Funding search · John S and James L Knight Foundation · grants

John S and James L Knight Foundation: all 1,751 grants

Largest first · $490.0M across 2022–2024 · back to the overview

$51,850
Stars Friends Arts · Key Biscayne, FL · 2022
To increase digital activation of the annual keys on the key music festival.
$50,000
Animo Ventures Llc · Miami, FL · 2024
To produce the miami animo summit, a two-day gathering of premier venture capital investors, limited partners and startup ceos from across the americas.
$50,000
Arizona State University Foundation for a New American University · Tempe, AZ · 2024
To provide a three-year sponsorship for the mccain institute's sedona forum.
$50,000
Covenant Preparatory School · Hartford, CT · 2024
To support the work of covenant preparatory school to provide young men from underserved communities the foundation required to successfully pursue higher education. This grant is in honor of frank borges' longtime serv… read allTo support the work of covenant preparatory school to provide young men from underserved communities the foundation required to successfully pursue higher education. This grant is in honor of frank borges' longtime service on the knight foundation board of trustees. less
$50,000
Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism Cuny Foundation · New York, NY · 2024
Provide a stipend for exiled russian journalist and author mikhail zygar to spend a year at the craig newmark graduate school of journalism.
$50,000
Digital Public Library of America · Boston, MA · 2024
To support annual conferences and virtual convenings for library executives designed to advance libraries as digital centers of excellence.
$50,000
Freedom House · Washington, DC · 2024
To support efforts to aid imprisoned journalists via the fred hiatt fund to free political prisoners.
$50,000
National Urban Fellows · New York, NY · 2024
To develop the organizational capacity of the national urban fellows through an overhaul of its technological infrastructure and digital outreach strategies.
$50,000
New World Symphony · Miami Beach, FL · 2024
To support the work of the new world symphony to prepare graduates of music programs for leadership roles in professional orchestras and ensembles.this grant is in honor of sue kronick's service on the knight foundation… read allTo support the work of the new world symphony to prepare graduates of music programs for leadership roles in professional orchestras and ensembles.this grant is in honor of sue kronick's service on the knight foundation board of trustees. less
$50,000
Ocmulgee National Park & Preserve Initiative · Macon, GA · 2024
To support the engagement of more than just parks for developing content to promote downtown macon's ocmulgee mounds national historical park.
$50,000
Pef Israel Endowment Funds · New York, NY · 2024
To support journalists in israel -- both israeli and foreign journalists -- reporting on the conflict between israel and hamas.
$50,000
The Aspen Institute · Washington, DC · 2024
To bring together a wide range of media industry and ai experts to share best practices and strategies for using ai tools.
$50,000
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NC · 2024
This grant will support the next five years of the local journalism researchers workshop (ljrw), an interdisciplinary convening of local news leaders from academia, philanthropy, industry, and policy addressing the loca… read allThis grant will support the next five years of the local journalism researchers workshop (ljrw), an interdisciplinary convening of local news leaders from academia, philanthropy, industry, and policy addressing the local news crisis. less
$50,000
Wichita Foundation · Wichita, KS · 2024
To significantly enhance the news and information ecosystem in wichita and provide valuable insights to the broader press forward local network.
$50,000
Bookleggers Library · Miami Beach, FL · 2023
To support the digital expansion and post-covid adaptation of bookleggers library, an innovative donations-based library in miami.
$50,000
Bookleggers Library · Miami Beach, FL · 2023
To support the digital expansion and post-covid adaptation of bookleggers library, an innovative donations-based library in miami.
$50,000
Chicago Cred · Chicago, IL · 2023
To support the programs of chicago cred, in recognition of arne duncan's service to the knight commission on intercollegiate athletics.
$50,000
Chicago Cred · Chicago, IL · 2023
To support the programs of chicago cred, in recognition of arne duncan's service to the knight commission on intercollegiate athletics.
$50,000
Duke University · Durham, NC · 2023
To support a doctoral research fellow at the sanford school of public policy to study the structure, content, and effects of the contemporary news ecosystem, with a particular emphasis on producing actionable findings t… read allTo support a doctoral research fellow at the sanford school of public policy to study the structure, content, and effects of the contemporary news ecosystem, with a particular emphasis on producing actionable findings that can guide the strategic decisions of philanthropic organizations working at the intersection of media and democracy. less
$50,000
Duke University · Durham, NC · 2023
To support a doctoral research fellow at the sanford school of public policy to study the structure, content, and effects of the contemporary news ecosystem, with a particular emphasis on producing actionable findings t… read allTo support a doctoral research fellow at the sanford school of public policy to study the structure, content, and effects of the contemporary news ecosystem, with a particular emphasis on producing actionable findings that can guide the strategic decisions of philanthropic organizations working at the intersection of media and democracy. less
$50,000
Florida International University Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
To support the work of casacuba, a center for the study of cuban history and culture at florida international university. This grant is in honor of knight departing trustee ray rodriguez's service to the foundation.
$50,000
Florida International University Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
To support the work of casacuba, a center for the study of cuban history and culture at florida international university. This grant is in honor of knight departing trustee ray rodriguez's service to the foundation.
$50,000
Fordham University · New York, NY · 2023
To support nonpartisan legal research of regulatory frameworks for artificial intelligence technologies.
$50,000
Fordham University · New York, NY · 2023
To support nonpartisan legal research of regulatory frameworks for artificial intelligence technologies.
$50,000
Freedom House · Washington, DC · 2023
To support efforts to aid imprisoned journalists via the fred hiatt fund to free political prisoners.
$50,000
Freedom House · Washington, DC · 2023
To support efforts to aid imprisoned journalists via the fred hiatt fund to free political prisoners.
$50,000
Macon-Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation · Macon, GA · 2023
To support the work of the macon-bibb law enforcement foundation to mobilize the community in support of first responders. This grant is in recognition of the longtime service to knight foundation by outgoing trustee, b… read allTo support the work of the macon-bibb law enforcement foundation to mobilize the community in support of first responders. This grant is in recognition of the longtime service to knight foundation by outgoing trustee, beverly knight olson. less
$50,000
Macon-Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation · Macon, GA · 2023
To support the work of the macon-bibb law enforcement foundation to mobilize the community in support of first responders. This grant is in recognition of the longtime service to knight foundation by outgoing trustee, b… read allTo support the work of the macon-bibb law enforcement foundation to mobilize the community in support of first responders. This grant is in recognition of the longtime service to knight foundation by outgoing trustee, beverly knight olson. less
$50,000
Miami Technology Institute Corporation · Miami, FL · 2023
To support planning efforts for the miami technology institute, a proposed graduate level educational organization that attracts and develops exceptional computer science and engineering talent from the americas.
$50,000
Miami Technology Institute Corporation · Miami, FL · 2023
To support planning efforts for the miami technology institute, a proposed graduate level educational organization that attracts and develops exceptional computer science and engineering talent from the americas.
$50,000
Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs · Miami, FL · 2023
To support the general operations of the african heritage cultural arts center, a division of the miami-dade county department of cultural affairs, in recognition of the longtime leadership of marshall davis, sr.
$50,000
Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs · Miami, FL · 2023
To support the general operations of the african heritage cultural arts center, a division of the miami-dade county department of cultural affairs, in recognition of the longtime leadership of marshall davis, sr.
$50,000
National Association of System Heads · Adelphi, MD · 2023
To support the general operations of the national association of system heads, in recognition of nancy zimpher's service to the knight commission on intercollegiate athletics.
$50,000
National Association of System Heads · Adelphi, MD · 2023
To support the general operations of the national association of system heads, in recognition of nancy zimpher's service to the knight commission on intercollegiate athletics.
$50,000
National Coalition Against Censorship · New York, NY · 2023
To help launch ncacs kids right to read network, a program to counter school and library book censorship campaigns across the country.
$50,000
National Coalition Against Censorship · New York, NY · 2023
To help launch ncacs kids right to read network, a program to counter school and library book censorship campaigns across the country.
$50,000
National Press Photographers Foundation (Nppf) · McLean, VA · 2023
To train police officers, first responders and journalists about the rights and limitations of journalists and citizens to photograph and record matters of public concern.
$50,000
National Press Photographers Foundation (Nppf) · McLean, VA · 2023
To train police officers, first responders and journalists about the rights and limitations of journalists and citizens to photograph and record matters of public concern.
$50,000
National Trust for Local News · Denver, CO · 2023
These funds will be used to do a deep financial analysis of lee enterprises (codenamed project sycamore in the planning documents) in anticipation of a potential kf investment in case of a hostile takeover attempt by al… read allThese funds will be used to do a deep financial analysis of lee enterprises (codenamed project sycamore in the planning documents) in anticipation of a potential kf investment in case of a hostile takeover attempt by alden global capital. less
$50,000
National Trust for Local News · Denver, CO · 2023
These funds will be used to do a deep financial analysis of lee enterprises (codenamed project sycamore in the planning documents) in anticipation of a potential kf investment in case of a hostile takeover attempt by al… read allThese funds will be used to do a deep financial analysis of lee enterprises (codenamed project sycamore in the planning documents) in anticipation of a potential kf investment in case of a hostile takeover attempt by alden global capital. less
$50,000
Social Good Fund · Richmond, CA · 2023
To continue to build staffing and convening capacity catalyzesv, a community engagement organization in san jose, and expand capability through digital tools that facilitate engagement over distance and time.
$50,000
Social Good Fund · Richmond, CA · 2023
To continue to build staffing and convening capacity catalyzesv, a community engagement organization in san jose, and expand capability through digital tools that facilitate engagement over distance and time.
$50,000
Sociedad Interamericana De Prensa · Miami, FL · 2023
To support three years of sipconnect, iapa's annual conference.
$50,000
Sociedad Interamericana De Prensa · Miami, FL · 2023
To support three years of sipconnect, iapa's annual conference.
$50,000
The Foundation of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte · Charlotte, NC · 2023
To scale the institute for social capital's integrated data systems, which collects and manages charlotte-mecklenburg's health, human services, education, housing, and workforce data, so that public and private partners… read allTo scale the institute for social capital's integrated data systems, which collects and manages charlotte-mecklenburg's health, human services, education, housing, and workforce data, so that public and private partners can understand local challenges and drive cross-sector solutions. less
$50,000
The Foundation of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte · Charlotte, NC · 2023
To scale the institute for social capital's integrated data systems, which collects and manages charlotte-mecklenburg's health, human services, education, housing, and workforce data, so that public and private partners… read allTo scale the institute for social capital's integrated data systems, which collects and manages charlotte-mecklenburg's health, human services, education, housing, and workforce data, so that public and private partners can understand local challenges and drive cross-sector solutions. less
$50,000
Wesleyan University · Middletown, CT · 2023
To support the wesleyan media project, which analyzes and publishes research about tv and online political advertising content.
$50,000
Wesleyan University · Middletown, CT · 2023
To support the wesleyan media project, which analyzes and publishes research about tv and online political advertising content.
$50,000
Akron Community Foundation · Akron, OH · 2022
To support the purpose of the donor advised fund of mr. William h. And rebecca considine established at the akron community foundationin recognition of william h. Considine's service as a trustee to the knight foundatio… read allTo support the purpose of the donor advised fund of mr. William h. And rebecca considine established at the akron community foundationin recognition of william h. Considine's service as a trustee to the knight foundation. less
$50,000
Akron Creative · Akron, OH · 2022
To attract and retain an executive director for nightlight cinema.
$50,000
American Affairs Foundation · Boston, MA · 2022
To support a research series on the us implications of australia's 2021 law requiring tech companies to pay local news outlets for content linked on social media platforms.
$50,000
Bearded Ladies Cabaret · Philadelphia, PA · 2022
To provide operating support to bearded ladies to implement a new operational and programming approach to multi-disciplinary cabaret performance, elevating the role of individual artists in the production of new work.
$50,000
Chalkbeat · New York, NY · 2022
To support chalkbeat in its experiments to develop new single topic news products for local communities.
$50,000
Chapman Partnership · Miami, FL · 2022
To support chapman partnership's mission of providing comprehensive programs and services in collaboration with others that empower residents with dignity and respect to overcome homelessness, and achieve and maintain l… read allTo support chapman partnership's mission of providing comprehensive programs and services in collaboration with others that empower residents with dignity and respect to overcome homelessness, and achieve and maintain long-term self-sufficiency. less
$50,000
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan · Detroit, MI · 2022
To invest in training, coaching, tools and resources to help detroit-based community news outlets build stronger businesses.
$50,000
Community Partners · Los Angeles, CA · 2022
To improve the uses of technology in journalism by supporting three years of opennews srccon activities and events (in person and/or virtual), which include a general interest conference and two smaller, topic-specific … read allTo improve the uses of technology in journalism by supporting three years of opennews srccon activities and events (in person and/or virtual), which include a general interest conference and two smaller, topic-specific conferences each year. less
$50,000
Connecticut Public Broadcasting · Hartford, CT · 2022
To support connecticuts only state-wide, community-supported public media service.
$50,000
Contemporary Arts Center (Cac) · New Orleans, LA · 2022
To support the exhibition of major new and previous works by 12 miami artists in #fail, a multimedia group exhibition curated by anthony spinello and hosted by contemporary arts center (cac), new orleans.
$50,000
Culturesource · Detroit, MI · 2022
To support the implementation of culturesource's, the principal arts service organization for southeast michigan, strategic plan.
$50,000
Democracy a Journal of Ideas · Washington, DC · 2022
To support a nonpartisan essay series and public symposium on technology and democracy.
$50,000
Duke University · Durham, NC · 2022
To support a doctoral research fellow at the sanford school of public policy to study the structure, content, and effects of the contemporary news ecosystem, with a particular emphasis on producing actionable findings t… read allTo support a doctoral research fellow at the sanford school of public policy to study the structure, content, and effects of the contemporary news ecosystem, with a particular emphasis on producing actionable findings that can guide the strategic decision-making of philanthropic organizations working at the intersection of media and democracy. less
$50,000
Filmnorth · St Paul, MN · 2022
To sustain and expand operations, including existing and new programming to develop storytellers from underrepresented communities in st. Paul through professional training in filmmaking.
$50,000
Freedom Forum · Laurel, MD · 2022
To support an exhibit entitled "the first amendment and you(th)," to be displayed at the dulles international and reagan national airports.
$50,000
Green Foothills Foundation · Palo Alto, CA · 2022
Green foothills operates the cala leadership development program. This program has been important to help leaders in public space non-profits develop diverse leadership networks and build capability in the organizations… read allGreen foothills operates the cala leadership development program. This program has been important to help leaders in public space non-profits develop diverse leadership networks and build capability in the organizations that they represent. These funds will help the organization operate over the next two years and develop a pathway to sustainability. less
$50,000
Howard University · Washington, DC · 2022
In recognition of the completion of john palfrey's board service, this grant will support the work of howard university's school of education.
$50,000
Macon Arts Alliance · Macon, GA · 2022
To support macon arts alliance in creating a sustainable infrastructure for the local arts sector.
$50,000
National Press Photographers Foundation (Nppf) · McLean, VA · 2022
To train police officers, first responders and journalists about the rights and limitations of journalists and citizens to photograph and record matters of public concern.
$50,000
New World Foundation · New York, NY · 2022
To support a series of webinars to educate people on the state of diversity in the asset management field and bring greater attention to these issues.
$50,000
New York University · New York, NY · 2022
To continue to support research to identify the percentage of major university endowments that are managed by diversely owned asset managers.
$50,000
Otis Redding Foundation · Macon, GA · 2022
To bolster the capacity of the otis redding foundation to train tomorrows professional musicians by supporting the planning process for a new state-of-the-art facility.
$50,000
Pen America · New York City, NY · 2022
To provide students, university faculty and administration with education programs on free speech and tools to manage questions around free speech, diversity and inclusion.
$50,000
The Brookings Institution · Washington, DC · 2022
To support a series of nonpartisan convenings on tech and antitrust policy.
$50,000
The Foundation of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte · Charlotte, NC · 2022
To scale the institute for social capital's integrated data systems, which collects and manages charlotte-mecklenburg's health, human services, education, housing, and workforce data, so that public and private partners… read allTo scale the institute for social capital's integrated data systems, which collects and manages charlotte-mecklenburg's health, human services, education, housing, and workforce data, so that public and private partners can understand local challenges and drive cross-sector solutions. less
$50,000
The Video Consortium · Ghent, NY · 2022
To expand video consortiums capacity to train, network and identify job opportunities for a network of video journalists.
$50,000
The War Horse News · Richlands, NC · 2022
To support the war horse to hire an audience and product staffer to build and strengthen its membership and donor development program.
$50,000
Veggielution · San Jose, CA · 2022
Veggielution will plan, develop, program and operate a new public space for the sofa neighborhood by transforming a derelict lot. From this work, veggielution will create a template that can be used by other organizatio… read allVeggielution will plan, develop, program and operate a new public space for the sofa neighborhood by transforming a derelict lot. From this work, veggielution will create a template that can be used by other organizations to transform other blighted spaces. less
$49,797
American Composers Forum · St Paul, MN · 2023
To support the digital components of the american composers forums (acf) five-year strategic plan, including a director of digital media, webinar series, and additional resources focused on empowering artists in the dig… read allTo support the digital components of the american composers forums (acf) five-year strategic plan, including a director of digital media, webinar series, and additional resources focused on empowering artists in the digital marketplace. less
$49,797
American Composers Forum · St Paul, MN · 2023
To support the digital components of the american composers forums (acf) five-year strategic plan, including a director of digital media, webinar series, and additional resources focused on empowering artists in the dig… read allTo support the digital components of the american composers forums (acf) five-year strategic plan, including a director of digital media, webinar series, and additional resources focused on empowering artists in the digital marketplace. less
$45,649
Miami Light Project · Miami, FL · 2024
To support organizations in knight florida communities with general program support in the 2024-25 fiscal year.
$45,000
The Clay Studio · Philadelphia, PA · 2024
To expand ceramic practice through access to and training for emerging digital tools made available to working artists and students in philadelphia.
$45,000
Poynter Institute for Media Studies · St Petersburg, FL · 2023
To support two leadership workshops for women in digital journalism and local news.
$45,000
Poynter Institute for Media Studies · St Petersburg, FL · 2023
To support two leadership workshops for women in digital journalism and local news.
$45,000
Syracuse University · Syracuse, NY · 2023
To support the study of the local impact of opening signal akron, a new nonprofit newsroom and documenters program.
$45,000
Syracuse University · Syracuse, NY · 2023
To support the study of the local impact of opening signal akron, a new nonprofit newsroom and documenters program.
$45,000
Poynter Institute for Media Studies · St Petersburg, FL · 2022
To support two leadership workshops for women in digital journalism and local news.
$44,819
Que-Os · Charlotte, NC · 2023
To seed organizational transformation through strategic planning, professional development, and digital programs at que-os, an artist-led organization that produces boom, charlottes annual fringe festival and largest sh… read allTo seed organizational transformation through strategic planning, professional development, and digital programs at que-os, an artist-led organization that produces boom, charlottes annual fringe festival and largest showcase of diverse artists. less
$44,819
Que-Os · Charlotte, NC · 2023
To seed organizational transformation through strategic planning, professional development, and digital programs at que-os, an artist-led organization that produces boom, charlottes annual fringe festival and largest sh… read allTo seed organizational transformation through strategic planning, professional development, and digital programs at que-os, an artist-led organization that produces boom, charlottes annual fringe festival and largest showcase of diverse artists. less
$44,742
Greater Miami Youth Symphony of Dade County Florida · Miami, FL · 2024
To support organizations in knight florida communities with general program support in the 2024-25 fiscal year.
$44,475
Musicall · Miami, FL · 2024
To support organizations in knight florida communities with general program support in the 2024-25 fiscal year.
$44,342
Miami Theater Center · Miami Shores, FL · 2024
To support organizations in knight florida communities with general program support in the 2024-25 fiscal year.
$44,264
Florida State University Foundation · Tallahassee, FL · 2024
To support organizations in knight florida communities with general program support in the 2024-25 fiscal year.
$44,249
City Theatre · Miami, FL · 2024
To support organizations in knight florida communities with general program support in the 2024-25 fiscal year.
$44,249
Zoetic Stage · Miami, FL · 2024
To support organizations in knight florida communities with general program support in the 2024-25 fiscal year.
$44,000
City of San Jose · San Jose, CA · 2022
To design and implement a process that will enable business to seek approval, receive permits, access arpa funds for construction and permits, and measure success of parkets to build economic security and urban vibrancy… read allTo design and implement a process that will enable business to seek approval, receive permits, access arpa funds for construction and permits, and measure success of parkets to build economic security and urban vibrancy on san jose streets. less
$43,875
Fundarte · Miami Beach, FL · 2024
To support organizations in knight florida communities with general program support in the 2024-25 fiscal year.
$43,688
Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach · Palm Beach, FL · 2024
To support organizations in knight florida communities with general program support in the 2024-25 fiscal year.
$43,292
Goodwood Museum and Gardens · Tallahassee, FL · 2024
To support organizations in knight florida communities with general program support in the 2024-25 fiscal year.
$42,942
Coral Gables Museum Corporation · Coral Gables, FL · 2024
To support organizations in knight florida communities with general program support in the 2024-25 fiscal year.
$42,917
Museum of Contemporary Art · North Miami, FL · 2022
To increase the ability of the museum of contemporary art north miami to connect the local community with relevant global art and ideas by supporting key curatorial and communications staff.
$42,786
Boca Raton Historical Society · Boca Raton, FL · 2024
To support organizations in knight florida communities with general program support in the 2024-25 fiscal year.