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Thinking about applying to the Knight Community Information Challenge? Circuit riders may be able to help you and your foundation refine ideas or anticipate and surmount potential challenges.

Circuit riders have expertise in a variety of areas, including project development, journalism, social media and digital technology.

They are Knight Foundation contractors who can help you:

–       Brainstorm your foundation’s idea for a community news or information project;

–       Understand possible technology options for your project;

–       Find out about projects that are similar to what you are proposing.

At the same time, Circuit Riders cannot help foundations write their proposals or assess their chance of winning a grant. They also are not Knight Foundation employees and they have no role in grant making and cannot advise on grant making procedures.

If you are thinking about applying and would like to discuss your idea with a circuit rider, here is more information.

For more information on the challenge, please see our FAQ.

By Michelle McLellan, Knight Community Information Challenge Circuit Rider