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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
Beam signing celebrates new center at Frost School of Music | News | bakersfield.com
Foundation: Knight Foundation
“The Knight Center for Music Innovation is an exquisite expression of the ... said Victoria Rogers, vice president of Knight's arts...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
“The Knight Center for Music Innovation is an exquisite expression of the ... said Victoria Rogers, vice president of Knight's arts...more
How Robert Wood Johnson And McKnight Are Rethinking ESG For Foundations
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Kresge Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
For some foundations, making ESG investments isn’t enough. At least two organizations have gone a step further and set up separate pools of capital that can only be invested in accordance with...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Kresge Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
For some foundations, making ESG investments isn’t enough. At least two organizations have gone a step further and set up separate pools of capital that can only be invested in accordance with...more
Let's talk Lex through “On the Table” | City of Lexington - Lexingtonky.gov
Foundation: Blue Grass Community Foundation, Knight Foundation
On the Table is made possible through the financial support of Blue Grass Community Foundation, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and...more
Foundation: Blue Grass Community Foundation, Knight Foundation
On the Table is made possible through the financial support of Blue Grass Community Foundation, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and...more
Long Beach Community Foundation Seeks Scholarship, Grant Applications
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Long Beach Community Foundation
The Long Beach Community Foundation is offering a number of scholarships, including one for students who were "safely surrendered at birth," the Long Beach Press-Telegram reports. According to a...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Long Beach Community Foundation
The Long Beach Community Foundation is offering a number of scholarships, including one for students who were "safely surrendered at birth," the Long Beach Press-Telegram reports. According to a...more
Climate grant illustrates growth in philanthropy-funded news - San Francisco Chronicle
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Climate grant illustrates growth in philanthropy-funded news ... organization's largest single expansion paid for through philanthropic...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Climate grant illustrates growth in philanthropy-funded news ... organization's largest single expansion paid for through philanthropic...more
Program offers $30 off monthly internet service. Here's what to know. - Detroit Free Press
Foundation: Knight Foundation
More:Knight Foundation grants $750K to Detroit's north end for household ... they received a federal Pell grant during the current award...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
More:Knight Foundation grants $750K to Detroit's north end for household ... they received a federal Pell grant during the current award...more
Institute for Nonprofit News Raised Record $12M in 2021 - Subscription Insider
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Walton Family Foundation, Schwab Charitable
The Institute for Nonprofit News and partners raised a record $12M to support NewsMatch 2021, including $6M in seed money for 2022 &...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Walton Family Foundation, Schwab Charitable
The Institute for Nonprofit News and partners raised a record $12M to support NewsMatch 2021, including $6M in seed money for 2022 &...more
Acres for Good just one of many programs offered by Southern Minnesota Initiative ... - Agweek
Foundation: Initiative Foundation, Knight Foundation, Southwest Initiative Foundation, McKnight Foundation
The Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation came to fruition during the ... "We do provide trainings, grants, and we distribute 25,000...more
Foundation: Initiative Foundation, Knight Foundation, Southwest Initiative Foundation, McKnight Foundation
The Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation came to fruition during the ... "We do provide trainings, grants, and we distribute 25,000...more
Knight Akron Arts Challenge returns, awards 6 winners $400K - Spectrum News
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Victoria Rogers, Knight's arts program president, said in a release that despite the pandemic, Akron's applicants showed creativity and...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Victoria Rogers, Knight's arts program president, said in a release that despite the pandemic, Akron's applicants showed creativity and...more
2021 GoodGiving Challenge raises $2.9 million for nonprofits - Lane Report
Foundation: Blue Grass Community Foundation, Clark County Community Foundation, Knight Foundation
LEXINGTON, Ky. “At Blue Grass Community Foundation, building greater community generosity is central to what we do,” said Lisa Adkins,...more
Foundation: Blue Grass Community Foundation, Clark County Community Foundation, Knight Foundation
LEXINGTON, Ky. “At Blue Grass Community Foundation, building greater community generosity is central to what we do,” said Lisa Adkins,...more
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