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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
Bloomberg Philanthropies Pledges Additional $420 Million to Curb Tobacco Use
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Knight Foundation, Oklahoma City Community Foundation, Pittsburgh Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Truist Foundation
Bloomberg Philanthropies has committed nearly $1.6 billion to anti-tobacco efforts since 2005.$140 million will aim to curb the use of e-cigarettes among teenagers in the United States.$50 million to...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Knight Foundation, Oklahoma City Community Foundation, Pittsburgh Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Truist Foundation
Bloomberg Philanthropies has committed nearly $1.6 billion to anti-tobacco efforts since 2005.$140 million will aim to curb the use of e-cigarettes among teenagers in the United States.$50 million to...more
Southwest Initiative Foundation's quiet leader Diana Anderson takes her leave after 22 years
Foundation: Initiative Foundation, Knight Foundation, Southwest Initiative Foundation, McKnight Foundation
Willmar Area Community Foundation helps farmers plan for a community legacy. The world is in the middle of the largest transfer of wealth...more
Foundation: Initiative Foundation, Knight Foundation, Southwest Initiative Foundation, McKnight Foundation
Willmar Area Community Foundation helps farmers plan for a community legacy. The world is in the middle of the largest transfer of wealth...more
Miami-Dade Innovation Authority to provide funding and pilot-testing to startups addressing ...
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Startups will be invited to pilot new technologies in collaboration with Miami-Dade County, potentially fast-tracking innovative solutions to...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Startups will be invited to pilot new technologies in collaboration with Miami-Dade County, potentially fast-tracking innovative solutions to...more
Miami-Dade Innovation Authority funding announced during State of County address
Foundation: Knight Foundation
The Innovation Authority was set up to provide grants to innovative companies working to solve pressing community challenges in climate,...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
The Innovation Authority was set up to provide grants to innovative companies working to solve pressing community challenges in climate,...more
Dozens of journalism groups join coalition to save local news - Axios
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
... billion in relief for local news companies through philanthropy, ... as well as major journalism philanthropic groups, such as the...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
... billion in relief for local news companies through philanthropy, ... as well as major journalism philanthropic groups, such as the...more
Akron Civic Theatre To Host Lunar New Year Celebration Jan. 28
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation, Knight Foundation
If you can't make it to Ohio's Akron on Jan. 28, you can still celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with friends and family at the Akron Civic Theatre. The annual Lunar New Year celebration will...more
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation, Knight Foundation
If you can't make it to Ohio's Akron on Jan. 28, you can still celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with friends and family at the Akron Civic Theatre. The annual Lunar New Year celebration will...more
2023 People to Watch: Tonya Allen, McKnight Foundation - The Business Journals
Foundation: Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation
... civic and philanthropic leaders committed to racial equity and carbon neutrality in the Twin Cities. ... Philanthropy &...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation
... civic and philanthropic leaders committed to racial equity and carbon neutrality in the Twin Cities. ... Philanthropy &...more
Yarmouth nonprofit preserves a piece of working waterfront - Portland Press Herald
Foundation: Knight Foundation
More than 30 small marine enterprises work out of the Sea Meadow Marine center, which also offers education programs and has plans for...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
More than 30 small marine enterprises work out of the Sea Meadow Marine center, which also offers education programs and has plans for...more
ProPublica founder Dick Tofel speaks on funding/ philanthropy flaws and more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
ProPublica founder Dick Tofel speaks on funding/ philanthropy flaws and ... about how philanthropic funds are awarded to journalistic...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
ProPublica founder Dick Tofel speaks on funding/ philanthropy flaws and ... about how philanthropic funds are awarded to journalistic...more
New theater productions offer innovative format, iconic drama to Columbia
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Free Times' arts, culture and music coverage is provided courtesy of a Knight Foundation grant. This week in Columbia, both Workshop Theatre...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Free Times' arts, culture and music coverage is provided courtesy of a Knight Foundation grant. This week in Columbia, both Workshop Theatre...more
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