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Knight Art + Tech Expansion Fund is a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation that supports artists and arts organizations in building long-term digital capacity.
Awards of up to $100,000 fund hardware and software purchases, technology infrastructure build-outs, staff or contract support for digital roles, website and mobile app development, and digitization and archiving projects. The fund is not tied to specific projects but instead invests in sustainable digital tools and systems.
Eligible applicants include individual artists, nonprofit arts organizations, and arts collectives based in Akron, Detroit, or Miami-Dade County. The application deadline is June 20, 2026.
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Knight Art + Tech Expansion Fund Community Foundations Program Knight Art + Tech Expansion Fund Applications are now closed. Recipients will be announced in the coming months The Knight Art + Tech Expansion Fund seeks to support artists and arts organizations in Knight communities by equipping them with the tools they need to expand the use of technology in their work and engage audiences in innovative ways.
Arts and culture are essential for healthy, thriving communities. Increasingly, technology is becoming an essential component of the arts, both for individual artists and organizations. With each advancement in technology, artists leverage new tools to enhance the way their work is created, viewed, shared and experienced.
Across artistic genres, facility with technology and digital tools is no longer an optional skill set. Grants made from this fund are not tied to specific projects. Instead, they are designed to support long-term digital capacity, helping artists and organizations gain the tools, systems and support they need to thrive in an increasingly digital world.
Funding decisions for the Knight Art + Tech Expansion Fund will be made based on the applicants’ demonstrated capacity to use technology to increase the impact and reach of their work.
Categories eligible for funding are: Purchase and installation of hardware and/or software (e.g., licensing of archiving software, installation of live streaming equipment, purchase of cloud storage) Build-out or installation of technology infrastructure (e.g., installation of networking equipment, outdoor projections) Staff or contract support (e.g. contract videographer, full-time web developer, digital content manager) Website design and development Mobile application development Digitization, archiving and digital preservation (e.g. digital collection photography, media conservation/preservation, archives records management) The 2025 Knight Art + Tech Expansion Fund is open to individual artists, nonprofit arts organizations and arts collectives based in Akron, Detroit or Miami-Dade County.
“At Knight, we see technology as one part of the broader ecosystem that supports a vibrant cultural life. This fund is about equipping artists and organizations with the digital tools and infrastructure they need–not just to keep pace, but to strengthen their work, deepen their connections and sustain creative ecosystems over the long term.
” Kristina Newman-Scott, Vice President for Arts, Knight Foundation View a recorded information session: Frequently asked questions Any working artist with residence in The City of Akron, Miami-Dade County or The City of Detroit or an arts organization with an office in The City of Akron, Miami-Dade County or The City of Detroit. What kind of support can I ask for?
The Fund supports artists and arts organizations looking to increase their reach and capacity by using technology.
Types of work supported by the Fund include: Purchasing and/or installing hardware (cameras, computers, audio equipment); Purchasing, licensing, or installing software (archival software, website CMS, ticketing systems, etc.); Build out of critical technical infrastructure (server farms, wifi networks, cabling); Website design and development; Mobile application development; Digitization and archiving (digital collection photography, media conservation/preservation, archives records management, etc.) The idea must involve using technology to further your work or mission.
The artist or or arts organization must be a resident of, or have an office in The City of Akron, Miami-Dade County or The City of Detroit. The artist or arts organization must receive a portion of their annual income/revenue from producing artistic work in Akron, Detroit or Miami. Can only nonprofit organizations or educational institutions apply?
The Art + Tech Expansion Fund is open to individual artists, nonprofit (501c3) arts organizations and nonprofit arts collectives. Do you have to be a U.S. citizen to apply? No, the Art + Tech Expansion Fund is open to applicants of all nationalities, provided you live or work in The City of Akron, Miami-Dade County or The City of Detroit.
Do you have to be at least 18 years old to apply? Do you have to be at least 18 years old to apply? Do I or my organization have to be based in Akron, Detroit or Miami?
Yes. Individual submitters must be residents of The City of Akron, Miami-Dade County or The City of Detroit and organizations must have an office or business address in The City of Akron, Miami-Dade County or The City of Detroit. How many applications may I submit?
We accept one idea per applicant. How much money can I ask for? Individual artists may ask for up to $25,000.
Organizations or collectives may ask for up to $100,000. Do I have to provide a letter of support if my idea is contingent on another organization or partner? Yes.
A letter of support is required from critical key partners. How can I gain an edge in my application? The Fund is intended to increase the long-term capacity of working artists and arts organizations.
We encourage applicants to be as detailed as possible on how the application of technology will have a lasting impact on their work, and ultimately, on their community. Applications that emphasize the long-term impact of the application of technology will have an edge over those that emphasize short-term or unclear goals.
Here are some example descriptions: NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: By procuring our own podcasting equipment, we’ll be able to make more podcasts every year. GOOD: Purchasing this podcast equipment will enable my organization to produce 15 additional podcast episodes per year, while reducing the cost of each podcast by 30%. Do I have to raise matching funds?
If you are a for-profit organization or a nonprofit organization with a projected 2025 annual operating budget greater than $1,000,000, you may be required to raise a dollar-for-dollar match to your Art + Tech Expansion Fund award. Can the matching funds be my own money or existing money from within my organization? No. Match dollars must be “new money.
” That means you’ll need to get others to invest funds just like ours, whether it be from other grants, individual contributions, corporate sponsorships or other sources. At which point must the funding match be made? If your award requires a match, you will have approximately six months from the time you receive the grant to match our funding.
Does Knight help me raise matching funds? No. Your best resources for raising matching funds are your local community foundations, private corporations, earned revenue, in-kind donations, public funds and crowdfunding. How do I know if my proposal fits your idea about art or capacity-building?
Test it out, we’re happy to talk it through with you. Knight staff will be holding information sessions during the open call and virtual one-on-one office hours specifically for this purpose. It only takes a few minutes to offer your idea.
Knight staff, with the aid of independent arts experts from the community. Ultimately, the final decision lies with Knight Foundation’s Board of Trustees. How soon will we hear back with a decision on our applications?
Members of the Knight arts team will contact applicants via email approximately two months after the closing date. We will inform you of our decision at that time, and we may have additional questions about your application. If my proposal is not accepted, will I know why?
Due to the large number of applications we receive, we are unable to share with you the reason your proposal was not selected. I’ve read through the FAQs. How can I learn more insights into the challenge?
Who do I contact if I have questions? Feel free to send questions to arts@legacy. knightfoundation.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Individual artists, non-profit arts organizations, and arts collectives based in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $100,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is June 20, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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