Strategic Planning

To conduct a strategic plan that will identify how the organization should shape its activities over the next three to five years

Expanding Code for America

For Code for America's work focused on rewiring government to better engage with citizens using innovative technology solutions

Girls Who Code

To help address the shortage of women in the technology field by deploying a new program in Detroit, Miami and San Jose to encourage girls (ages 13-17) to build their skills and seek opportunities in technology

Student African American Brotherhood

To provide operating and business development support to the Student African American Brotherhood to ensure their ability to effectively engage thousands of black males in strengthening their communities

Connect2Compete

For Connect2Compete, a national public-private coalition to make Internet services, equipment and training affordable and compelling for low-income families, with a focus on Knight communities

Delaware Valley Grantmakers

To support the organization's efforts to promote philanthropy that makes a positive difference in the greater Philadelphia region

Digital Public Library of America

To include Knight-community libraries in the creation of a national digital library network

Urban Apps and Maps Studio

To provide opportunities for hundreds of underserved residents to join Philadelphia's growing apps development community

ElectNext

To invest in the development and distribution of ElectNext, a voter education platform that matches voters to candidates, for down ballot races in Philadelphia

The Notebook

To help a Philadelphia Public Schools news site better connect with its audiences, Resources for Human Development will enable The Notebook to produce more content in accessible and usable forms. 

BME Fund

For the BME Fund which will provide grants to black men in Detroit and Philadelphia who have shared their stories and are engaging others in strengthening their cities

Community PlanIT

To implement Community PlanIT, an online tool that enables engagement in local community planning efforts, in four Knight communities: Detroit, Akron, San Jose and Philadelphia