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Prototype Fund is sponsored by John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
The Knight Foundation's Prototype Fund provides early-stage grants to technologists, journalists, and "tinkerers of all kinds" to build and test new ideas that could push media and civic information projects forward. It aims to foster informed and engaged communities by investing in journalism, communities, and the arts.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Technologists, journalists, and innovators developing new ideas for media and civic information projects. Nonprofit organizations may be eligible if their projects align with the fund's goals. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Prototype Fund is funded by John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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