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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
Arlington should not cut arts funding
Foundation: Knight Foundation
This would likely make Arlington's arts grant budget the lowest in the region and basically end the award-winning space and services grant program...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
This would likely make Arlington's arts grant budget the lowest in the region and basically end the award-winning space and services grant program...more
Organizer John Kuester, 78, who helped tackle rural and community issues, has died
Foundation: Initiative Foundation, Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Three Rivers Community Foundation
In his own community, Kuester helped launch the Three Rivers Community Foundation, which raises funds to support nonprofits, students...more
Foundation: Initiative Foundation, Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Three Rivers Community Foundation
In his own community, Kuester helped launch the Three Rivers Community Foundation, which raises funds to support nonprofits, students...more
On the Table brings locals together to share perspectives on Lexington's future
Foundation: Blue Grass Community Foundation, Knight Foundation
“We hope Lexmark voices represented in the feedback will also impact the efforts taken by the Blue Grass Community Foundation around this...more
Foundation: Blue Grass Community Foundation, Knight Foundation
“We hope Lexmark voices represented in the feedback will also impact the efforts taken by the Blue Grass Community Foundation around this...more
Knight Foundation arts director on lookout for ideas that rev up Akron
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Last year, the foundation took a year off from arts grant-giving in Akron to assess the success of the city's projects. Knight Foundation has...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Last year, the foundation took a year off from arts grant-giving in Akron to assess the success of the city's projects. Knight Foundation has...more
City releases action plan to improve downtown spaces
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, Knight Foundation
The action plan was funded by the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne/Knight Foundation, the Fort Wayne Redevelopment...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, Knight Foundation
The action plan was funded by the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne/Knight Foundation, the Fort Wayne Redevelopment...more
Artist Grants totaling $14000 were Awarded to 14 Artists from the Area
Foundation: Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation
The Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council has awarded two $1,000 grants to ... Funds are provided by the McKnight Foundation of...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation
The Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council has awarded two $1,000 grants to ... Funds are provided by the McKnight Foundation of...more
Executive directors share challenges and solutions at roundtable
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Community Foundation for San Benito County
Nonprofit leaders meet with the Community Foundation several times a year to discuss projects, issues, and catch up on each other's...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Community Foundation for San Benito County
Nonprofit leaders meet with the Community Foundation several times a year to discuss projects, issues, and catch up on each other's...more
Knight Foundation's Akron Arts Challenge Returns
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Now in its fourth year, the arts challenge has funded 63 ideas totaling ... go through a more traditional grant-writing process with support from...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Now in its fourth year, the arts challenge has funded 63 ideas totaling ... go through a more traditional grant-writing process with support from...more
Knight Arts Challenge returns to Akron
Foundation: Knight Foundation
After taking a year's hiatus, the Knight Arts Challenge Akron is returning, ... Projects also ranged from dance and music performances to bringing public art to ... grantees must find other funding...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
After taking a year's hiatus, the Knight Arts Challenge Akron is returning, ... Projects also ranged from dance and music performances to bringing public art to ... grantees must find other funding...more
Knight Arts Challenge launches Monday
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Finalists will be announced this summer and winners in the fall. Arts grant recipients are required to raise matching funding. “The arts community has...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Finalists will be announced this summer and winners in the fall. Arts grant recipients are required to raise matching funding. “The arts community has...more
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