Deadline: 31-Jul-21
The Knight Foundation is seeking applications for its Knight Arts Challenge 2021 to support the best ideas for the arts from individual artists and arts organizations in Akron, Detroit, and Miami.
There are two rules for submissions:
- The idea must be about the arts
- The project must take place in or benefit Akron, Detroit or Miami
Rules
- The idea must be for an arts project;
- The project must take place in Akron, Detroit or Miami.
- Some winners may have to raise matching funds to match Knight Foundation’s grant.
Funding Information
- Akron: Artists and arts organizations are encouraged to apply for a share of $1 million to fund their projects by submitting a 150-word proposal that answers this question: What is your best idea for the arts in Akron?
- Detroit: Artists and arts organizations are encouraged to apply for a share of $2 million to fund their projects by submitting a 150-word proposal that answers this question: What is your best idea for the arts in Detroit?
- Miami: Artists and arts organizations are encouraged to apply for a share of $2 million to fund their projects by submitting a 150-word proposal that answers a single question: What is your best idea for the arts in the South Florida area?
Eligibility Criteria
- The Knight Arts Challenge is open to applicants of all nationalities.
- However, if a minor is selected as a winner, the award will be made to his or her parents or legal guardian. A grant could also go to an organization that agrees to work with individuals under 18 years of age.
- The idea you are proposing must take place in or directly benefit Akron, Detroit or Miami.
- Their preference is that artists or arts organizations be based in the city that they are proposing an idea for, though we do consider proposals from organizations based outside Akron, Detroit or Miami if they have a formal partnership in place with a locally based group.
- In Akron, you are eligible if the program or project takes place in or benefits the City of Akron.
- In Detroit, you are eligible if the program or project takes place in or benefits the City of Detroit, Hamtramck and/or Highland Park.
- In Miami, you are eligible if the program or project takes place in or benefits Palm Beach County, Broward County, Miami-Dade County or Monroe County.
For more information, visit https://knightfoundation.org/challenges/2021-knight-arts-challenge/