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:
Stephanie Carlson, CFRM
Senior Impact Advisor
260-969-3117
scarlson@cfgfw.org
You can also contact another member of our Grants team.