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Knight Foundation Fund Grant Program (Fort Wayne) is sponsored by Knight Foundation. A specific funding program administered by the Knight Foundation in partnership with the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne. It supports projects that promote a more effective democracy by building engaged, inclusive, and equitable communities. Priorities include downtown/neighborhood revitalization, public spaces, economic opportunity, and smart cities.
Geographic focus: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Focus areas: Downtown Revitalization, Public Spaces, Economic Opportunity, Smart Cities
Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt:
Knight Foundation Fund | Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Women’s Fund of Greater Fort Wayne Youth Empowered Philanthropy Nonprofit Trainings & Seminars Resources for Starting a Nonprofit Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Women’s Fund of Greater Fort Wayne Youth Empowered Philanthropy Nonprofit Trainings & Seminars Resources for Starting a Nonprofit 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. To learn more, please contact: You can also contact another member of our Grants team . Address: CFGFW 555 E. Wayne Street Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46802 2026 © Web Development by PH Digital
Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Average $45,000; eligibility guidance 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or government entities serving Allen County, Indiana. Projects must align with Knight's goal areas.
Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
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Knight Foundation Fund | Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Women’s Fund of Greater Fort Wayne Youth Empowered Philanthropy Nonprofit Trainings & Seminars Resources for Starting a Nonprofit Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Women’s Fund of Greater Fort Wayne Youth Empowered Philanthropy Nonprofit Trainings & Seminars Resources for Starting a Nonprofit 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. To learn more, please contact: You can also contact another member of our Grants team . Address: CFGFW 555 E.
Wayne Street Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46802 2026 © Web Development by PH Digital
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or government entities serving Allen County, Indiana. Projects must align with Knight's goal areas. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Average $45,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
2026 McKnight Foundation Visual Artist Fellowships is sponsored by McKnight Foundation. Fellowship for visual artists residing in Greater Minnesota, supporting outstanding artistic work across media including ceramics; covers mileage and lodging for finalists. Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: McKnight Visual Artist Fellowships | Minneapolis College of Art and Design The Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) acknowledges it is located on traditional, ancestral, and contemporary lands of Indigenous people. This is the ancestral homeland of the Dakota and Ojibwe people, who were forcibly exiled from the land because of aggressive and persistent settler colonialism. We recognize that this place has a complex and layered history. As a community dedicated to creativity, MCAD is committed to ongoing efforts to support and advocate for American Indian Nations and peoples. MCAD admits students of any race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, or marital status to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, or marital status in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs. Policies & Consumer Information Application snapshot: target deadline March 20, 2026; published funding information $25,000 fellowship (for Greater Minnesota artists); eligibility guidance Individual visual artists residing in Greater Minnesota (outside the 7-county metro area) Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Knight Art + Tech Expansion Fund is sponsored by John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Supports artists and arts organizations in Miami-Dade County to integrate emerging digital technologies like AI into their practices and community engagement efforts. Application snapshot: target deadline June 20, 2026; published funding information Up to $100,000; eligibility guidance Individual artists, non-profit arts organizations, and arts collectives based in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Community & National Initiatives is sponsored by John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Invests in projects that use technology and data to increase civic engagement and provide residents with essential community information in specific US cities. Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: Knight Foundation announces nearly $20 million in new investments to fuel Detroit’s economic growth and cultural vitality College student views on free expression and campus speech 2024 O, Miami redefined what a poetry festival can be Knight Foundation is a national foundation with strong local roots, investing in the 26 communities where John S. and James L. Knight once owned and operated newspapers. Foundations commit $36.5 million in emergency funding to protect public media in vulnerable communities For 75 years, Knight Foundation has continued their work by supporting the people, organizations and insights that lead to healthier communities. The People Make the Place – Investing in Detroit’s next chapter A new vision for our path forward – Building change from the ground up A Culture of Collaboration – Inside North Carolina's local news ecosystem New Life for Historic Spaces – Transforming Philadelphia buildings into creative hubs Bringing Akron’s Middlebury neighborhood back to life Investing in Detroit’s next chapter Building change from the ground up Inside North Carolina's local news ecosystem Transforming Philadelphia buildings into creative hubs Bringing Akron’s Middlebury neighborhood back to life Our communities in action O, Miami redefined what a poetry festival can be Creating an artist-centered ecosystem with Rosie Gordon-Wallace and DVCAI What it takes to build a healthy, resilient local news ecosystem, with Lizzy Hazeltine What it takes to revitalize a downtown area, with Erin Keller The foundation of our work Knight Foundation funds four interconnected program areas that together support the people, organizations and insights that lead to healthier communities. Investing in vibrant journalism for a stronger democracy Supporting thriving communities Strengthening creative ecosystems and belonging Understanding how we seek and share information Knight Foundation invests in the 26 communities where John S. and James L. Knight once owned and operated newspapers, continuing their legacy of civic engagement. Be the first to hear about open funding opportunities and updates from Knight. Which topics are you interested in? Are you from one of our Knight Communities? I agree to receive marketing communications from Knight Foundation Get insights for the future you’re building. Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information $50,000 - $500,000; eligibility guidance Non-profit organizations, civic tech startups, and municipal government partners. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
