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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Recent News from Knight Foundation


Can Miami crypto libertarians learn to love climate tech? - Fast Company
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation

So how does a city with a pro-growth, anti-regulation political environment find enough common ground to protect its actual environment? The...more

City of Akron Welcomes Temporary Public Dance Floor Installation in Lock 4
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation, Knight Foundation

... The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, GAR Foundation, and the Akron Community...more

Knight Foundation and Baptist Health Team Up for Fellowship Program in Healthcare ...
Foundation: Knight Foundation

Promoting transformation through experiential learning, the Knight Foundation Fellowship in Healthcare Technology Innovation has wrapped up...more

As first cohort graduates, the Knight Foundation Fellowship in Healthcare Technology ...
Foundation: Knight Foundation

The inaugural class of the Knight Foundation Fellowship in Healthcare Technology Innovation graduated in June 2022. By Baptist Health...more

Baptist Health taking applications for Knight Fellowship in Healthcare Tech Innovation
Foundation: Knight Foundation

Baptist Health Innovations is accepting applications for its 2022-23 Knight Foundation Fellowship in Healthcare Technology...more

Julie Schwartz Named Director of Development at Van Wezel Foundation
Foundation: Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Knight Foundation

05/11/2022 By Staff. Fast Track. Gulf Coast Community Foundation Announces Promotion and Growth. 03/24/2022 By Staff....more

Distinguished Speakers Series | Center on Philanthropy & Public Policy
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Annenberg Foundation, Annenberg Foundation

The Center on Philanthropy & Public Policy hosted an illuminating ... and building networks among foundation leaders and philanthropic...more

New mural celebrating Seminole Tribe of Florida unveiled in Tallahassee
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Community Foundation of North Florida

... the Knight Foundation distributed by the Community Foundation of North Florida with a goal to increase cultural representation through...more

Columbia's Famously Hot New Year will not return; City planning new event | Arts & Entertainment
Foundation: Knight Foundation

Free Times' arts, culture and music coverage is provided courtesy of a Knight Foundation grant. COLUMBIA — The annual Famously Hot New Year...more

Carnegie Corporation of New York Announces the 2022 Class of Andrew Carnegie Fellows | News
Foundation: Carnegie Corporation of New York, Knight Foundation, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

This year's commitment totals $5.6 million in philanthropic support. ... INDUSTRY KEYWORD: OTHER PHILANTHROPY ENVIRONMENT...more



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