The Knight Foundation Advised Fund supports Columbia’s work to revitalize downtown and develop its riverfront, in order to attract and retain talented people and accelerate economic opportunity. The fund provides grants to support civic engagement, smart design, the arts, and entrepreneurship in the Columbia community.
Grants from the Knight Foundation Advised Fund support projects and initiatives that contribute to Columbia’s vibrancy and long-term growth, with a focus on:
Civic engagement and community participation
Smart urban design and place-making
Arts and cultural programming
Entrepreneurship and economic development
This grant is by invitation only. Organizations interested in funding should contact Central Carolina Community Foundation to learn more about the application process.
Year-round, by invitation only.
This fund does not accept unsolicited applications. If you believe your organization’s work aligns with the fund’s priorities, please contact us to start a conversation.