Winning ideas get a share of $5 million
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation is seeking proposals from the general public on how to make Detroit a more vibrant and successful city. Applicants to the Knight Cities Challenge must submit their ideas by Nov. 14 to become eligible for a share of the $5 million in total prize money.
The money would be divided between winning submissions from the 26 cities in the nation where the Knight brothers once owned newspapers, and higher quality ideas are to receive the most money.
Proposals should focus on at least one of three subject matters: how to attract talented people to a city; how to "expand economic prospects and break down divides" and how to spur "connection and civic involvement."
An information session on the Knight Cities Challenge is set for 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday at NextEnergy, 461 Burroughs St. in Detroit. The application consists of just two questions and is available at knightcities.org.
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