(FOA)-Limited Submission – The Knight Foundation – Data for Civic Engagement Program; December 13, 2019

 

Purpose:  The John S. and James. L. Knight Foundation has opened a call for proposals that explore how the widespread digital collection of data can be harnessed for greater civic engagement and stronger communities. The push over the last decade to open more data for private use has made unprecedented amounts of data available — but has not as done much to enable the use of this data. Instead, the onus is on individuals with technical expertise to collect, analyze, and put it to use. The foundation’s call seeks to capture the full potential of data to help residents better understand what is going on in their communities, serve as a spark for civic dialogue and conversation, and enable citizens to hold governments and other institutions accountable.

 

The opportunity is open to individuals and organizations with transformational projects working in any of the 26 communities where Knight invests. Lexington, Kentucky is an eligible community. Successful project ideas include but are not limited to:

·         New ways to collect and analyze data that support civic engagement;

·         New approaches for displaying, interpreting, and communicating data to empower and engage residents;

·         Opportunities to bring residents together to discuss and use data for civic and social purposes; and

·         Efforts that help residents improve their ability to analyze and use data for civic engagement.

 

Funding Amount/ Project Period: $100,000 - $150,000

 

Link to Funding Opportunity Announcement

 

Institutional Limit:  1 per college/program

 

Internal Competition: Internal coordination will be handled by the associate deans of research of each college. Individuals interested in this opportunity should contact their appropriate associate dean.

 

Agency Deadline: December 13, 2019