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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
Baltimore native Ta-Nehisi Coates to join Howard University as writer-in-residence
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
... and innovative faculty at the Cathy Hughes School of Communications and the brilliant students it draws,” said Hannah-Jones in a written...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
... and innovative faculty at the Cathy Hughes School of Communications and the brilliant students it draws,” said Hannah-Jones in a written...more
Want to help the Surfside condo collapse victims? Here's how.
Foundation: Coral Gables Community Foundation, Knight Foundation, Key Biscayne Community Foundation
The Support Surfside fund is a collaboration involving the Coral Gables Community Foundation, the Key Biscayne Community Foundation, the...more
Foundation: Coral Gables Community Foundation, Knight Foundation, Key Biscayne Community Foundation
The Support Surfside fund is a collaboration involving the Coral Gables Community Foundation, the Key Biscayne Community Foundation, the...more
Theater is alive and well and living in Beck Center: Strong Points
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Building on the innovation and creativity they have shown, Knight Foundation is launching the Knight Arts Challenge 2021 in July to support...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Building on the innovation and creativity they have shown, Knight Foundation is launching the Knight Arts Challenge 2021 in July to support...more
$1 million up for grabs for best ideas for arts in Akron
Foundation: Knight Foundation
But when the pandemic invaded Ohio in March of 2020, the touring and the shows suddenly stopped, costing the creative dancer about 75% of...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
But when the pandemic invaded Ohio in March of 2020, the touring and the shows suddenly stopped, costing the creative dancer about 75% of...more
Akron Arts Challenge Returns with Focus on Technology
Foundation: Knight Foundation
The Knight Foundation is publicly calling on artists and art organizations to apply for the Knight Art Challenge during July. Artists and arts organizations in Akron can submit 150-words to...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
The Knight Foundation is publicly calling on artists and art organizations to apply for the Knight Art Challenge during July. Artists and arts organizations in Akron can submit 150-words to...more
Change Agent arts educator Dan Coffield: "He's able to take in ideas and help kids manifest them ...
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Dan Coffield, a Firestone High School art teacher and community artist involved with youth programs. An Akron Public Schools teacher and...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Dan Coffield, a Firestone High School art teacher and community artist involved with youth programs. An Akron Public Schools teacher and...more
Downtown Challenge Grants awarded to 23 Macon projects
Foundation: Knight Foundation
The grants were funded by the Peyton Anderson Foundation and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The Downtown Challenge 2.0 Fund...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
The grants were funded by the Peyton Anderson Foundation and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The Downtown Challenge 2.0 Fund...more
First round of projects announced through Downtown Challenge 2.0 Grants in Macon
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Funding for these projects was made possible thanks to the Peyton Anderson Foundation and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Here...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
Funding for these projects was made possible thanks to the Peyton Anderson Foundation and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Here...more
Subject: What Gifts for Racial Equity Have Achieved; the Multiplier Effect of MacKenzie's Scott's ...
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, McKnight Foundation
... after George Floyd's murder, the big question has been whether the explosion of philanthropic aid would make a difference. ... continue,” Ellie Buteau, the Center for Effective Philanthropy's...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, McKnight Foundation
... after George Floyd's murder, the big question has been whether the explosion of philanthropic aid would make a difference. ... continue,” Ellie Buteau, the Center for Effective Philanthropy's...more
McKnight awards $1 million in surprise grants to 10 Minnesota organizations to honor George Floyd
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Bush Foundation, Ford Foundation, McKnight Foundation
Floyd's death at the hands of Minneapolis police sparked unprecedented philanthropy, especially toward groups serving communities of color...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Bush Foundation, Ford Foundation, McKnight Foundation
Floyd's death at the hands of Minneapolis police sparked unprecedented philanthropy, especially toward groups serving communities of color...more
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