The Knight Foundation aims to support the arts and its integration with technology in Detroit, fostering meaningful connections between people and place, thereby enhancing the city's future through arts. Their commitment is demonstrated through significant financial investments, aiming to transform Detroit's arts sector for digital engagement and broader audience reach.
The grant program focuses on technology innovation as a means to advance the Knight Foundation’s work across its various program areas: journalism, communities, and the arts. Embracing the potential of 21st-century technologies, the foundation supports experiments in digital media and invests in projects that show promise in engaging people in civic and cultural life. This effort is not siloed but integrated across all program areas, with technology innovation experts working within each field to leverage technological advancements foundation-wide.