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

$635,000
Otis Redding Foundation · Macon, GA · 2023
To expand the public-facing technology of the new otis redding center for the arts.
$635,000
Otis Redding Foundation · Macon, GA · 2023
To expand the public-facing technology of the new otis redding center for the arts.
$633,960
Filmnorth · St Paul, MN · 2023
To support digital integration, including technical infrastructure, equipment, and staffing, of filmnorths new, state-of-the-art, 10,000-square-foot media arts center.
$633,960
Filmnorth · St Paul, MN · 2023
To support digital integration, including technical infrastructure, equipment, and staffing, of filmnorths new, state-of-the-art, 10,000-square-foot media arts center.
$630,000
Detroit Opera · Detroit, MI · 2024
To expand detroit operas digital infrastructure in support of the companys artistic and programmatic innovation, production, and delivery.
$630,000
The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX · 2024
To support research at the center for media engagement.
$628,500
Curators of the University of Missouri · Columbia, MO · 2024
To create a digital on-demand services online marketplace for affordable, fractional digital technology and operational resources, curated content and a learning center to help local news publishers.
$627,131
Northwestern University · Evanston, IL · 2024
To drive responsible adoption of generative artificial intelligence among news organizations by making relevant, expert-level knowledge and tools widely accessible.
$625,000
Global Impact · Alexandria, VA · 2024
To support the development and dissemination of open-source trust & safety tools.
$625,000
Lawfare Institute · Washington, DC · 2024
To support the expansion of the lawfare institutes independent, nonpartisan policy research and analysis.
$624,687
Lyrasis · Atlanta, GA · 2022
To the development of an integrated platform to purchaseand lend e-books to patrons.
$600,000
Calmatters · Sacramento, CA · 2024
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.
$600,000
Charles H Wright Museum of African American History · Detroit, MI · 2024
To increase the digital capacity of the charles h. Wright museum through strategic planning, key hires, and infrastructure upgrades.
$600,000
Local Media Foundation · Lake City, MI · 2024
To accelerate digital business transformation for 26 black-owned local news organizations and put them on a path toward long-term financial sustainability and independence.
$600,000
Local Media Foundation · Lake City, MI · 2023
To accelerate digital business transformation for 26 black-owned local news organizations and put them on a path toward long-term financial sustainability and independence.
$600,000
Local Media Foundation · Lake City, MI · 2023
To accelerate digital business transformation for 26 black-owned local news organizations and put them on a path toward long-term financial sustainability and independence.
$600,000
Miami Dade College Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
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
$600,000
Miami Dade College Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
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
$600,000
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2022
To support the 24 winners of the 2021 knight arts challenge miami. The list of winners, including a short description of their projects, is included in the request documents.
$586,865
Trustees of Indiana University · Bloomington, IN · 2022
To support the expansion of the observatory on social media at indiana university.
$580,515
Northeastern University · Boston, MA · 2024
To support the internet and democracy initiative at northeastern university.
$566,577
University of Miami · Miami, FL · 2022
To support the growth of the institute for data science and computing, an interdisciplinary center of scholarship that enables data science research, application and education at the university of miami.
$564,663
University of Miami · Miami, FL · 2023
To support the growth of the institute for data science and computing, an interdisciplinary center of scholarship that enables data science research, application and education at the university of miami.
$564,663
University of Miami · Miami, FL · 2023
To support the growth of the institute for data science and computing, an interdisciplinary center of scholarship that enables data science research, application and education at the university of miami.
$558,648
Trustees of Indiana University · Bloomington, IN · 2024
To support the expansion of the observatory on social media at indiana university.
$555,386
The Signals Network · San Francisco, CA · 2023
Transform the signals network into a sustainable organization that is able to support the growing number of whistleblowers around the world who are helping journalists.
$555,386
The Signals Network · San Francisco, CA · 2023
Transform the signals network into a sustainable organization that is able to support the growing number of whistleblowers around the world who are helping journalists.
$550,000
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2024
To support the grantees of the knight art + tech expansion fund miami, an open call focused on digital integration for artists and arts & cultural organizations.
$550,000
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press · Washington, DC · 2022
To expand the protecting journalists pro bono program (projourn), laying the foundation for a national network of pro bono lawyers who support journalists with common legal needs such as prepublication review and freedo… read allTo expand the protecting journalists pro bono program (projourn), laying the foundation for a national network of pro bono lawyers who support journalists with common legal needs such as prepublication review and freedom of information requests. less
$549,284
Centre for Public Impact North America · Arlington, VA · 2024
To redesign and redevelop president-facing digital products in city halls across four kfcommunities.
$541,404
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NC · 2024
To establish the center for information, technology, and public life at the university of north carolina at chapel hill (unc).
$539,876
The George Washington University · Washington, DC · 2024
To provide renewed support for the institute for data, democracy & politics.
$529,017
The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX · 2022
To support the further development of the theory of connective democracy at the center for media engagement at the university of texas at austin.
$518,617
University of Miami · Miami, FL · 2024
To support the growth of the institute for data science and computing, an interdisciplinary center of scholarship that enables data science research, application and education at the university of miami.
$500,000
Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University · Stanford, CA · 2024
To provide renewed support for nonpartisan research, convening, and publication at the cyber policy center at stanford university
$500,000
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan · Detroit, MI · 2024
To support the unified greenway project, a nearly 30-mile-long recreational trail and public space that connects the joe louis greenway, the detroit riverfront and 23 detroit neighborhoods by investing in an endowment t… read allTo support the unified greenway project, a nearly 30-mile-long recreational trail and public space that connects the joe louis greenway, the detroit riverfront and 23 detroit neighborhoods by investing in an endowment that supports public charities responsible for the operations, maintenance, programming, capital improvements, and administrative needs of the joe louis greenway. less
$500,000
Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall · Detroit, MI · 2024
To expand the digital capacity of the detroit symphony orchestra through investments in technical infrastructure, equipment, personnel, and marketing automation.
$500,000
Jacob'S Pillow Dance Festival · Becket, MA · 2024
To establishment an endowment to fund digital integration and related experimentation at jacob's pillow.
$500,000
Lyrasis · Atlanta, GA · 2024
Updated goal as of oct. 2024: to support the development of an integrated platform to purchase and lend e-books to patrons. Old pri: to the development of an integrated platform to purchase and lend e-books to patrons.
$500,000
Miami City Ballet · Miami Beach, FL · 2024
To utilize digital technologies to create innovative works and develop necessary infrastructure for expanding audiences and revenue towards a sustainable business model.
$500,000
Michigan Central Center for Mobility and Society · Detroit, MI · 2024
To support the creation of michigan central's art + technology program.
$500,000
Midtown Detroit · Detroit, MI · 2024
To implement the next phase of the detroit cultural center initiative, focusing on the expansion of public wi-fi coverage and related technology as well as a pilot of an outdoor performance space.
$500,000
O Miami · Miami Shores, FL · 2024
To encourage the spread of poetry through publishing in digital formats/platforms by increasing the capabilities, programming, staffing and infrastructure to support the organization.
$500,000
Public Media Company · Boulder, CO · 2024
Empowering public media organizations to equitably expand access to local news through deeper community insights, actionable information and stronger connections, thus enabling stations to better understand and respond … read allEmpowering public media organizations to equitably expand access to local news through deeper community insights, actionable information and stronger connections, thus enabling stations to better understand and respond to community needs. less
$500,000
Sphinx Organization · Detroit, MI · 2024
To support the continued growth and sustainability of sphinx lead and sphinxconnect, two leadership and professional development opportunities, for black and latinx identifying artists and cultural leaders in the united… read allTo support the continued growth and sustainability of sphinx lead and sphinxconnect, two leadership and professional development opportunities, for black and latinx identifying artists and cultural leaders in the united states via digital integration. less
$500,000
The Detroit Institute of Arts · Detroit, MI · 2024
To attract new audiences and deliver an engaging visitor experience through enhancements to the museum's tech infrastructure and resulting digital experiences.
$500,000
The Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association · Arlington, VA · 2024
To expand canvas, pbs newshours' national coverage of the arts featuring weekly aired and on-line art segments.
$500,000
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2024
To establish an endowment fund to provide ongoing revenue for technology and continued digital experimentation, integration, and expansion at akron art museum, the intended initial grantee of the fund.
$500,000
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2024
To increase the endowment of the charlotte symphony orchestra to provide dedicated support for the organizations digital programming and technical needs.
$500,000
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2024
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
$500,000
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2024
To continue support for reimagining the civic commons learning network for knight cities.
$500,000
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2024
To support the winners of knight new work, an open call to miami-based artists and arts organizations for new works across artistic genres that use technology to create, disseminate and enhance the way art is experience… read allTo support the winners of knight new work, an open call to miami-based artists and arts organizations for new works across artistic genres that use technology to create, disseminate and enhance the way art is experienced. less
$500,000
The Pew Charitable Trusts · Philadelphia, PA · 2024
To provide general support for pew research center's journalism and media program to produce new research and insights on news consumption and beliefs in the digital age.
$500,000
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY · 2024
To support new independent research on free expression in the digital age through the growth of the research fellows program at knight first amendment institute at columbia university.
$500,000
Trinity College · Hartford, CT · 2024
To provide need-based financial aid to undergraduate students at trinity college through the permanent endowment of the susana l. Ibarguen '83 and laura rigolosi ibarguen '97 scholarship fund
$500,000
Wesleyan University · Middletown, CT · 2024
To provide need-based financial aid to undergraduate students at wesleyan university through the permanent endowment of the alberto ibarguen '66, h.c. 2011 and diego ibarguen '97 scholarship fund.
$500,000
Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University · Stanford, CA · 2023
To provide renewed support for nonpartisan research, convening, and publication at the cyber policy center at stanford university
$500,000
Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University · Stanford, CA · 2023
To provide renewed support for nonpartisan research, convening, and publication at the cyber policy center at stanford university
$500,000
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan · Detroit, MI · 2023
To support the unified greenway project, a nearly 30-mile-long recreational trail and public space that connects the joe louis greenway, the detroit riverfront and 23 detroit neighborhoods by investing in an endowment t… read allTo support the unified greenway project, a nearly 30-mile-long recreational trail and public space that connects the joe louis greenway, the detroit riverfront and 23 detroit neighborhoods by investing in an endowment that supports public charities responsible for the operations, maintenance, programming, capital improvements, and administrative needs of the joe louis greenway. less
$500,000
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan · Detroit, MI · 2023
To support the unified greenway project, a nearly 30-mile-long recreational trail and public space that connects the joe louis greenway, the detroit riverfront and 23 detroit neighborhoods by investing in an endowment t… read allTo support the unified greenway project, a nearly 30-mile-long recreational trail and public space that connects the joe louis greenway, the detroit riverfront and 23 detroit neighborhoods by investing in an endowment that supports public charities responsible for the operations, maintenance, programming, capital improvements, and administrative needs of the joe louis greenway. less
$500,000
Detroit Riverfront Conservancy · Detroit, MI · 2023
To support the unified greenway project, a nearly 30-mile-long recreational trail and public space that connects the joe louis greenway, the detroit riverfront and 23 detroit neighborhoods.
$500,000
Detroit Riverfront Conservancy · Detroit, MI · 2023
To support the unified greenway project, a nearly 30-mile-long recreational trail and public space that connects the joe louis greenway, the detroit riverfront and 23 detroit neighborhoods.
$500,000
Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall · Detroit, MI · 2023
To expand the digital capacity of the detroit symphony orchestra through investments in technical infrastructure, equipment, personnel, and marketing automation.
$500,000
Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall · Detroit, MI · 2023
To activate the campus of the max m. And marjorie s. Fisher music center through programming, social opportunities, digital activation of the front faade, and a redesign of the courtyard.
$500,000
Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall · Detroit, MI · 2023
To activate the campus of the max m. And marjorie s. Fisher music center through programming, social opportunities, digital activation of the front faade, and a redesign of the courtyard.
$500,000
Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall · Detroit, MI · 2023
To expand the digital capacity of the detroit symphony orchestra through investments in technical infrastructure, equipment, personnel, and marketing automation.
$500,000
Greater Miami Jewish Federation · 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
$500,000
Greater Miami Jewish Federation · 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
$500,000
Miami City Ballet · Miami Beach, FL · 2023
To attract and retain top administrative talent, support artistic excellence, and break down barriers to community participation in ballet.
$500,000
Miami City Ballet · Miami Beach, FL · 2023
To utilize digital technologies to create innovative works and develop necessary infrastructure for expanding audiences and revenue towards a sustainable business model.
$500,000
Miami City Ballet · Miami Beach, FL · 2023
To utilize digital technologies to create innovative works and develop necessary infrastructure for expanding audiences and revenue towards a sustainable business model.
$500,000
Miami City Ballet · Miami Beach, FL · 2023
To attract and retain top administrative talent, support artistic excellence, and break down barriers to community participation in ballet.
$500,000
Miami-Dade Innovation Authority · Coral Gables, FL · 2023
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
$500,000
Miami-Dade Innovation Authority · Coral Gables, FL · 2023
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
$500,000
Michigan Central Center for Mobility and Society · Detroit, MI · 2023
To support the creation of michigan central's art + technology program.
$500,000
Michigan Central Center for Mobility and Society · Detroit, MI · 2023
To support the creation of michigan central's art + technology program.
$500,000
Midtown Detroit · Detroit, MI · 2023
To implement the next phase of the detroit cultural center initiative, focusing on the expansion of public wi-fi coverage and related technology as well as a pilot of an outdoor performance space.
$500,000
Midtown Detroit · Detroit, MI · 2023
To implement the next phase of the detroit cultural center initiative, focusing on the expansion of public wi-fi coverage and related technology as well as a pilot of an outdoor performance space.
$500,000
New Town Macon · Macon, GA · 2023
To support newtown macon in increasing the number of black-owned businesses in downtown macon by improving access to capital and providing extensive coaching and training for entrepreneurs.
$500,000
New Town Macon · Macon, GA · 2023
To support newtown macon in increasing the number of black-owned businesses in downtown macon by improving access to capital and providing extensive coaching and training for entrepreneurs.
$500,000
New World Symphony · Miami Beach, FL · 2023
To commission new work; digitally distribute artistic and educational content; and develop diversity, equity, and inclusion in orchestras and ensembles .
$500,000
New World Symphony · Miami Beach, FL · 2023
To commission new work; digitally distribute artistic and educational content; and develop diversity, equity, and inclusion in orchestras and ensembles .
$500,000
Rebuild Local News · Brooklyn, NY · 2023
To support the creation of a nonprofit organization that will develop nonpartisan public policyat both federal and state levelsthat aims to infuse funds into local news ecosystems throughout the united states.
$500,000
Rebuild Local News · Brooklyn, NY · 2023
To support the creation of a nonprofit organization that will develop nonpartisan public policyat both federal and state levelsthat aims to infuse funds into local news ecosystems throughout the united states.
$500,000
Rhythm Foundation · Miami Beach, FL · 2023
To create miamis virtual performance space, accelerating the exploration and realization of tech-enabled arts and cultural programming that can be shared with local and global audiences from a one-of-a-kind venue.
$500,000
Rhythm Foundation · Miami Beach, FL · 2023
To create miamis virtual performance space, accelerating the exploration and realization of tech-enabled arts and cultural programming that can be shared with local and global audiences from a one-of-a-kind venue.
$500,000
Sphinx Organization · Detroit, MI · 2023
To support the continued growth and sustainability of sphinx lead and sphinxconnect, two leadership and professional development opportunities, for black and latinx identifying artists and cultural leaders in the united… read allTo support the continued growth and sustainability of sphinx lead and sphinxconnect, two leadership and professional development opportunities, for black and latinx identifying artists and cultural leaders in the united states via digital integration. less
$500,000
Sphinx Organization · Detroit, MI · 2023
To support the continued growth and sustainability of sphinx lead and sphinxconnect, two leadership and professional development opportunities, for black and latinx identifying artists and cultural leaders in the united… read allTo support the continued growth and sustainability of sphinx lead and sphinxconnect, two leadership and professional development opportunities, for black and latinx identifying artists and cultural leaders in the united states via digital integration. less
$500,000
The Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association · Arlington, VA · 2023
To expand canvas, pbs newshours' national coverage of the arts featuring weekly aired and on-line art segments.
$500,000
The Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association · Arlington, VA · 2023
To expand canvas, pbs newshours' national coverage of the arts featuring weekly aired and on-line art segments.
$500,000
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
To increase the endowment of the charlotte symphony orchestra to provide dedicated support for the organizations digital programming and technical needs.
$500,000
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
To support the grantees of the knight art + tech expansion fund miami 2023, an open call focused on digital integration for artists and arts & cultural organizations.
$500,000
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
To increase the endowment of the charlotte symphony orchestra to provide dedicated support for the organizations digital programming and technical needs.
$500,000
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
To support the grantees of the knight art + tech expansion fund miami 2023, an open call focused on digital integration for artists and arts & cultural organizations.
$500,000
The Pew Charitable Trusts · Philadelphia, PA · 2023
To provide general support for pew research center's journalism and media program to produce new research and insights on news consumption and beliefs in the digital age.
$500,000
The Pew Charitable Trusts · Philadelphia, PA · 2023
To provide general support for pew research center's journalism and media program to produce new research and insights on news consumption and beliefs in the digital age.
$500,000
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY · 2023
To support new independent research on free expression in the digital age through the growth of the research fellows program at knight first amendment institute at columbia university.
$500,000
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY · 2023
To support new independent research on free expression in the digital age through the growth of the research fellows program at knight first amendment institute at columbia university.
$500,000
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NC · 2023
To continue support for uncs center for innovation and sustainability in local media, which includes a regional newsroom transformation program and knight chair penelope abernathys research on the changing local news la… read allTo continue support for uncs center for innovation and sustainability in local media, which includes a regional newsroom transformation program and knight chair penelope abernathys research on the changing local news landscape. less
$500,000
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NC · 2023
To continue support for uncs center for innovation and sustainability in local media, which includes a regional newsroom transformation program and knight chair penelope abernathys research on the changing local news la… read allTo continue support for uncs center for innovation and sustainability in local media, which includes a regional newsroom transformation program and knight chair penelope abernathys research on the changing local news landscape. less