community-engagement narrative required.
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