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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 $1.2 million Grant To Maynard Institute To Help Transform American ...
Foundation: Knight Foundation
EMERYVILLE, CA — August 5, 2019 — We have some very exciting news to report. The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation today...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
EMERYVILLE, CA — August 5, 2019 — We have some very exciting news to report. The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation today...more
Fort Wayne to Transform Alleys
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Alleys in downtown Fort Wayne are being transformed as part of the city's Alley Activation project. The Knight Foundation/Community Foundation...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Alleys in downtown Fort Wayne are being transformed as part of the city's Alley Activation project. The Knight Foundation/Community Foundation...more
Public meeting on University Corridor set for Aug. 15
Foundation: Knight Foundation
The goal of the study -- funded and administered by the Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks and Region, in partnership with...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
The goal of the study -- funded and administered by the Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks and Region, in partnership with...more
Artfully activating alleyways
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, Knight Foundation
The Fort Wayne Community Development office has used an $83,000 grant from the Knight Foundation/Community Foundation of Greater Fort...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, Knight Foundation
The Fort Wayne Community Development office has used an $83,000 grant from the Knight Foundation/Community Foundation of Greater Fort...more
Strengthening Democracy in the Digital Age
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Sam Gill, vice president of communities and impact at Knight, shares details about the Knight Foundation's recent $50 million investment to develop a new field of research around technology's impact...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Sam Gill, vice president of communities and impact at Knight, shares details about the Knight Foundation's recent $50 million investment to develop a new field of research around technology's impact...more
How to use the Michigan Freedom of Information Act
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
... a partnership between the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the Ford Foundation and the Community Foundation for Southeast...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
... a partnership between the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the Ford Foundation and the Community Foundation for Southeast...more
Can Immersive Technology Help Arts Institutions Reach Beyond Their Walls? This Foundation Is ...
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Chris Barr, director of arts and technology innovation at Knight Foundation said that a number of arts institutions have begun to present art...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Chris Barr, director of arts and technology innovation at Knight Foundation said that a number of arts institutions have begun to present art...more
Upaya uses recoverable grants to invest in two Indian agribusinesses
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Upaya has made small investments in 16 social enterprises in India and aims to use the recoverable grant fund to double its reach....more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Upaya has made small investments in 16 social enterprises in India and aims to use the recoverable grant fund to double its reach....more
Knight Foundation Will Award $750000 to Tech Projects Connecting People with the Arts
Foundation: Knight Foundation
... ways,” said Chris Barr, director for arts and technology innovation at the Knight Foundation. “But arts institutions need more knowledge to move beyond just .... a glowing marble...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
... ways,” said Chris Barr, director for arts and technology innovation at the Knight Foundation. “But arts institutions need more knowledge to move beyond just .... a glowing marble...more
Minneapolis Foundation's new fund helps three nonprofits address climate change in low-income ...
Foundation: Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Minneapolis Foundation
On Monday, the Minneapolis Foundation announced the initial grantees ... A total of 17 applicants vied for this first round of grants A second group...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Minneapolis Foundation
On Monday, the Minneapolis Foundation announced the initial grantees ... A total of 17 applicants vied for this first round of grants A second group...more
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