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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
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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 including downtown revitalization, economic opportunity, smart cities, and civic engagement. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Next Challenge for Media & Journalism is a grant competition from the Knight Foundation that funds early-stage startups reinventing local journalism in the United States. The program awards a total of $250,000, with each division winner receiving up to $50,000 and a Grand Prize winner receiving an additional $25,000. Award categories include Local News Innovation for groundbreaking news organizations, Local News Infrastructure for technology startups building tools for journalists, Local Creator Journalism for independent journalists using emerging digital platforms, plus special awards for reaching low-trust audiences and bold media reinvention. All finalists receive a $3,000 stipend to cover time and travel to the National Awards Celebration at the Media Impact Forum. The competition is open to both nonprofit and for-profit media startups in the United States. The program is administered by Glen Nelson Center at American Public Media Group, which has supported over 1,000 startups through investments, competitions, and accelerator programs.
The Next Challenge for Media & Journalism is a grant competition from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation awarding $250,000 in total to early-stage media and journalism startups across the United States. The largest competition of its kind open to both nonprofit and for-profit media startups, the 2026 Next Challenge focuses on reinventing local journalism. Division winners each receive up to $50,000, with an additional $25,000 Grand Prize for the most innovative entrant. Prize categories include Local News Innovation, Local News Infrastructure, and Local Creator Journalism. All finalists receive a $3,000 stipend and travel support. Applications closed March 10, 2026.