Expanding Code for America

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

Center for Collaborative Journalism

To create the Center for Collaborative Journalism (CCJ), a unique community news and journalism training partnership between Mercer University, The Telegraph and Georgia Public Broadcasting aimed at improving news flows and engaging citizens

Community Foundation of Central Georgia

To supplement an existing donor-advised fund (Macon, GA)

College Hill Alliance

To revitalize Macon's historic neighborhoods and business districts through the establishment of the College Hill Alliance (CHA)

Digital Public Library of America

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

Macon Public Radio

To create Macon Public Radio to be housed in the Center for Collaborative Journalism at Mercer University as part of a unique community news partnership between a university, a newspaper and a public broadcaster

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

To analyze the impact of federal and state budget proposals on Knight priority areas and help grant partners access and use budget and tax policy data

Afterschool Alliance

To provide technical assistance and cross-community learning opportunities to Knight grantees working on out-of-school-time programming and related youth-development initiatives in seven Knight communities

Code for America

To support our strategy of investing in citizen-centered solutions in three Knight communities by piloting the Code for America model, which deploys technology professionals to develop original solutions that engage citizens in community challenges

National Council of YMCAs of America

To develop the model YMCA Newcomer-Immigrant Program which will be implemented in seven Knight communities and then replicated nationally to support the successful integration of immigrants into our communities

Historic Macon

To advance the revitalization of Macon's linchpin Beall's Hill neighborhood by creating a revolving loan fund and development incentive managed by the Historic Macon Foundation

Computers for Improved Access at Macon Library

To provide improved digital access for library patrons and create a civic gathering place