Generation Engage

To engage Charlotte-area young adults in the democratic process by launching an innovative program that brings political figures to their attention using a variety of technologies

Southeastern Council of Foundations

For 2007 general operating support

Everyblock

To create, test and release open-source software that links databases to allow citizens of a large city to learn (and act on) civic information about their neighborhood or block

Foundation for the Carolinas

To take to a higher level Charlotte's groundbreaking work in race relations by instituting a method for participating organizations to sharpen their mission-based initiatives through peer review, data analysis and partnerships

Richard Florida Creativity Group

To launch the Knight Creative Communities Initiative, an effort to inspire community engagement and major change using a unique approach that focuses on the technology, talent and tolerance of a place

Knight Theater: Arts and Science Council

For an operating endowment to support extensive new cultural facilities in downtown Charlotte, including a 1,200-seat theater to be named for John S. and James L. Knight

Foundation for the Carolinas

To expand the sales force to grow assets, which will provide more grants and greater civic leadership

Samaritan House

For a full-time director and other organizational launch expenses

Catawba Lands Conservancy

To plan for the development of the Catawba Regional Trail, an extensive greenway encompassing natural lands in 14 counties in the Carolinas

American Forests

To introduce local decision-makers to detailed scientific data about the region's tree canopy and green infrastructure and to tools and techniques that can be used to balance development with environmental concerns

Discovery Place

To plan a new environmental education facility at the current site of the Charlotte Nature Museum on Little Sugar Creek Greenway

Foundation for the Carolinas

To increase the Charlotte Housing Authority scholarship endowment