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Knight News Challenge 2010 International Contest

Institute Name:
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Website: http://www.newschallenge.org

About Knight Foundation :
We are a national foundation with local roots. We choose, as the Knight brothers chose, to seek opportunities that can transform both communities and journalism, and help them reach their highest potential. We want to ensure that each community’s citizens get the information they need to thrive in a democracy.And we ask, as we evaluate opportunities and grants, “Is this truly transformational. Because grant making requires a sound financial base, we preserve the Knight brothers’ gift through prudent investment and careful management.

Details:
The Knight News Challenge has opened the application process for its 2010 awards, which will see up to $5 million granted to journalism and online media projects.The Knight News Challenge is a wide-open, international contest seeking digital, open-source projects that distribute news in the public interest to geographic communities.Projects entered must use digital open source technology, distribute news in the public interest and test their products within a local community.The News Challenge is an initiative of John S. and James L. Knight Foundation’s Journalism Program. The first step is to fill out a simple form that tells the essence of your idea. If your idea shows promise, you’ll be asked to write a full proposal.

This year the contest has two categories: an open category and a closed category. If you submit your idea under the open category, everyone will be able to read, rate and comment on your submission. If you submit under the closed category, your application will only be read by Knight staff and the panel of reviewers. However, if you are selected as a winner, Knight Foundation will then publicize the idea and you will eventually need to share the intellectual property you create with the world. The only place you can apply is on the Knight News Challenge web site. No applications are accepted by mail, e-mail, fax, or any other means.Awards will be distributed in 2010.As much as $5 million will be given away this year.

Instruction:
Getting the news and information we need to improve our communities is more important than ever. Send us your project. We seek innovations that use new or available technology to distribute content in local communities. Take part in the $5 million annual Knight News Challenge contest. Anybody worldwide can apply.There are three rules to follow to apply to the 2010 Knight News Challenge:

* Use digital, open-source technology.
* Distribute news in the public interest.
* Test your project in a local community.

Eligibility:
This competition is open to nonprofits, companies or individuals of any age and anywhere in the world.

Important Dates:
All applications must be made online before: October 15, 2009
The deadline for the full proposal phase is: December 1, 2009

For More Information Visit: http://www.newschallenge.org