Knight Cities Challenge and Informational Webinar – Apr 7, Apply by Apr 30
Posted by Knight Foundation on April 7, 2026
Have an idea to make Philadelphia better? The Knight Cities Challenge is a $5 million open call for great ideas that spark local change.
Knight Foundation is currently accepting applications for the Knight Cities Challenge, a $5 million open call inviting individuals and organizations across its 26 communities (including Philadelphia) to submit new, creative ideas for projects that can spark change and leave a lasting local impact.
Building on a long history of open challenges across programs, Knight democratizes access to grantmaking to unlock the best and brightest ideas. This spring, KCC returns to invest in its first cohort of community-centered solutions to local challenges and help promising ideas take root and grow.
Project ideas must focus on at least one of Knight’s investment areas: strengthening local news and information, creating pathways for economic opportunity or cultivating connection through arts, culture and the places that bring people together. Knight Foundation will invest up to $200,000 in selected projects, which are expected to be completed within one year.
Informational webinar on April 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM. Register here.
Applications must be submitted by April 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET.
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