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Knight Foundation Fund grants (administered by The Community Foundation of North Florida) is sponsored by John S. and James L. Knight Foundation (administered by The Community Foundation of North Florida).
These grants advance creativity, education, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement in Leon County, with a goal to have an impact in revitalizing downtown and bordering communities, attracting and retaining talented people, and promoting economic opportunity through projects in s…
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How We Fund - Knight Foundation We are a national foundation with local roots. We invest through close collaboration with partners in the communities and fields we serve. Most of our grantmaking is tied to strategies with defined goals and outcomes.
Rather than maintaining an always-open application process, our funding typically emerges through relationships, research and ongoing work that help us identify where Knight’s resources can have the greatest impact. From time to time, we issue open calls for proposals to advance a specific strategic objective. When we do we post full details on our website, including eligibility, deadlines and selection criteria.
How do we evaluate proposals?
While criteria may vary, Knight generally looks for: • Alignment with our strategic focus areas and program priorities • A clear theory of change and measurable outcomes • Community relevance and impact, especially in Knight communities and fields • Organizational capacity to execute the proposed work effectively • Innovation, learning potential or field-building value Are there programs Knight doesn’t fund?
Some requests are prohibited by law.
As a 501(c)(3) private foundation, Knight cannot fund: • Support for or opposition to political candidates for public office, including contributions or other support that would constitute political campaign intervention • Grants earmarked for lobbying or political campaign activity, which can trigger private foundation excise tax rules In addition, Knight generally prefers not to fund: • Requests for support of fundraising events • Requests to cover operating deficits • Charities operated by service clubs • Medical research or organizations or projects whose mission is to prevent, eradicate, or alleviate the effects of a specific disease • Requests from hospitals, unless for community-wide capital campaigns with defined start and end dates or for specific projects that meet foundation goals • Activities to propagate a religious faith or that are restricted to one religion or denomination • International programs and organizations • Conferences, group travel, and honoraria for distinguished guests, except in foundation initiatives • Scholarships for individuals Do you fund organizations outside the U.S.?
We primarily fund U.S.-based organizations. In limited cases, we support U.S. based organizations doing work that advances a free press globally. How can I apply for a grant?
Most grants are initiated by Knight through our strategies and partnerships. When we have an open call for proposals, we post it on our website and share it through our newsletter. Our Investment Focus Areas Knight Foundation works to ignite in every person the power to shape thriving communities.
We invest to strengthen people’s agency through a sustainable ecosystem of quality information and evidence; to foster community resilience by expanding economic mobility; and to cultivate connection by revitalizing cultural vibrancy, supporting free expression and building common ground. These strategic focus areas guide our program strategies and often intersect across and within our grants.
They are grounded in the values expressed in the First Amendment, which we believe are essential to vital, engaged communities. Strengthening information ecosystems by expanding access to reliable information, advancing sustainable business models for journalism, and investing in research and field-building efforts that inform policy and public debate.
We look for investments that boost agency and understanding— whether at the local level, across media systems, or within broader policy and societal contexts. Expanding local economic opportunity by supporting entrepreneurs, tapping into community economic potential, and advancing climate solutions that result in economic benefits for residents.
We look for projects that build community resilience, help residents gain stability, and give people more ways to shape the future of their neighborhoods. Advancing local arts and culture, bolstering civic institutions as hubs for free expression, and enhancing shared places that bring people together. We look for projects that cultivate connection and shared purpose, reflect local identity, and foster the exchange of ideas.
Press Forward is a coalition of funders committed to revitalizing local news across the country. Funding is invested through a series of open calls in the field, in alignment with Press Forward’s funding priorities. 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. A $5 million open call inviting individuals and organizations across Knight Foundation's 26 communities to submit new, creative ideas for projects that can spark change and leave a lasting local impact.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Local organizations in Leon County, Florida, working in areas such as creativity, education, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies (e.g., $5,000 - $100,000 for 2025 recipients) 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.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.