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We make grants to help transform journalism and communities.

What We Fund

We believe Knight communities share opportunities in six priority areas:

Well-being of Children and Families
To provide all children and youth with opportunities for positive growth and development and to give all parents resources they need to strengthen their families.
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Economic Development
To help all adults gain access to jobs. To build alliances among government, business and nonprofit sectors to create economic opportunities for residents.
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Housing and Community Development
To provide all residents with access to affordable and decent housing in safe, drug-free neighborhoods. To provide a continuum that includes everything from services for the homeless to affordable opportunities for home ownership.
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Education
To help all residents gain the knowledge and skills necessary to reach economic self-sufficiency, remain active learners, be good parents and effective citizens in a democracy. To provide an environment in which talented individuals refine and develop their abilities.
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Civic Engagement and Positive Human Relations
To encourage and enable all residents to participate effectively in the democratic process, form ties to local institutions and strengthen relationships with one another.
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Vitality of Cultural Life
To provide all residents access to a wide variety of artistic and cultural pursuits. To nourish creativity in children, youth and adults.
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