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Knight Foundation Fund Grant Program (Fort Wayne) is a grant from the Knight Foundation administered through the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne that funds projects building engaged, inclusive, and thriving communities in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Priority funding areas include downtown and neighborhood revitalization, equitable public spaces, economic opportunity and entrepreneurship, smart city technology, and journalism and civic engagement. The average grant award is $45,000 with no stated maximum. Eligible applicants are nonprofits and civic organizations working in Fort Wayne that align with Knight's investment priorities.
The program aims to attract and retain talent, strengthen the riverfront and surrounding neighborhoods, and support vibrant downtown development.
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Knight Foundation Fund | Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne About the Knight Foundation: The Knight Foundation supports the development of engaged, inclusive, and equitable communities toward a more effective democracy. An engaged community is one where people participate in civic affairs, are connected to the place where they live, and are invested in their community’s future.
In Fort Wayne, Knight has supported the revitalization of the riverfront and surrounding neighborhoods, fostering a vibrant downtown that attracts talent and accelerates economic opportunity. Knight’s investments in Fort Wayne focus on entrepreneurship, the arts, and smart design projects that build a more connected and thriving community.
Knight Foundation investments to promote more engaged communities include: · Downtown and Neighborhood Revitalization: Improving, developing, and restoring downtowns and neighborhoods to make them more livable, attractive, and economically vibrant. · Public Spaces: Supporting the programming, design, and construction of inclusive and equitable public spaces that connect people to where they live.
· Economic Opportunity: Advancing inclusive pathways to jobs and entrepreneurship to attract and retain residents. · “Smart Cities” as Responsive Cities: Helping cities use digital technology to make decisions that are more responsive to residents as communities evolve. · Journalism, Media, and Civic Engagement: Supporting secondary priority areas that strengthen informed communities.
Interested in applying for a Knight Foundation Grant? Please contact Stephanie Carlson, Senior Impact Advisor at scarlson@cfgfw. org or 260-969-3117 for more information about eligibility, timelines, and the application process.
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Goal: What is the primary objective of this grant?
Term (in years): How long will the project be?
Total Project Budget: What is the total budget amount?
Is there a matching requirement?
Activities: What are the specific uses of the Knight Foundation DAF funds? (Up to 3 responses)
Opportunity: What is the overall opportunity this grant addresses?
Alignment: In which way does this grant advance the Knight Foundation's strategy in the community or field of work? (Must align with Downtown/Neighborhood Revitalization, Economic Opportunity, Public Spaces, Smart Cities, Journalism, Media, or Civic Engagement)
Team: Why is this the appropriate team to address this opportunity?
Organizational data: Describe the diversity of your leadership/project team, particularly as it relates to your ability to serve the intended audience.
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or government entities. At least 50% of people served must be in Allen County, Indiana, or provide a unique service to the county aligning with priority areas. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Average $45,000 (no maximum) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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