Knight Foundation Fund Grant (for Gary, Indiana)

Knight Foundation Fund Grant (for Gary, Indiana) is sponsored by John S. and James L. Knight Foundation / Legacy Foundation.

This fund, established by the Knight Foundation at the Legacy Foundation, invests in journalism, arts and culture in the community, research on media and democracy, and the success of American cities and towns, with a specific geographic focus on Gary, Indiana, and priority give…

Knight Foundation Fund Grant | Legacy Foundation PRESS : Join Us At An Upcoming Event! Knight Foundation Fund Grant Knight Foundation Fund for Gary, Indiana The Knight Foundation Fund for Gary, Indiana was established at the Legacy Foundation in 2002 by the John S. and James L.

Knight Foundation. Knight invests in journalism, arts and culture in community, research on media and democracy, and the success of 26 cities and towns where John S. and James L.

Knight once published newspapers. In 18 of these communities, Knight Foundation holds an endowment within local community foundations and serves as the donor advisor. Knight Foundation views local community foundations as both important partners in sourcing ideas for our strategic grantmaking, and leaders and conveners in each Knight community.

They seek to be a funder of opportunities for the future of each community and seek to build upon local momentum, assets, and resources – often focused geographically in the downtown core. They are open to prototyping new ideas to support local leaders and organizations.

Knight supports Gary’s goals for talent attraction and retention, economic opportunity in the downtown and nearby communities, sustainable food access, and mitigating the population loss. They invest in this core city vibrancy by supporting entrepreneurship, creative solutions for blight reduction and places that bridge economic divides.

Building on Assets : better connecting the community to key assets like universities, corporations, or nature. Public Spaces : enhancing the public realm to be more connected and vibrant. Civic Engagement : breaking down barriers between residents and decision makers; engaging underrepresented communities in civic life and leadership roles.

Knight Foundation Grant Opportunity Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization OR government entity (such as schools, hospitals, libraries) In good standing with the IRS Projects that are geographically focused on Gary, Indiana Projects focusing on downtown Gary (the area around 5th and Broadway) will be given priority for Knight Funding Ineligible Applicants and Projects Include: Businesses/For-Profit Companies Inherently religious activities such as religious worship, instruction, or proselytization or activities that promote specific religious doctrine Associations for activities directly benefiting their members Requests for partisan political or lobbying activities Capital Campaigns or endowment building Organizations can request up to $100,000.

Interested eligible organizations should submit a letter of interest detailing the following: Contact information: Name, email address, mailing address, and phone number Brief overview of your organization Overview of project/program Why this project/program is needed Timeline (funds should be used within 1 year from awarded) Population served, including number of individuals served Budget overview identifying amount requested and how funds will be spent Anything else you would like to share For questions, please contact: Maranda Fishback Engquist Grants & Partnerships Director Stay up to date on Legacy Foundation activities!

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