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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CFCG announces Downtown Challenge 2.0 Grant recipients - 41NBC News
Foundation: Community Foundation of Central Georgia, Knight Foundation

The Community Foundation of Central Georgia announced the 20 recipients of the second round of the Downtown Challenge 2.0...more

After knocking on 'so many doors,' Grand Forks fundraisers hit $10 million goal in just 70 ...
Foundation: Knight Foundation

Knight Foundation Donor-Advised Fund at the Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks & Region - $25,000. Midco -...more



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