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The Knight Cities

Knight Emerging City Champions must implement their project in one of 8 resident communities where Knight Foundation invests.

Applications for the 2025-2026 period are now open! Apply here.

About the 8
Knight Cities

Knight Emerging City Champions is led by 8 80 Cities and funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Knight Foundation is a national foundation that focuses its investments in 26 cities across the United States where the Knight brothers once published newspapers. This year, eligible
applicants must reside within 8 of those U.S. cities where Knight has a presence, including Akron, OH; Charlotte, NC; Detroit, MI; Macon, GA; Miami, FL; Philadelphia, PA; San Jose, CA; and St. Paul, MN.

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Project Goals

In the selection process, priority will be given to projects benefiting communities by building trust and connection, fostering creative expression, and building local resilience.