CCCF Knight Foundation Advised Fund

Sponsor: The Knight Foundation
Internal Deadline: 09/01/2026
Sponsor Deadline: 10/30/2026
Program Website

Knight supports Columbia’s work in revitalizing its downtown and riverfront development to attract and retain talented people and accelerate economic opportunity.  We invest in Columbia’s core city vibrancy by supporting civic engagement, smart design, the arts and entrepreneurship.

Tactics Leveraged:

• Building on Assets: better connecting the community to key assets like universities, corporations, or nature.


• Public Spaces: enhancing the public realm to be more connected and vibrant.


• Civic Engagement: breaking down barriers between residents and decision makers; engaging underrepresented communities in civic life and leadership roles.

Submission Process

All submissions must be coordinated with the office of Corporate & Foundation Relations.

For questions about this funding opportunity, please contact USCCFR@sc.edu.