Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and agencies for initiatives to benefit families, children, and communities. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Focus areas include equitable communities, working families, and thriving children. The Foundation works nationally throughout the U.S. and with sovereign tribes.

Grants to USA organizations and entities for programs that engage and inform communities. Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry before submitting a full application. The funder invests in the priority areas of arts and culture, research in media and democracy, journalism, and the success of cities and towns where John S. and James L. Knight once published newspapers.

Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals, groups, and organizations to develop small, community-based projects in a wide range of areas, including arts, community development, and technology. Funding is intended to create positive change in the community.

Grants of up to $10,000 to Canada registered charities to benefit at-risk and homeless youth. Funding is intended to address and prevent homelessness among teens and young adults, specifically those between the ages of 13 and 29. Preference will be given to repair, renovation, and/or improvement projects for housing and/or other

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations and public agencies in eligible counties to enhance the local quality of life. Priority will be given to programs in the areas of social services, community development, and education. Secondary consideration will be given to programs addressing healthcare, with an emphasis on

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for promising, model, or start-up programs to assist older women ages 40 or older and gender-expansive people to re-enter the workforce and overcome societal barriers, including ageism and gender discrimination. Emphasis will be placed on

Grants to USA organizations and entities for programs that engage and inform communities. Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry before submitting a full application. The funder invests in the priority areas of arts and culture, research in media and democracy, journalism, and the success of cities and towns where John S. and James L. Knight once published newspapers.

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA small back-owned businesses for financial support and growth. Funding is intended to help strengthen these brick-and-mortar businesses and thereby promote diversity in the American business environment. Grantees can use the funds for salaries, rent, operating costs, community activities, or to build their customer base.

Grants to Florida businesses in eligible locations to increase employment through high-wage job creation in specific industries. Funding is intended for workforce development in the target industries of creative arts and design, marine and life sciences, financial services, specialized manufacturing, and data analytics.

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs and activities that benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support projects and services that promote diverse cultural activities and community events, support community cohesion and civic pride, acquire and preserve open

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address unmet needs in communities in eligible locations. Areas of focus include education, health and wellness, social and civic services, arts and culture, and/or recreation. The Foundation is especially interested in programs that exhibit an

Grants to Nebraska emergency medical service providers, hospitals, and training agencies to support the continuing education of their staff. Funding is intended to support skills-focused classes that review basic EMS skills, such as assessments, vitals, and splinting. Each service may be eligible for up to four (4)