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

$500,000
City Bureau · Chicago, IL · 2022
To evolve city bureau and its documenters program into a strong local institution and a new model for an effective way to provide public service journalism in community, primarily by deepening its work in chicago.
$500,000
Climate Summit Miami Beach Host Committee · Miami Beach, FL · 2022
To support the development and deployment of digital engagement strategies for the "aspen ideas: climate" conference for three years.
$500,000
Data & Society Research Institute · New York, NY · 2022
To grow the research capacity at data & society research institute.
$500,000
Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall · Detroit, MI · 2022
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
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Foundation · Tallahassee, FL · 2022
To digitally connect news, diverse performing and visual arts, and other student-centric programming on the campus of famu by integrating technology in its latest outdoor space, the plaza. The plaza is 25,000 square fee… read allTo digitally connect news, diverse performing and visual arts, and other student-centric programming on the campus of famu by integrating technology in its latest outdoor space, the plaza. The plaza is 25,000 square feet of open space with a newly constructed amphitheater that seeks to serve students, famu alumni, tallahassee residents and more. less
$500,000
Lyrasis · Atlanta, GA · 2022
To support the public library transition to digital through the development of an integrated platform to purchaseand lend e-books to patrons.
$500,000
Miami City Ballet · Miami Beach, FL · 2022
To attract and retain top administrative talent, support artistic excellence, and break down barriers to community participation in ballet.
$500,000
Midtown Detroit · Detroit, MI · 2022
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
National Academy of Sciences · Washington, DC · 2022
To provide lead sponsorship for the 2023 nobel prize summit.
$500,000
New Town Macon · Macon, GA · 2022
Provide 1:1 match of macon-bibb countys $1m contribution of american rescue plan act (arpa) funding to establish newtown macons neighborhood revolving loan fund (the fund). The fund will support residents' purchase/reno… read allProvide 1:1 match of macon-bibb countys $1m contribution of american rescue plan act (arpa) funding to establish newtown macons neighborhood revolving loan fund (the fund). The fund will support residents' purchase/renovation of 20+ blighted residential properties within macons urban core neighborhoods and increase downtown inventory of quality, affordable workforce housing. less
$500,000
New Town Macon · Macon, GA · 2022
To support efforts to improve access to capital and provide extensive coaching and training for entreprenuers in downtown macon, many of which are black-owned.
$500,000
New Town Macon · Macon, GA · 2022
To support a 1-mile extension of the currently 13-mile ocmulgee heritage trail (oht) that will connect macons historic pleasant hill neighborhood to downtown macons economy and public spaces via a permanent, dedicated p… read allTo support a 1-mile extension of the currently 13-mile ocmulgee heritage trail (oht) that will connect macons historic pleasant hill neighborhood to downtown macons economy and public spaces via a permanent, dedicated path. less
$500,000
New World Symphony · Miami Beach, FL · 2022
To commission new work; digitally distribute artistic and educational content; and develop diversity, equity, and inclusion in orchestras and ensembles .
$500,000
News Revenue Hub · San Diego, CA · 2022
Accelerate the news revenue hubs capacity by scaling its technical staff to enable product, analytics, and data benchmarking capabilities, and to provide free access to those products and capabilities to independent, lo… read allAccelerate the news revenue hubs capacity by scaling its technical staff to enable product, analytics, and data benchmarking capabilities, and to provide free access to those products and capabilities to independent, local newsrooms. less
$500,000
Nu Deco Ensemble · Miami, FL · 2022
To leverage integrated technologies that create a new standard for the concert experience, elevating multi-genre programming, and engaging new audiences with each commission.
$500,000
O Miami · Miami Shores, FL · 2022
To encourage the spread of poetry through publishingin digital formats/platforms by increasing the capabilities, programming, staffing and infrastructure to support the organization.
$500,000
Rhythm Foundation · Miami Beach, FL · 2022
To create miami's 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
Saint Paul Downtown Alliance · Saint Paul, MN · 2022
To leverage american rescue plan act dollars to support the expansion of st. Paul's recently established downtown improvement district, which will significantly contribute to the core city's vibrancy and growth of entre… read allTo leverage american rescue plan act dollars to support the expansion of st. Paul's recently established downtown improvement district, which will significantly contribute to the core city's vibrancy and growth of entrepreneurship. less
$500,000
South Florida Art Center · Miami Beach, FL · 2022
To support art practice with housing stipends and through theplanning, staffing and outfitting of two digital labs in the new state-of-the-art campus in miami.
$500,000
The Center for Michigan · Ypsilanti, MI · 2022
To establish bridgedetroit, a new collaborative reporting and civic engagement hub to better develop and deliver news to detroiters.
$500,000
The Detroit Institute of Arts · Detroit, MI · 2022
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 · 2022
To expand canvas, pbs newshours' national coverage of the arts featuring weekly aired and on-line art segments.
$500,000
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY · 2022
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 · 2022
Transform the main auditorium at the university of north carolina journalism school into a world-class interactive learning center to be named for the john s. And james l. Knight foundation in recognition of cumulative … read allTransform the main auditorium at the university of north carolina journalism school into a world-class interactive learning center to be named for the john s. And james l. Knight foundation in recognition of cumulative support for the university. less
$498,073
University of Wisconsin-Madison · Madison, WI · 2024
To support the growth of the center for communication and civic renewal.
$496,198
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2022
To support the 30 winners of the 2021 knight arts challenge detroit. The list of winners, including a short description of their project, is included in the request documents.
$495,550
Student Press Law Center · Washington, DC · 2024
To provide legal support, training and education to the growing network of universities partnering with local newsrooms to address gaps in community coverage and news deserts.
$489,800
National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts · Miami, FL · 2024
To support the development and implementation of a comprehensive digital strategy for young arts, including experimentation, staffing and impact evaluation.
$487,240
Poynter Institute for Media Studies · St Petersburg, FL · 2022
To continue support for poynters local news innovation program, which delivers leadership development and coaching to smaller news outlets that often lack access to significant resources to invest in transformation.
$475,000
Local Media Foundation · Lake City, MI · 2024
Develop a shared customer data platform for word in black publishers and other organizations serving primarily black audiences.
$473,605
Filmnorth · St Paul, MN · 2024
To support digital integration, including technical infrastructure, equipment, and staffing, of filmnorths new, state-of-the-art, 10,000-square-foot media arts center.
$467,386
The George Washington University · Washington, DC · 2024
To establish the institute for data, democracy and politics at the george washington university.
$465,000
The Everglades Foundation · Palmetto Bay, FL · 2024
To support the everglades foundations hiring of a digital product executive, and the creation of digital communications products that inform and engage miamians in the development of climate resilience solutions, includ… read allTo support the everglades foundations hiring of a digital product executive, and the creation of digital communications products that inform and engage miamians in the development of climate resilience solutions, including everglades restoration. less
$462,291
The Signals Network · San Francisco, CA · 2024
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.
$450,000
Indiegraf Media Corporation · 2024
The indie capital news startup fund will help 25 community news startups launch in communities experiencing news poverty.
$450,000
Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies · Washington, DC · 2024
To support the growth of the joint center for political and economic studies as a visible, credible leader in nonpartisan technology policy research by enabling the hiring of new experts as well as enhanced public-facin… read allTo support the growth of the joint center for political and economic studies as a visible, credible leader in nonpartisan technology policy research by enabling the hiring of new experts as well as enhanced public-facing efforts to disseminate the centers nonpartisan research outputs to broad and varied group of policymakers at the federal, state and local levels. less
$450,000
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2024
To increase support for the 2024 knight art + tech expansion funds in miami and detroit, which are open calls focused on digital integration for artists and arts & cultural organizations.
$450,000
Ohio Local Information Initiative · Columbus, OH · 2023
To provide the catalytic investment in signal akron, a new nonprofit digital news site managed by the ohio local news initiative. Signal akron will be an independent and nonpartisan civic news operation, and will serve … read allTo provide the catalytic investment in signal akron, a new nonprofit digital news site managed by the ohio local news initiative. Signal akron will be an independent and nonpartisan civic news operation, and will serve a city nearly in dire need of new news organizations. less
$450,000
Ohio Local Information Initiative · Columbus, OH · 2023
To provide the catalytic investment in signal akron, a new nonprofit digital news site managed by the ohio local news initiative. Signal akron will be an independent and nonpartisan civic news operation, and will serve … read allTo provide the catalytic investment in signal akron, a new nonprofit digital news site managed by the ohio local news initiative. Signal akron will be an independent and nonpartisan civic news operation, and will serve a city nearly in dire need of new news organizations. less
$450,000
Open Markets Institute · Washington, DC · 2022
To provide renewed support for nonpartisan competition policy research at the center for journalism and liberty at the open markets institute.
$450,000
University of Miami · Miami, FL · 2022
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.
$445,197
Carnegie Mellon University · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
To establish the center for informed democracy and social cyber-security at carnegie mellon university.
$439,989
Data & Society Research Institute · New York, NY · 2024
To support nonpartisan research at the data & society research institute.
$435,000
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation · Menlo Park, CA · 2022
To invest in draper richards kaplan foundations fourth venture philanthropy fund to enable targeted consulting and direct investment in at least three knight-supported organizations.
$431,000
The Wilma Theater · Philadelphia, PA · 2024
To accelerate the creation, presentation and archiving of hybrid theater works designed to extend the wilmas reach to global audiences.
$421,000
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press · Washington, DC · 2024
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
$416,500
United States Artists · Chicago, IL · 2022
To establish a prestigious mid-career fellowship for artists utilizing technology in their practices.
$412,000
8 80 Cities · 2024
To renew support for knight emerging city champions, a program that provides training, funding, and connections to emerging leaders in knight cities to complete prototype projects focused on public space and the use of … read allTo renew support for knight emerging city champions, a program that provides training, funding, and connections to emerging leaders in knight cities to complete prototype projects focused on public space and the use of technology. less
$410,550
Philadelphia Parks and Recreation · Philadelphia, PA · 2022
To reinvigorate under-utilized recreation centers in philadelphia neighborhoods to be hubs for social enterprise where local entrepreneurs launch small businesses and create public programs that engage the community in … read allTo reinvigorate under-utilized recreation centers in philadelphia neighborhoods to be hubs for social enterprise where local entrepreneurs launch small businesses and create public programs that engage the community in new ways. less
$408,865
George Washington University · Washington, DC · 2023
To establish the institute for data, democracy and politics at the george washington university.
$408,865
George Washington University · Washington, DC · 2023
To establish the institute for data, democracy and politics at the george washington university.
$406,578
Various - Charitable Sponsorships · Miami, FL · 2024
Other description
$404,000
Vanguard Community Development Corporation · Detroit, MI · 2023
To support equitable development in detroits historic north end by transforming the 10-block east grand boulevard streetscape into a cohesive, attractive and pedestrian-friendly corridor.
$404,000
Vanguard Community Development Corporation · Detroit, MI · 2023
To support equitable development in detroits historic north end by transforming the 10-block east grand boulevard streetscape into a cohesive, attractive and pedestrian-friendly corridor.
$400,592
Various - Charitable Sponsorships · Miami, FL · 2022
Other description
$400,000
Contemporary Arts Foundation · Miami Beach, FL · 2024
To support museum studies internships, artist residencies and digital archiving at the rubell family collection/contemporary arts foundation.
$400,000
Florida International University Foundation · Miami, FL · 2024
To initiate and support the design phase of casacuba.
$400,000
International Panel On the Information Environment · 2024
To support the nonpartisan research and consensus-building efforts of the international panel on the information environment.
$400,000
Jorge M Perez Art Museum of Miami Dade County · Miami, FL · 2024
To develop onsite and online digital engagement initiatives that deepen and enhance the visitor experience at pamm.
$400,000
The Conversation US · Boston, MA · 2024
To connect local scholars to local/regional newsrooms to produce stories that reflect their combined expertise and more deeply inform local audiences.
$400,000
Uplift Solutions · Philadelphia, PA · 2024
Driving url medias growth and sustainability by expanding its sales infrastructure; growing url direct and its audiences; and strengthening its tech infrastructure.
$400,000
Institute of Contemporary Art Miami · Miami, FL · 2023
To establish the knight foundation art + research center at ica miami, an effort to provide public events, intensive courses/workshops, and online educational resources focused on contemporary art.
$400,000
Institute of Contemporary Art Miami · Miami, FL · 2023
To establish the knight foundation art + research center at ica miami, an effort to provide public events, intensive courses/workshops, and online educational resources focused on contemporary art.
$400,000
Jorge M Perez Art Museum of Miami Dade County · Miami, FL · 2023
To develop onsite and online digital engagement initiatives that deepen and enhance the visitor experience at pamm.
$400,000
Jorge M Perez Art Museum of Miami Dade County · Miami, FL · 2023
To develop onsite and online digital engagement initiatives that deepen and enhance the visitor experience at pamm.
$400,000
The Playwrights Center · Minneapolis, MN · 2023
To enable the playwrights center to relocate to st. Pauls creative enterprise zone and expand its programming to support the next generation of playwrights.
$400,000
The Playwrights Center · Minneapolis, MN · 2023
To enable the playwrights center to relocate to st. Pauls creative enterprise zone and expand its programming to support the next generation of playwrights.
$400,000
Endeavor Miami · Coral Gables, FL · 2022
To support the growth of endeavor miami to further connect, educate and inspire miami's startup community by identifying, mentoring and accelerating high-impact entrepreneurs in south florida.
$400,000
Institute of Contemporary Art Miami · Miami, FL · 2022
To establish the knight foundation art + research center at ica miami, an effort to provide public events, intensive courses/workshops, and online educational resources focused on contemporary art.
$400,000
Jorge M Perez Art Museum of Miami Dade County · Miami, FL · 2022
To develop onsite and online digital engagement initiatives that deepen and enhance the visitor experience at pamm.
$400,000
Local Independent Online News Publishers · Havertown, PA · 2022
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.
$400,000
San Jose Community Media Access Corp · San Jose, CA · 2022
To support development of a hybrid space open in downtown san jose, which will develop new digital technology innovations in civic engagement.
$397,505
The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX · 2023
To support the further development of the theory of connective democracy at the center for media engagement at the university of texas at austin.
$397,505
The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX · 2023
To support the further development of the theory of connective democracy at the center for media engagement at the university of texas at austin.
$394,179
Local Initiatives Support Corporation · New York, NY · 2023
For lisc philadelphia to develop and implement a neighborhood plan, called southwest by southwest, and increase local community-based organization capacity so that southwest philadelphia residents can organize and advan… read allFor lisc philadelphia to develop and implement a neighborhood plan, called southwest by southwest, and increase local community-based organization capacity so that southwest philadelphia residents can organize and advance their interests in current and planned development opportunities. less
$394,179
Local Initiatives Support Corporation · New York, NY · 2023
For lisc philadelphia to develop and implement a neighborhood plan, called southwest by southwest, and increase local community-based organization capacity so that southwest philadelphia residents can organize and advan… read allFor lisc philadelphia to develop and implement a neighborhood plan, called southwest by southwest, and increase local community-based organization capacity so that southwest philadelphia residents can organize and advance their interests in current and planned development opportunities. less
$394,000
City of Detroit a Michigan Municipal Corporation · Detroit, MI · 2024
To engage residents around three mobility pilots, including an automated shuttle route, led by the detroit office of mobility innovation.
$390,000
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press · Washington, DC · 2023
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
$390,000
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press · Washington, DC · 2023
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
$385,000
Miami Dade College Foundation · Miami, FL · 2024
To consolidate mdc cultural affairs digital processes and capacity across programs to more efficiently and effectively engage audiences both online and in person.
$377,000
City of San Jose · San Jose, CA · 2022
To support the san jose city managers office in expanding the citys data leadership and capacity to make data-driven decisions, measure outcomes, protect digital privacy, and drive results that incorporate equity into t… read allTo support the san jose city managers office in expanding the citys data leadership and capacity to make data-driven decisions, measure outcomes, protect digital privacy, and drive results that incorporate equity into the planning and delivery of city services. This leverages existing investments by the city of san jose through budget actions bd31 (san jos roadmap), bd53 (office of racial equity), and as adopted by the mayor's june 2021 budget message, establishing the equity through data and privacy office within the city's information technology department. The grant also builds on city investments in racial equity, data analytics, and digital privacy protections. less
$375,000
Historic West End Partners · Charlotte, NC · 2024
To support historic west end partners capacity to fundraise and lead commercial developments.
$375,000
Howard University · Washington, DC · 2024
To support an endowedknight chair in journalismat howard university.
$375,000
Howard University · Washington, DC · 2023
To support an endowed knight chair in journalism at howard university.
$375,000
Howard University · Washington, DC · 2023
To support an endowed knight chair in journalism at howard university.
$375,000
Immigrant Legal Resource Center · San Francisco, CA · 2023
To support nonpartisan civic engagement in knight communities by enabling lawful permanent residents to become u.s. Citizens, so they may participate more fully in the civic life of their communities.
$375,000
Immigrant Legal Resource Center · San Francisco, CA · 2023
To support nonpartisan civic engagement in knight communities by enabling lawful permanent residents to become u.s. Citizens, so they may participate more fully in the civic life of their communities.
$375,000
Immigrant Legal Resource Center · San Francisco, CA · 2022
To support nonpartisan civic engagement in knight communities by enabling lawful permanent residents to become u.s. Citizens, so they may participate more fully in the civic life of their communities.
$375,000
The Associated Press · New York, NY · 2022
To expand local news organizations adoption of artificial intelligence (ai) tools and automation technologies by providing education, strategic consulting and project development.
$374,176
Local Initiatives Support Corporation · New York, NY · 2024
For lisc philadelphia to develop and implement a neighborhood plan, called southwest by southwest, and increase local community-based organization capacity so that southwest philadelphia residents can organize and advan… read allFor lisc philadelphia to develop and implement a neighborhood plan, called southwest by southwest, and increase local community-based organization capacity so that southwest philadelphia residents can organize and advance their interests in current and planned development opportunities. less
$364,000
Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism Cuny Foundation · New York, NY · 2023
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.
$364,000
Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism Cuny Foundation · New York, NY · 2023
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.
$360,670
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
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.
$360,670
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
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.
$353,000
Iseechange · New Orleans, LA · 2022
To support expansion efforts connecting residents in miami with the iseechange platform on which they can collect imagery and local flooding, heat and pollution data that can be used by nonprofits and local government t… read allTo support expansion efforts connecting residents in miami with the iseechange platform on which they can collect imagery and local flooding, heat and pollution data that can be used by nonprofits and local government to enhance their climate adaptation and mitigation strategies. less
$350,000
Miami New Drama · Miami Beach, FL · 2024
To explore and implement technology in the development of new works that create live, digital, and new forms of theater that celebrate, capture, preserve and share the human experience unique to our community.
$350,000
Public Media Venture Group · Boulder, CO · 2024
Execute community-based pilots assessing ways the next generation of over-the-air broadcast technology known as atsc 3.0 informs and engages communities.
$348,000
Yale University · New Haven, CT · 2023
To advance the study of the rules and norms that govern the new digital public sphere of social media through support of the yale information society project at yale law school.
$348,000
Yale University · New Haven, CT · 2023
To advance the study of the rules and norms that govern the new digital public sphere of social media through support of the yale information society project at yale law school.
$341,235
Transformca · Oakland, CA · 2024
To use commercial parking management and information technologies to provide information and tools about parking management strategies in san jose in a publicly accessible, transparent manner so that people can work to … read allTo use commercial parking management and information technologies to provide information and tools about parking management strategies in san jose in a publicly accessible, transparent manner so that people can work to shape nonpartisan policy and planning to build a more vibrant city. less