KDI Frequently Asked Questions

The following are frequently asked questions about the Knight Drupal Initiative.

If you have additional questions, please post them in the comments.

Knight Drupal Initiative program questions

• Who may submit a proposal to the KDI?

Anyone may register for the site and submit a proposal.

• Must my proposal involve Drupal?

Yes. This is a Drupal-specific program, sponsored by Knight Foundation.

• I live outside the United States, can I apply?

Yes. There is no requirement for citizenship or residence in a particular country. However, there may be cases where funding may not be available in specific countries, due to U.S. law. If this issue comes up during your application process, we will address it as best we can.

• How much funding may I request?

There is no fixed limit on funding requests. However, extremely small (less than $5,000 USD) or large (more than $100,000 USD) projects might not be practical for this application process. If you have a question about your specific proposal, you can always submit it and wait for public comment on its suitability.

• Can for-profit ventures submit proposals?

Yes. The KDI process is open to both individuals and organizations. You will be asked to list your affiliations and partners during the application process.

• Can students submit proposals?

Yes. Student proposals are acceptable, though there may be restrictions on applications by legal minors. Applicants under 18 years of age are encouraged to get co-sponsors for their proposals. Parents and legal guardians may be acceptable co-sponsors.

• What types of proposals will be considered?

Any proposal that meets the goals of the program will be considered. For more, see the grant application tips page.

• What types of proposals are most likely to be approved?

Ideas that have a broad range of support from the Drupal community and which meet the goals of the program. See the grant application tips page for additional help.

• My idea is a secret, must I apply publicly?

Yes. We are funding open-source projects that will be released for use by others under the GPL used by Drupal.org. Transparency is core to the project. If you are unwilling to share your ideas, then this program is not right for you.

• How long does the review process take?

The community review process should occur monthly. Knight Foundation reviews typically take an additional 4-6 weeks.

• My proposal was rejected, why?

Check the public comments on your proposal. They should answer the question.

• My proposal was rejected. Should I apply again?

Repeat applications for the same proposal are strongly discouraged unless specific corrections have been requested and made. You may always submit a new proposal.

• Is there a limit to the number of proposals an individual or organization can make?

Not currently. Please do not make us consider one by abusing the system.

Knight Foundation questions

• What is Knight Foundation?

Knight Foundation is a Miami-based non-profit organization. Knight Foundation's signature work is its Journalism Program. Since 1950, the foundation has invested more than $300 million to advance quality journalism and freedom of expression worldwide. Today, the program focuses on leading journalism excellence into the digital age. We define journalism excellence as the fair, accurate, contextual pursuit of truth.