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John S. and James L. Knight Foundation (FL)
Knight foundation is a private, independent foundation that started with the Knight family's belief in the value of education. The Knight Memorial Education Fund was established in 1940 to provide financial aid to college students from the Akron area.
The Knight Foundation supports transformational ideas that promote quality journalism, advance media innovation, engage communities, and foster the arts.
They help sustain democracy by leading journalism to its best possible future in the 21st century. They focus on funding Media Innovation, Journalistic Excellence, and Freedom of Expression.
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The Knight Foundation supports transformational ideas that promote quality journalism, advance media innovation, engage communities, and foster the arts.
They help sustain democracy by leading journalism to its best possible future in the 21st century. They focus on funding Media Innovation, Journalistic Excellence, and Freedom of Expression.
Web Address
www.knightfoundation.org
Social Media Links
Facebook - www.facebook.com/knightfdn
Vimeo - www.vimeo.com/knightfdn/videos
Vimeo - www.vimeo.com/knightfdn/videos
Twitter - @knightfdn
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Recent News from Knight Foundation
Downtown Challenge Grants awarded to 23 Macon projects
Foundation: Knight Foundation
The grants were funded by the Peyton Anderson Foundation and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The Downtown Challenge 2.0 Fund...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
The grants were funded by the Peyton Anderson Foundation and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The Downtown Challenge 2.0 Fund...more
First round of projects announced through Downtown Challenge 2.0 Grants in Macon
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Funding for these projects was made possible thanks to the Peyton Anderson Foundation and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Here...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Funding for these projects was made possible thanks to the Peyton Anderson Foundation and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Here...more
Subject: What Gifts for Racial Equity Have Achieved; the Multiplier Effect of MacKenzie's Scott's ...
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, McKnight Foundation
... after George Floyd's murder, the big question has been whether the explosion of philanthropic aid would make a difference. ... continue,” Ellie Buteau, the Center for Effective Philanthropy's...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, McKnight Foundation
... after George Floyd's murder, the big question has been whether the explosion of philanthropic aid would make a difference. ... continue,” Ellie Buteau, the Center for Effective Philanthropy's...more
McKnight awards $1 million in surprise grants to 10 Minnesota organizations to honor George Floyd
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Bush Foundation, Ford Foundation, McKnight Foundation
Floyd's death at the hands of Minneapolis police sparked unprecedented philanthropy, especially toward groups serving communities of color...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Bush Foundation, Ford Foundation, McKnight Foundation
Floyd's death at the hands of Minneapolis police sparked unprecedented philanthropy, especially toward groups serving communities of color...more
Playwrights' Center announces McKnight-funded grants to playwrights
Foundation: Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation
As the national residency and commission recipient, James Anthony Tyler will receive a $15,000 commission and up to $12,250 in workshop funds...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation
As the national residency and commission recipient, James Anthony Tyler will receive a $15,000 commission and up to $12,250 in workshop funds...more
Massive new McKnight Foundation program to grant $12.6 million to Minnesota BIPOC arts groups
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation, McKnight Foundation
A Minnesota native, Ross Raihala joined the Pioneer Press as pop music critic in 2004, after stints at The Forum in Fargo, N.D., and The Olympian...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation, McKnight Foundation
A Minnesota native, Ross Raihala joined the Pioneer Press as pop music critic in 2004, after stints at The Forum in Fargo, N.D., and The Olympian...more
Op-Ed: NJ's census counts highlight successful campaign
Foundation: Knight Foundation, PSEG Foundation, Hyde and Watson Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, William Penn Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation
The $9.5 million in state funds and millions more in philanthropic grants ensured that nonprofits and county and local governments had sufficient...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, PSEG Foundation, Hyde and Watson Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, William Penn Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation
The $9.5 million in state funds and millions more in philanthropic grants ensured that nonprofits and county and local governments had sufficient...more
'Asbury Band Aid' virtual concert raises funds for local artists
Foundation: Community Foundation of New Jersey, Knight Foundation, PSEG Foundation, Hyde and Watson Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, William Penn Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation
Donations are still being accepted at AsburyBandAid.com with all the proceeds going toward artist grants badly needed as venues remain shut...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of New Jersey, Knight Foundation, PSEG Foundation, Hyde and Watson Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, William Penn Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation
Donations are still being accepted at AsburyBandAid.com with all the proceeds going toward artist grants badly needed as venues remain shut...more
“Where there is disruption, there is opportunity”: What does the future hold for nonprofit newsrooms?
Foundation: Knight Foundation
In a recent report, Anya Schiffrin acknowledges philanthropy's role in the ... The uneven distribution of philanthropic funds has also revealed some...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
In a recent report, Anya Schiffrin acknowledges philanthropy's role in the ... The uneven distribution of philanthropic funds has also revealed some...more
Bush Foundation takes on debt for $100M effort to close wealth gap
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Bush Foundation, McKnight Foundation
To do so, Bush is taking on debt — a rare move in the philanthropy world. ... Twin Cities philanthropic leaders created the Philanthropic Collective...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Bush Foundation, McKnight Foundation
To do so, Bush is taking on debt — a rare move in the philanthropy world. ... Twin Cities philanthropic leaders created the Philanthropic Collective...more
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