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

$1.0M
Miami Waterkeeper · Coral Gables, FL · 2023
To support the growth of miami waterkeeper, a climate resilience nonprofit organization, through the hiring of executive leadership and the development and implementation of a digital communications and product strategy.
$1.0M
News Literacy Project · Washington, DC · 2023
To promote news literacy and critical thinking among the next generation by offering quality tools and virtual and in-person training for students and educators.
$1.0M
News Literacy Project · Washington, DC · 2023
To promote news literacy and critical thinking among the next generation by offering quality tools and virtual and in-person training for students and educators.
$1.0M
The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center · Philadelphia, PA · 2023
To increase access to and engagement with artistic programming both on-site and online for the philadelphia orchestra and kimmel center, inc. (pokc).
$1.0M
The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center · Philadelphia, PA · 2023
To increase access to and engagement with artistic programming both on-site and online for the philadelphia orchestra and kimmel center, inc. (pokc).
$1.0M
University of Miami · Miami, FL · 2023
To support the construction of the knight center for music innovation - a state of the art facility that will engage students and audiences through technologically enhanced concert experiences and support talent develop… read allTo support the construction of the knight center for music innovation - a state of the art facility that will engage students and audiences through technologically enhanced concert experiences and support talent development for the next generation of musicians. less
$1.0M
University of Miami · Miami, FL · 2023
To support the construction of the knight center for music innovation - a state of the art facility that will engage students and audiences through technologically enhanced concert experiences and support talent develop… read allTo support the construction of the knight center for music innovation - a state of the art facility that will engage students and audiences through technologically enhanced concert experiences and support talent development for the next generation of musicians. less
$1.0M
Akron Art Museum · Akron, OH · 2022
To support digital integration throughout the museum via implementation of the digital integration plan, the creation of the knight center for digital discovery, and related upgrades to technical infrastructure.
$1.0M
Chicago Public Media · Navy Pier Chicago, IL · 2022
To support the post-acquisition transition of the chicago sun-times into chicago public media, in order to support chicago media and learn from a unique model that could potentially be replicated in other u.s. Cities.
$1.0M
Foundation for the Carolinas · Charlotte, NC · 2022
To establish the knight tech infusion fund at foundation for the carolinas that will increase the capacity and sustainability of charlotte artists and arts organizations through the wise use of technology.
$1.0M
Jacob'S Pillow Dance Festival · Becket, MA · 2022
To enable dance artists to experiment with new and emerging technologies in the creation of in-person and hybrid performances and digitally native works, offering audiences new ways to access and experience dance and th… read allTo enable dance artists to experiment with new and emerging technologies in the creation of in-person and hybrid performances and digitally native works, offering audiences new ways to access and experience dance and the pillow the opportunity to create even greater impact across its on-line and in-person constituencies. less
$1.0M
Miami-Dade Innovation Authority · Coral Gables, FL · 2022
To support the establishment of the miami-dade innovation authority (mdia), a nonpartisan initiative to accelerate adoption of technologies that improve community outcomes in climate resiliency, health and financial inc… read allTo support the establishment of the miami-dade innovation authority (mdia), a nonpartisan initiative to accelerate adoption of technologies that improve community outcomes in climate resiliency, health and financial inclusion in miami-dade county, especially by local government. less
$1.0M
News Literacy Project · Washington, DC · 2022
To promote news literacy and critical thinking among the next generation by offering quality tools and virtual and in-person training for students and educators.
$1.0M
The Groundtruth Project · Boston, MA · 2022
To support the next generation of journalists to deliver public service journalism in cities and small towns across the u.s. By placing reporters in communities underserved by news, similar to the teach for america mode… read allTo support the next generation of journalists to deliver public service journalism in cities and small towns across the u.s. By placing reporters in communities underserved by news, similar to the teach for america model spearheaded in education. less
$1.0M
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2022
To create the knight philadelphia art and technology fund to enable the philadelphia art museum and the barnes foundation, two institutions leading the field in the innovative use of technology, to engage current and ne… read allTo create the knight philadelphia art and technology fund to enable the philadelphia art museum and the barnes foundation, two institutions leading the field in the innovative use of technology, to engage current and new audiences with their respective permanent collections, temporary exhibitions and related programming. less
$1.0M
University of Miami · Miami, FL · 2022
To support the construction of the knight recital hall - a state of the art facility that will engage students and audiences through technologically enhanced concert experiences and support talent development for the ne… read allTo support the construction of the knight recital hall - a state of the art facility that will engage students and audiences through technologically enhanced concert experiences and support talent development for the next generation of musicians. less
$989,500
New York University · New York, NY · 2024
To establish the center for social media and politics at new york university.
$984,240
Various - Matching Gifts To Public Charities · Miami, FL · 2024
Other description
$957,000
International Center for Journalists · Washington, DC · 2023
To promote the global exchange of best practices in journalism through the knight fellowships program at the international center for journalists (icfj).
$957,000
International Center for Journalists · Washington, DC · 2023
To promote the global exchange of best practices in journalism through the knight fellowships program at the international center for journalists (icfj).
$956,250
Codepathorg · San Francisco, CA · 2024
To continue support for and to expand codepaths programs at florida international university and miami dade college.
$952,393
New York University · New York, NY · 2023
To establish the center for social media and politics at new york university.
$952,393
New York University · New York, NY · 2023
To establish the center for social media and politics at new york university.
$934,000
University of Vermont and State Agricultural College Foundation · Burlington, VT · 2024
To catalyze and strengthen partnerships between college reporting programs and local news outlets to help address america's news desert problem.
$900,500
The Groundtruth Project · Boston, MA · 2023
To support the next generation of journalists to deliver public service journalism in cities and small towns across the u.s. By placing reporters in communities underserved by news, similar to the teach for america mode… read allTo support the next generation of journalists to deliver public service journalism in cities and small towns across the u.s. By placing reporters in communities underserved by news, similar to the teach for america model spearheaded in education. less
$900,500
The Groundtruth Project · Boston, MA · 2023
To support the next generation of journalists to deliver public service journalism in cities and small towns across the u.s. By placing reporters in communities underserved by news, similar to the teach for america mode… read allTo support the next generation of journalists to deliver public service journalism in cities and small towns across the u.s. By placing reporters in communities underserved by news, similar to the teach for america model spearheaded in education. less
$900,000
University of Miami · Miami, FL · 2023
To augment the current design of the new knight recital hall to integrate advanced technological capacity to be used in the engagement of audiences inside and outside of the performance spaces.
$900,000
University of Miami · Miami, FL · 2023
To augment the current design of the new knight recital hall to integrate advanced technological capacity to be used in the engagement of audiences inside and outside of the performance spaces.
$900,000
Center for Democracy and Technology · Washington, DC · 2022
To provide renewed support for nonpartisan research on digital media, online speech and democracy.
$889,554
University of Washington Foundation · Seattle, WA · 2022
To establish the center for an informed public at the university of washington.
$875,000
Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition · Akron, OH · 2024
Provide 1:1 match of the city of akrons $3,500,000 contribution of american rescue plan act funding to support the redesign and rebuilding of locks 2, 3 and 4.
$875,000
Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition · Akron, OH · 2023
Provide 1:1 match of the city of akrons $3,500,000 contribution of american rescue plan act funding to support the redesign and rebuilding of locks 2, 3 and 4.
$875,000
Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition · Akron, OH · 2023
Provide 1:1 match of the city of akrons $3,500,000 contribution of american rescue plan act funding to support the redesign and rebuilding of locks 2, 3 and 4.
$873,246
Clemson University · Clemson, SC · 2023
To support the growth of the media forensics hub at clemson university.
$873,246
Clemson University · Clemson, SC · 2023
To support the growth of the media forensics hub at clemson university.
$845,000
The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX · 2024
To stabilize operations and execute initiatives focused on scaling participation in the knight centers online courses.
$841,865
New York University · New York, NY · 2022
To establish the center for social media and politics at new york university.
$840,000
Georgetown University · Washington, DC · 2024
To establish an institute that convenes, supports and provides accessible, actionable, nonpartisan insights to the stakeholders and institutions that design, operate, study and govern the digital information environment.
$818,588
University of Washington Foundation · Seattle, WA · 2023
To establish the center for an informed public at the university of washington.
$818,588
University of Washington Foundation · Seattle, WA · 2023
To establish the center for an informed public at the university of washington.
$816,667
Local Independent Online News Publishers · Havertown, PA · 2024
To fund 200 sustainability audits for local news outlets and then provide post-audit consulting and dollars to publishers so they can best address their business challenges.
$816,666
Local Independent Online News Publishers · Havertown, PA · 2023
To fund 200 sustainability audits for local news outlets and then provide post-audit consulting and dollars to publishers so they can best address their business challenges.
$816,666
Local Independent Online News Publishers · Havertown, PA · 2023
To fund 200 sustainability audits for local news outlets and then provide post-audit consulting and dollars to publishers so they can best address their business challenges.
$813,300
Indiegraf Media Corporation · 2023
The indie capital news startup fund will help 25 community news startups launch in communities experiencing news poverty. Fifty percent of the founding teams will identify as underrepresented. The grant aims to generate… read allThe indie capital news startup fund will help 25 community news startups launch in communities experiencing news poverty. Fifty percent of the founding teams will identify as underrepresented. The grant aims to generate 350,000 new subscribers and $12 million lifetime value for the upcoming startups. These publishers will be chosen out of a slate of applicants based on business execution and/or promise, and publishers will only acquire additional funding from the fund if they meet audience and revenue benchmarks. less
$813,300
Indiegraf Media Corporation · 2023
The indie capital news startup fund will help 25 community news startups launch in communities experiencing news poverty. Fifty percent of the founding teams will identify as underrepresented. The grant aims to generate… read allThe indie capital news startup fund will help 25 community news startups launch in communities experiencing news poverty. Fifty percent of the founding teams will identify as underrepresented. The grant aims to generate 350,000 new subscribers and $12 million lifetime value for the upcoming startups. These publishers will be chosen out of a slate of applicants based on business execution and/or promise, and publishers will only acquire additional funding from the fund if they meet audience and revenue benchmarks. less
$800,000
Open Markets Institute · Washington, DC · 2024
To provide renewed support for nonpartisan competition policy research at the center for journalism and liberty at the open markets institute.
$800,000
R Street Institute · Washington, DC · 2024
To provide renewed support to r street institute for nonpartisan technology policy research that can inform approaches to improve online information quality.
$800,000
Calmatters · Sacramento, CA · 2023
Increase the amount of government accountability journalism in local outlets by making it easier for reporters to stay on top of newsworthy legislative activity through specialized software and collaboration.
$800,000
Calmatters · Sacramento, CA · 2023
Increase the amount of government accountability journalism in local outlets by making it easier for reporters to stay on top of newsworthy legislative activity through specialized software and collaboration.
$800,000
The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX · 2023
To stabilize operations and execute initiatives focused on scaling participation in the knight centers online courses.
$800,000
The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX · 2023
To stabilize operations and execute initiatives focused on scaling participation in the knight centers online courses.
$800,000
Miami Dade College Foundation · Miami, FL · 2022
To provide a 1:1 match of miami-dade countys $5,000,000 contribution and city of miamis $2,000,000 contribution of american rescue plan act funding to miami dade college for the creation of new degree and certificate pr… read allTo provide a 1:1 match of miami-dade countys $5,000,000 contribution and city of miamis $2,000,000 contribution of american rescue plan act funding to miami dade college for the creation of new degree and certificate programs in applied ai and related emerging technologies, and the hiring of key faculty in these programs. less
$788,351
Wgbh Educational Foundation · Boston, MA · 2022
To inform communities by expanding high-quality local accountability and investigative reporting in areas with limited access to news and information.
$785,200
Various - Charitable Sponsorships · Miami, FL · 2023
Other description
$785,200
Various - Charitable Sponsorships · Miami, FL · 2023
Other description
$780,041
George Washington University · Washington, DC · 2022
To establish the institute for data, democracy and politics at the george washington university.
$755,000
The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX · 2022
To stabilize operations and execute initiatives focused on scaling participation in the knight centers online courses.
$750,000
Catchlight · San Francisco, CA · 2024
To secure the national expansion of catchlight local, a new model that advances the visual capacity of local newsrooms across the united states.
$750,000
The Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association · Arlington, VA · 2024
To support "judy woodruff reports: america at a crossroads," a two-year reporting effort designed to speak to americans all around our nation to try to better understand the reasons for our polarization and what might m… read allTo support "judy woodruff reports: america at a crossroads," a two-year reporting effort designed to speak to americans all around our nation to try to better understand the reasons for our polarization and what might mitigate it. less
$750,000
Codepathorg · San Francisco, CA · 2023
The grant is to be used as follows: to support the growth of codepath.org, a nonprofit that addresses educational inequities in technical careers, in miami through new and expanded programs at florida international univ… read allThe grant is to be used as follows: to support the growth of codepath.org, a nonprofit that addresses educational inequities in technical careers, in miami through new and expanded programs at florida international university, florida memorial university and miami dade college. less
$750,000
Codepathorg · San Francisco, CA · 2023
The grant is to be used as follows: to support the growth of codepath.org, a nonprofit that addresses educational inequities in technical careers, in miami through new and expanded programs at florida international univ… read allThe grant is to be used as follows: to support the growth of codepath.org, a nonprofit that addresses educational inequities in technical careers, in miami through new and expanded programs at florida international university, florida memorial university and miami dade college. less
$750,000
Local Initiatives Support Corporation · New York, NY · 2023
To advance equitable development in charlottes historic west end by continuing support for the operations of the charlotte branch of local initiatives support corp., and to support the creation of the historic west end … read allTo advance equitable development in charlottes historic west end by continuing support for the operations of the charlotte branch of local initiatives support corp., and to support the creation of the historic west end commercial development fund. less
$750,000
Local Initiatives Support Corporation · New York, NY · 2023
To advance equitable development in charlottes historic west end by continuing support for the operations of the charlotte branch of local initiatives support corp., and to support the creation of the historic west end … read allTo advance equitable development in charlottes historic west end by continuing support for the operations of the charlotte branch of local initiatives support corp., and to support the creation of the historic west end commercial development fund. less
$750,000
Motown Historical Museum · Detroit, MI · 2023
To digitize key audio, audiovisual and physical artifacts from motown's archive and make them available to the public via a "digital jukebox."
$750,000
Motown Historical Museum · Detroit, MI · 2023
To digitize key audio, audiovisual and physical artifacts from motown's archive and make them available to the public via a "digital jukebox."
$750,000
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
To integrate digital technologies, including an interactive two dimensional ai enhanced display of video clips, that resemble a hologram, of holocaust survivors in the renovated and expanded holocaust memorial museum in… read allTo integrate digital technologies, including an interactive two dimensional ai enhanced display of video clips, that resemble a hologram, of holocaust survivors in the renovated and expanded holocaust memorial museum in miami beach. less
$750,000
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
To integrate digital technologies, including an interactive two dimensional ai enhanced display of video clips, that resemble a hologram, of holocaust survivors in the renovated and expanded holocaust memorial museum in… read allTo integrate digital technologies, including an interactive two dimensional ai enhanced display of video clips, that resemble a hologram, of holocaust survivors in the renovated and expanded holocaust memorial museum in miami beach. less
$750,000
Codepathorg · San Francisco, CA · 2022
The grant is to be used as follows: to support the growth of codepath.org, a nonprofit that addresses educational inequities in technical careers, in miami through new and expanded programs at florida international univ… read allThe grant is to be used as follows: to support the growth of codepath.org, a nonprofit that addresses educational inequities in technical careers, in miami through new and expanded programs at florida international university, florida memorial university and miami dade college. less
$750,000
Develop Detroit · Detroit, MI · 2022
To support a black-led, community-owned grocery store that will spur commercial development in detroits north end and surrounding neighborhoods.
$725,000
Robert C Maynard Institute for Journalism Education · Oakland, CA · 2024
Train news leaders and entrepreneurs on business development, management, marketing and building healthy workplaces.
$708,835
Carnegie Mellon University · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
To establish the center for informed democracy and social cyber-security at carnegie mellon university.
$708,835
Carnegie Mellon University · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
To establish the center for informed democracy and social cyber-security at carnegie mellon university.
$700,000
Center for Democracy and Technology · Washington, DC · 2024
To provide renewed support for nonpartisan research on digital media, online speech and democracy.
$700,000
Florida International University Foundation · Miami, FL · 2024
To support the growth of the school of computing and information sciences (scis) at florida international university as it seeks to become a leading school for computer science and engineering in florida and the go-to t… read allTo support the growth of the school of computing and information sciences (scis) at florida international university as it seeks to become a leading school for computer science and engineering in florida and the go-to talent pipeline for industry in the region. less
$700,000
Center for Democracy and Technology · Washington, DC · 2023
To provide renewed support for nonpartisan research on digital media, online speech and democracy.
$700,000
Center for Democracy and Technology · Washington, DC · 2023
To provide renewed support for nonpartisan research on digital media, online speech and democracy.
$700,000
Charles H Wright Museum of African American History · Detroit, MI · 2023
To increase the digital capacity of the charles h. Wright museum through strategic planning, key hires, and infrastructure upgrades.
$700,000
Charles H Wright Museum of African American History · Detroit, MI · 2023
To increase the digital capacity of the charles h. Wright museum through strategic planning, key hires, and infrastructure upgrades.
$700,000
R Street Institute · Washington, DC · 2022
To provide renewed support to r street institute for nonpartisan technology policy research that can inform approaches to improve online information quality.
$672,223
University of Washington Foundation · Seattle, WA · 2024
To establish the center for an informed public at the university of washington.
$670,000
Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism Cuny Foundation · New York, NY · 2024
To improve the financial health of local news outlets that serve black, latin and asian communities in the u.s. And to increase their overall sustainability.
$667,000
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research · Washington, DC · 2024
To provide renewed support for the american enterprise institutes survey center on american life and for nonpartisan research on technology and culture.
$667,000
Gablestage · Coral Gables, FL · 2024
To support digital experimentation and capacity building through staffing, digital equipment and tools that enable gablestage to share their brand, voice and talents beyond the immediate radius of the biltmore.
$666,666
Jorge M Perez Art Museum of Miami Dade County · Miami, FL · 2024
To accelerate pamms role as a leader in the presentation, conservation, and promotion of digital art.
$666,000
Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition · Akron, OH · 2024
To create a signature park on the north shore of summit lake in akron that will serve as an urban destination and better connect downtown to the adjacent neighborhoods.
$666,000
Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition · Akron, OH · 2023
To create a signature park on the north shore of summit lake in akron that will serve as an urban destination and better connect downtown to the adjacent neighborhoods.
$666,000
Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition · Akron, OH · 2023
To create a signature park on the north shore of summit lake in akron that will serve as an urban destination and better connect downtown to the adjacent neighborhoods.
$665,000
Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition · Akron, OH · 2023
To redesign and rebuild lock 3 as an excellent special event space and an inviting everyday day park for employees and new residents.
$665,000
Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition · Akron, OH · 2023
To redesign and rebuild lock 3 as an excellent special event space and an inviting everyday day park for employees and new residents.
$650,000
The Video Consortium · Mount Kisco, NY · 2024
To launch templatized local nonfiction video hubs, a professionalized events arm, and scalable digital tools to solidify video as a more durable future component of local journalism.
$650,000
Tiny News Collective · Philadelphia, PA · 2024
To expand publisher access to tiny news's suite of shared services and thus reduce the barriers to entry for the wave of small, upstart news organizations launching around the country.
$650,000
Public Media Venture Group · Boulder, CO · 2023
Execute community-based pilots assessing ways the next generation of over-the-air broadcast technology known as atsc 3.0 informs and engages communities.
$650,000
Public Media Venture Group · Boulder, CO · 2023
Execute community-based pilots assessing ways the next generation of over-the-air broadcast technology known as atsc 3.0 informs and engages communities.
$648,954
President and Fellows of Harvard College · Cambridge, MA · 2023
To establish and support a three-year institute within harvards berkman klein center for internet & society that will incubate and build momentum around new approaches to addressing disinformation, radicalization and ha… read allTo establish and support a three-year institute within harvards berkman klein center for internet & society that will incubate and build momentum around new approaches to addressing disinformation, radicalization and harassment on social media. less
$648,954
President and Fellows of Harvard College · Cambridge, MA · 2023
To establish and support a three-year institute within harvards berkman klein center for internet & society that will incubate and build momentum around new approaches to addressing disinformation, radicalization and ha… read allTo establish and support a three-year institute within harvards berkman klein center for internet & society that will incubate and build momentum around new approaches to addressing disinformation, radicalization and harassment on social media. less
$648,450
Arizona State University Foundation for a New American University · Tempe, AZ · 2024
To support newswell, an asu project focused on the provision of news and information that educates and informs the public through local journalism throughout the united states, expands opportunities in journalism throug… read allTo support newswell, an asu project focused on the provision of news and information that educates and informs the public through local journalism throughout the united states, expands opportunities in journalism through education and practical experience, expands equitable access to the news, and carries on research and analyses about the impact and reach of local journalism. Newswell will provide wrap-around support, shared backend services and access to the resources and partners of asu to transform existing small and midsize news sites into sustainable for-community sites. less
$640,883
President and Fellows of Harvard College · Cambridge, MA · 2022
To establish and support a three-year institute within harvard's berkman klein center for internet & society that will incubate and build momentum around new approaches to addressing disinformation, radicalization and h… read allTo establish and support a three-year institute within harvard's berkman klein center for internet & society that will incubate and build momentum around new approaches to addressing disinformation, radicalization and harassment on social media. less
$640,000
Techcongress Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2023
To strengthen technology expertise within the u.s. Congress by supporting the congressional innovation fellowship, which places an even number of technologists in congressional offices of both major political parties an… read allTo strengthen technology expertise within the u.s. Congress by supporting the congressional innovation fellowship, which places an even number of technologists in congressional offices of both major political parties and works to convert fellows into full-time employees. less
$640,000
Techcongress Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2023
To strengthen technology expertise within the u.s. Congress by supporting the congressional innovation fellowship, which places an even number of technologists in congressional offices of both major political parties an… read allTo strengthen technology expertise within the u.s. Congress by supporting the congressional innovation fellowship, which places an even number of technologists in congressional offices of both major political parties and works to convert fellows into full-time employees. less
$640,000
Techcongress Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2022
To strengthen technology expertise within the u.s. Congress by supporting the congressional innovation fellowship, which places an even number of technologists in congressional offices of both major political parties an… read allTo strengthen technology expertise within the u.s. Congress by supporting the congressional innovation fellowship, which places an even number of technologists in congressional offices of both major political parties and works to convert fellows into full-time employees. less