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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
Program aims to boost access to teacher training
Foundation: Initiative Foundation, Knight Foundation, Southwest Initiative Foundation, McKnight Foundation
Previous grants from the McKnight Foundation and Southwest Initiative Foundation supported planning efforts and the launch of a Future Teachers...more
Foundation: Initiative Foundation, Knight Foundation, Southwest Initiative Foundation, McKnight Foundation
Previous grants from the McKnight Foundation and Southwest Initiative Foundation supported planning efforts and the launch of a Future Teachers...more
Radically Rural summit lands two national sponsors, two major local supporters
Foundation: Knight Foundation
This support — from the Ewing Marion Kauffmann Foundation and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation — joins major grants from...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
This support — from the Ewing Marion Kauffmann Foundation and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation — joins major grants from...more
Public input wanted in JLG University Avenue corridor survey
Foundation: Knight Foundation
The study is funded by the Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks and Region and the Knight Foundation. The online survey,...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
The study is funded by the Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks and Region and the Knight Foundation. The online survey,...more
Light the Night: The 17th Annual Beacon Awards Celebrate Miami's Dynamic Innovation & Growth
Foundation: Knight Foundation
The Beacon Council Economic Development Foundation, Inc., a 501(C)(3) tax-exempt, not-for-profit organization, is pleased to announce the...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
The Beacon Council Economic Development Foundation, Inc., a 501(C)(3) tax-exempt, not-for-profit organization, is pleased to announce the...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation made a $1 million investment in the re-development of a new site for Springboard for the Arts in a new St. Paul location on the Green Line. The funds...more
First Class of Public Spaces Fellows Annouced by Knight Foundation
Foundation: Knight Foundation
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, a nonprofit that focuses on fostering community in service of democratic ideals, announces its first class of Knight Public Spaces Fellows and providing...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, a nonprofit that focuses on fostering community in service of democratic ideals, announces its first class of Knight Public Spaces Fellows and providing...more
Chaye Alexander presents Live at Boyd Plaza grooves on with Latin rhythms
Foundation: Central Carolina Community Foundation, Knight Foundation
... project is supported by a grant from the Knight Foundation Fund and by a Connected Communities grant at Central Carolina Community...more
Foundation: Central Carolina Community Foundation, Knight Foundation
... project is supported by a grant from the Knight Foundation Fund and by a Connected Communities grant at Central Carolina Community...more
LBMC's 'Strengthening the Signal' spurred action to help bridge Long Beach's digital divide
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Long Beach Community Foundation
The concept was initiated by the Long Beach Community Foundation, with the initiative funded in part by the Knight Foundation. The...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Long Beach Community Foundation
The concept was initiated by the Long Beach Community Foundation, with the initiative funded in part by the Knight Foundation. The...more
LBMC: Coming together for the community
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Long Beach Community Foundation
The collaborative was initiated by the Long Beach Community Foundation and is funded by the Knight Foundation. Visit longbeachmc.org for...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Long Beach Community Foundation
The collaborative was initiated by the Long Beach Community Foundation and is funded by the Knight Foundation. Visit longbeachmc.org for...more
Kerry Clawson: Akron to offer shorter, three-week summer dance festival in parks
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation, Knight Foundation
“For most of those years, we've had funding from Knight Foundation, from Akron Community Foundation and, off and on, the GAR...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation, Knight Foundation
“For most of those years, we've had funding from Knight Foundation, from Akron Community Foundation and, off and on, the GAR...more
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