Six local nonprofits will receive a total of more than $207,390 in grants from the 2024 Knight Foundation Fund by way of the Community Foundation of North Florida.
Every year, the James L. Knight Foundation supports local organizations through its endowed fund at the Community Foundation. The goal is to impact downtown Tallahassee and bordering communities, along with promote economic opportunities and retain talent.
“The Knight Foundation Fund allows us to support local organizations that are committed to making a tangible difference in our community,” said Katrina Rolle, president and CEO of the Fund, in a statement.
“These projects reflect a shared vision of a more vibrant, inclusive, and connected Tallahassee, and we are excited to see how these initiatives will bring that vision to life.”
Here’s who received grant funding
- Council on Cultural Arts (COCA) – $50,000: The grant, in partnership with the Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Agency, will go toward the creation of murals on commercial properties in Frenchtown, the south side and downtown Tallahassee.
- Greater Apalachee Ridge Estates – $40,000: Grant will foster economic development by integrating technology education and e-commerce through asset-based community development methods.
- Knight Creative Communities Institute (KCCI) – $40,000: Grant will go toward supporting the launch of a bicentennial park at City Hall.
- North Florida Community Development Corporation – $15,000: Grant will support outreach programs, including jazz appreciation and workshops benefiting underserved communities.
- South City Foundation – $35,000: Grant will aid in recruitment of additional Block Champions who are tasked with increasing civic engagement, the establishment of a leadership program, and neighborhood events.
- The Village Square – $27,391: Grant will go toward reviving “Local Color,” a diverse network of residents who want to build unity in Tallahassee.
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