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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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www.knightfoundation.org
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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
Knight Foundation Awards $2.15 Million to Boost St. Paul Arts Scene
Foundation: Knight Foundation
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has announced grants totaling $2.15 million to strengthen the arts and arts community in downtown...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has announced grants totaling $2.15 million to strengthen the arts and arts community in downtown...more
UMN and local foundation scramble to address lawmaker's hiring
Foundation: Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation
The University of Minnesota and a prominent local philanthropy on ... not out of taxpayer or private/philanthropic funds,” Hellman said in a...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation
The University of Minnesota and a prominent local philanthropy on ... not out of taxpayer or private/philanthropic funds,” Hellman said in a...more
Nathaniel Wallace named Knight Foundation's Detroit program director
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Nathaniel Wallace named Knight Foundation's Detroit program director ... Outside of his day job, Wallace is active with several Detroit arts organizations. ... including: Music Hall Center for the...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Nathaniel Wallace named Knight Foundation's Detroit program director ... Outside of his day job, Wallace is active with several Detroit arts organizations. ... including: Music Hall Center for the...more
The Brief: Zebras Take on Unicorns, Africa's Soil Startups, Climate-Analytics Consolidation, St. Paul's ...
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Lee, who heads sustainable and impact investing in the Americas for UBS Global Wealth Management, will join ImpactAlpha editor David Bank at an exclusive Agents of Impact gathering next week.Last...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Lee, who heads sustainable and impact investing in the Americas for UBS Global Wealth Management, will join ImpactAlpha editor David Bank at an exclusive Agents of Impact gathering next week.Last...more
McKnight Foundation will double down on greener-economy grants
Foundation: Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation
The McKnight Foundation will announce Tuesday that it's going to double down on its long-standing commitment to a greener economy and a...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation
The McKnight Foundation will announce Tuesday that it's going to double down on its long-standing commitment to a greener economy and a...more
Knight Foundation grants $2 million to boost culture, vitality, access in downtown St. Paul
Foundation: Knight Foundation
A new $1.5 million grant aims to make sure of that. A smaller grant will fund “The Song Poet,” a new Minnesota Opera production chronicling a...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
A new $1.5 million grant aims to make sure of that. A smaller grant will fund “The Song Poet,” a new Minnesota Opera production chronicling a...more
Glendale Cemetery Hosting Free Outdoor Movie Screening
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation, Knight Foundation
... affordable entertainment for Akron residents and is made possible by support from the Knight Foundation and the Akron Community...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation, Knight Foundation
... affordable entertainment for Akron residents and is made possible by support from the Knight Foundation and the Akron Community...more
Longest Table Serves up Food and Conversation
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Longest Table was first held last year in Grand Forks after Gov.Burgum's visit.More than 901 people had registered for the dinner, easily surpassing last year's number.The event is paired with a...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Longest Table was first held last year in Grand Forks after Gov.Burgum's visit.More than 901 people had registered for the dinner, easily surpassing last year's number.The event is paired with a...more
Hundreds to gather at the Longest Table along University Avenue
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Organized by the Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks & Region and the Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals,...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Organized by the Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks & Region and the Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals,...more
Support for New Approaches to Newsroom Diversity
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Recently, the Knight Foundation made a $1.2 million investment in a new diversity, equity and inclusion transformation program at the Maynard Institute. LaSharah S. Bunting, director of...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Recently, the Knight Foundation made a $1.2 million investment in a new diversity, equity and inclusion transformation program at the Maynard Institute. LaSharah S. Bunting, director of...more
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